Appetizers
Bean, Avocado, and Tomato Salad
Some days when I sit down to share a new recipe with you, I draw a complete blank regarding what to write. I lack any funny anecdotes or fond distant memories to share; instead I stare blankly Read more…
Entrees
Creamy Pasta Salad With Salmon, Peas, and Herbs
I love the versatility of pasta salads. There are so many possibilities from the meat and vegetable mix-ins to the oil or mayonnaise base. Plus, now that gluten free pasta is so readily available, you Read more…
Entrees
Curried Chicken Salad
You. Guys. This chicken salad is delicious. Chicken has been on a heavy rotation in our kitchen recently. Because it has been so hot, I often prepare a big batch early on in the week Read more…
Entrees
Strawberry Avocado and Chicken Salad
I love avocados. Their buttery richness and creamy smooth texture make just about everything taste better. I often run into a little problem with these gems, however. Because of my professed love of all things Read more…
Beans
Avocado and White Bean Salad
I don’t know what it is about November, but I feel like I’m running a marathon. There is so much to do and it seems like every deadline is happening at the same time. Needless Read more…
Entrees
Barley with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Olives and Feta
I have had a busy weekend. Well, actually Friday was busy and then I crashed and couldn’t bring myself to do anything. Ever have one of those weekends? My long list of “to-do’s” didn’t happen. Read more…
Appetizers
Heirloom Tomato & Avo Salad
It’s September, I’m ready for cooler weather already! I live in Southern California now and from what I’ve experienced, September can be pretty hot. It’s very different from my Minnesota up-bringing, we were practically in Read more…
Entrees
BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad
Often times when I’m cooking chicken or turkey, I like to prepare large batches so that I have leftovers. (Quite frankly, cooking meat is not a favorite pastime of mine, so if I can knock Read more…
Appetizers
Fresh Tomato and Basil Salad
Can you believe it is Labor Day weekend already? Where did the summer go? No, seriously… I have no idea how the time flew by so quickly. Perhaps it flashed by because it was such Read more…
Entrees
Wild Rice Salad
I have been on a major salad fix recently; it must be the summer weather finally making an appearance. From leafy greens topped with juicy chicken and creamy avocado, to quinoa mixed with black beans, Read more…