My husband likes to play this game. He finds a Whole Foods deli salad he likes and brings it home for me to taste and replicate – for a lot less. Last summer he brought me this Edemame Quinoa Salad. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Salads
Pear, Gorgonzola & Pecan Salad
Pear, Gorgonzola, & Pecan Salad is a tried and true salad. I’m sure you’ve tried a variation at a restaurant at some point. Its simple but effective with the perfect pairing of fruit, cheese and nut. Seriously, if I had … Continue reading
Poppy Seed Dressing
Happy Spring! ‘Tis the season to enjoy strawberries. My favorite dressing on strawberries is this poppy seed dressing. Below is a great combo of mixed greens, strawberries, avocado and toasted almonds with the poppy seed dressing. In fact, this … Continue reading
Chicken Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
I like feeding my children salad as a main dish for dinner. All four of them would rather eat noodles with red sauce and that is exactly why I keep offering crisp greens with fresh vegetables. They obviously don’t like … Continue reading
Tips & Tricks: Fruit Salad
Everyone can make fruit salad. It’s one of the easiest things to “cook.” Throw some chopped up fruit into a bowl and voila! However, did you know there’s a trick to make any fruit salad into a head turner? Simply … Continue reading
Arugula Pecorino and Red Wine Vinaigrette Salad – Be an Italian Grandma Part 3
This salad is just greens, cheese and dressing. The sharpness of the arugula and the flavorful dressing pair perfectly with your red sauce and meatballs. The problem I have found with arugula when it comes in the little plastic boxes … Continue reading
Asian Inspired Quinoa Salad
After Thanksgiving, I, like Camille, feel like I need some detoxifying. I like to take it easy so that when Christmas comes around I won’t feel guilty when I eat the cinnamon rolls, neighbor treats, chocolate truffles, and deep dish … Continue reading