Dress up your outdoor tablescape this season with this layered Summer Eggplant Salad! One of the best pieces of advice I ever received regarding putting together a meal or entertaining in general, was that it’s like “Piecing together a puzzle,” and that “Each piece, taken individually, need not be hard.” I wrote recently about how…
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Perfect Picnic Coleslaw
This dressed up Coleslaw is a nod to the classic cabbage salad we grew up loving and perfect for all those warm weather cookouts and picnics. It’s easy to prepare and perfect to make ahead! Yet, as in most things, life provides us with equalizers. Even in the hands of cooking royalty knives become dirty,…
Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice
After a long, brutal winter it’s time to give our recipes a refresh. This Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice is bursting with flavor and bright citrus- a perfect welcome to spring! Today’s star ingredient reminds me of a set of lyrics from a singer my son spent his youth on, “We are drained of our colors, We…
Ancient Grains Three Bean Salad with Grilled Chicken
Thank you Village Harvest for sponsoring this post. Every day Village Harvest is planting seeds of change and growing possibilities, one bag of goodness at a time. -Packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients, this Ancient Grains Three Bean Salad is served with Grilled Chicken for a hearty, healthy summer meal. “We’ve no choice but believe…
Summer Shrimp Salad
This Summer Shrimp Salad is a cool recipe for those hot summer nights that call for something refreshing! Bear with me for a moment as I set this up. I’ve spoken of ‘perfection’ here a couple of times, but the most apt definition, I’ve learned through experience, is that “Perfection is what we make it,”…
Mediterranean Lentil Salad
This post is written in partnership with Reese Specialty Foods. All opinions expressed are mine. Indulge on hot summer nights in this cool and easy Artichoke and Lentil Salad featuring Reese Hearts of Palm. Confucius advised that “Wherever you go, you ought go there with all your heart.” To that point, there is an all-encompassing…
Mediterranean Style Tuna Salad
Delight in the summer weather with this Mediterranean-Style Tuna Salad that is both light and satisfying! Let us set the stage a bit. Beyond my office window, the river is as a calm as glass – to use a tired cliché. The sun is pleasantly bright, but not so much so to forbid outdoor activity,…
Roasted Buckwheat Salad & Giveaway
Roasted Buckwheat groats are tossed together with chickpeas, jalapenos and a zesty lemon dressing for a light and refreshing feel-good meal. I spoke recently about my attempts at healthier snacking, and my struggle to stay fit despite my sedentary attachment to my desk and the decadent-yet-unavoidable temptations my test kitchen. Though in the words of…
Summer Fruit Salad with Jimmy Dean Breakfasts
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Tyson Foods, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #JDgreatdays http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV Simplicity, according to Plato, is its own virtue. In his own example, Plato demonstrated through Socrates that lessons are best conveyed in as few words as possible,…
Sweet Summer Succotash
This summer succotash is bursting with the season’s freshest ingredients from sweet corn to ripe grape tomatoes that are tossed with buttery Cannellini beans. It is a refreshing dish perfect alongside any dish! Russel Baker remarked that “Summer has the power to make us suffer and like it.” Her in July-stricken New York, I have…
Kale Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette featuring Freschetta Pizza
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RealTasteForRealLife #CollectiveBias A fresh salad with a zesty strawberry vinaigrette is completed with the delicious flavors of Freschetta Pizza at home! Whether because of our collective cultural conscience, the memories engrained in us by passed generations, or the…
Savory Oatmeal with Salad Greens
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BringYourBestBowl #Walmart #CollectiveBias Oatmeal gets a savory makeover with wholesome salad greens, bursting citrus slices and sweet pecans for a satisfying and delicious afternoon lunch! When I heard about Quaker® Oats “Bring Your Best Bowl” promotion, which offers…
Chicken Pot Pie and Honey Mustard Spinach Salad
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BlakeAllNatural #CollectiveBias Fresh Spinach tossed with walnuts, diced veggies and a sweet honey mustard dressing perfectly compliment Blake’s All Natural Pot Pies, comforting individual dinners. I had a couple of friends over for dinner a week or so…
Sweet Kale Salad and Grilled Lemon Chicken
As the 19th century essayist Walter Bagehot was fond of saying, “There is no greater pleasure in life than doing what people say you cannot do.” While Mr. Bagehot may have originally been referring to the price of silver and the Lending Dictum, this line also undoubtedly holds a certain degree of truth in the…
Fresh Citrus Salad with Balsamic Honey Vinaigrette Dressing
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NaturallyClean #CollectiveBias “Every rose has its thorn,” “Every sunrise begins in darkness,” or my personal favorite, “It’s called pain, get used to it,” as John Constantine said to the Angel Gabriel. In all of these quotes, ranging from…
Calamari and Shrimp Salad
I received a Wendell August product for the purpose of this review. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own. Saturday marks the birthday of this great country, and in my mind it also marks the official day of summer. Cue the fireworks and sparklers; let the flags of red,…
Mediterranean Style Egg Salad
No mayo needed for this refreshing take on egg salad. With Spring less than two weeks away, it’s time to break out our favorite warm weather dishes. Here is a wonderful salad to serve up at your first spring gathering. As one ages it is pretty certain that one will reflect on life. You wonder;…
Asian Style Chicken Salad
This dish is a healthy and delicious take on chicken salad, filling you up, not out! Leftover chicken is tossed with fresh veggies then served over a bed of rice and salad greens. If you find yourself wondering what to do with leftover chicken, I a fix for that. Here is something a bit different;…
Grilled Chicken Citrus Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette featuring Florida Grapefruit
I’ve been writing a lot about health so far this year, and I had been planning on giving another glimpse into my journey for this post, another snapshot in words of my progress in chiseling out a New Me for the New Year. However, while perusing the selection of wintery produce at my local market,…
Eat Smart® Salad Kits Shanghai Blend Stir Fry Kit
With all the holiday baking this season, it can get tricky sticking to a balanced meal plan. Which is why we were thrilled to accept Eat Smart Gourmet Salad & Stir Fry Kits. Many of the kits are made with delicious and sophisticated combinations of ingredients like kale, green cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, chicory, and/or…
Chicken Salad with Fresh Salad Greens & Warm Naan
Stonefire naan are baked at extremely high heat, in a tandoor oven, just as they were hundreds of years ago. The extremely high heat produces the big bubbles, airy texture and delicious smoky flavour of an authentic Indian naan. Hand stretched and made with the freshest ingredients including traditional, fresh buttermilk and ghee (clarified butter),…
Easy and Light Chicken Salad with Fresh Salad Greens
A light easy lunch or dinner is sometimes so refreshing; followed by an indulgent dessert; of course! Serves 6Easy and Light Chicken Salad with Fresh Salad Greens15 minPrep Time 15 minTotal Time Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My Lists My Calendar IngredientsFor the Chicken:2 – 3 cups of cubed chicken breast15 oz. can chickpeas…
Shredded Zucchini and Black Bean Salad
The days grow shorter; though summer lingers gently on. Here is a light salad to enjoy those evenings by. Yields 6 servingsShredded Zucchini and Black Bean Salad10 minPrep Time 10 minTotal Time Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My Lists My Calendar Ingredients2 zucchini – shredded with skin1 vine ripe tomato – diced½ red onion…
Greek Salad with Lemon Oregano Lentils
As you wander through the days you listen to the many thoughts and simple tunes that run through your mind; be gentle and enjoy the songs. My Greek Salad is more than just a salad; it is a hearty summer meal with warm lemon lentils served between crisp lettuce leaves, then crumbled with Feta, fresh…
