This cold pasta salad is perfect for a light summer lunch or brunch. We have an herb garden that provides us with fresh herbs all season long. So we took full advantage of our fresh herbs to create this fragrant and flavorful dish. Keep in mind that freshly picked herbs […]
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Mini-Series: 5 Healthy Salads Part 4 Spinach/Chicken/Pear with Blackberry Vinaigrette
This week, we’re continuing with part 4 of our healthy salads series. This combination might be my favorite, though I’ve said that for all of the previous salads I’ve made so far! I think I love this one so much because of the dressing – a blackberry vinaigrette – tangy, […]
Mini-Series: 5 Healthy Salads Part 3 Spring Mix Salad with Hummus
As promised, part 3 of the mini-series installment of “5 Healthy Salads is here!” This one starts with a spring mix base and then lots of vegetables are piled on top. It’s finished with creamy hummus and sunflower seeds. You’ll get a little crunch from the cucumber, sweetness from the […]
Mini-Series: 5 Healthy Salads Part 2 Arugula and Apricot Salad
Presenting part 2 of the mini-series installment of “5 Healthy Salads!” We’ve paired together peppery arugula with sweet dried apricots to create a perfect balance. Both the tuna and walnuts add protein and the red onion gives it a little bite. I’m not sure where the idea came from for […]
Mini-Series: 5 Healthy Salads
Anyone that knows me, knows that I have quite a large sweet tooth and when it comes to desserts, I really can’t resist – ever! I mean, just look at some of these – Celebration Truffles , Strawberry, Rhubarb, and Blueberry Sauce , Chocolate challah french toast drizzled with fruit sauce , Aunt Rose’s Chocolate Cake , Vanilla Ginger […]
Spiced Crouton and Bibb Lettuce Salad
Impress your friends and family with these homemade croutons that top this lovely Bibb lettuce salad. Making homemade croutons is a great way to use up a loaf of day old bread. You can add your own spices and they toast up in about 5 minutes! This salad is so […]