Cool off this summer with a refreshing salad made with whatever ingredients come out of your garden. Take advantage of sprouted veggies, ripening tomatoes, or towering herbs while they’re in their peak. I call this my Garden Abundance Salad. Kale, tomatoes, basil, oregano, parsley all from my balcony garden. Sometimes the best things in life are…
Nothing says summer like seared flank steak salad and roasted corn! Learn to build a delicious summer salad with steak, corn, roasted peppers, avocado slices, and cherry tomatoes. Just look at that gorgeous flank steak salad!! We had a craving for a big, crunchy salad and came up with this beauty. My husband is really…
Crunchy and refreshing cucumber ribbons, combined with multi colored cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, fresh oregano and goat cheese, topped with a hefty drizzle of olive oil and red wine vinegar. Good morning, and happy Tuesday! I’ve got a really great Greek salad recipe to share with you today. The weather here has been…
Packed with crunchy veggies, ham, cheddar cheese and tossed with zesty Italian dressing, this pasta salad is sure to be a hit at your next picnic or barbecue. I originally shared this recipe in the summer of 2015. It’s an old family favorite! My mom used to make a double or triple batch of this pasta salad…
There’s nothing better than watermelon in the summertime! Switch up your sliced watermelon with this delicious, refreshing Watermelon, Mint & Feta Salad! Hello from Sunny San Antonio! I’m here for a work trip for the School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference. I flew in yesterday and went to a couple sessions, and then out to…
Jazz up your regular dinner salad with a delicious, southern Frito Taco Salad! Crunchy romaine, fresh tomatoes, kidney beans, cheddar cheese, Catalina dressing and of course… Fritos! If you know someone who doesn’t like salad, this recipe is your jam. There’s no better way to get someone to eat lettuce than covering it in cheese, beans…
Craving Thai food? Look no further! Try this ramen noodle soup that’s been majorly upgraded– with red curry, garlic, ginger, a savory coconut milk broth, with butternut squash cubes and baby spinach. This Thai Curry Ramen Noodle Soup comes together in just two small pots and under 20 minutes. It’s the perfect soup to liven…
· Sweet pineapple slices, crispy bacon and crunchy almonds top baby greens, along with chickpeas roasted with paprika and garlic. This Hawaiian salad lunch is easy to prep ahead of time and will keep you full through a busy work day! I thought it would be cool to start sharing what I pack for our…
· Pasta e fagioli, meaning “pasta and beans”, is a traditional Italian favorite. Usually meatless, my version of Pasta Fagioli Soup includes lean ground beef for extra protein and iron. I loved hearing everyone’s responses about my article Monday! If you missed it, go read about The Photogenic Yet Highly Disappointing Farro Salad Recipe. Everyone…
· Chunky potato soup packed full of cauliflower, broccoli and ham. This Potato, Cauliflower and Ham soup whips up in 30 minutes or less– including time it takes to wash and chop all of the vegetables. A warm bowl of comfort for chilly nights ahead. Happy Thursday everyone! I am excited that this week…
This is the perfect recipe to share on the blog this week because we’ve been enjoying #SLEETSHOW2015! It started icing here in Dallas Sunday night and continued on through Monday. The whole city pretty much closed down, including the clinic where I work so I got to spend all day Monday stranded in my apartment….
· Crunchy and refreshing, this German Cucumber Salad is sure to hit the spot any time of year. Serve German cucumber salad alongside grilled meats or your favorite German dish! This is my Oma’s recipe. My Oma is my German grandmother on my Dad’s side. She is straight from Germany– she grew up there,…