Today's salad is called Red, White & Blue Potato Salad. I would like to take credit for this wonderful salad, but I can't. This is actually my oldest son, Zach's, salad recipe. He is a phenomenal cook. Ever since he was around 2 years old he has shown a huge interest in food. Most kids at that … [Read more...]
Salad Recipes – Buffalo Chicken Salad
Today's salad is my Buffalo Chicken Salad. This one made the cut for the 7 Days of Summer Salads because of how tasty it is. If you love buffalo wings then you're going to love this salad. This salad recipe takes a little more time then the others to make and requires some time over a hot stove, but … [Read more...]
Salad Recipes – AmBerry Salad
Today's featured salad is my Amberry Salad, it's a twist on the traditional Ambrosia Salad recipe. A few years ago, my mom and I made a little wager to see whose version was best. We both took our salads to a family get-together and didn't tell anyone about our wager. She served the traditional … [Read more...]
Salad Recipes – Taco Salad
Today I'm serving you my Taco Salad. This salad made the list for the 7 Days of Summer Salads because whenever I serve it, there are never any leftovers. We all have our own versions, we all think ours is the best and we all love to have people try our version. But what is it that makes a Taco Salad … [Read more...]
Raspberry Spinach Salad with Candied Pecans
Raspberry Spinach Salad is a sweet and refreshing summer salad loaded with sweet raspberries, tangy cheese and candied pecans. Then tossed in a light, slightly tangy raspberry vinaigrette. … [Read more...]
Fried Green Tomatoes – w/Thyme Dip
Fried Green Tomatoes - a simple, southern delicacy made from unripe tomatoes, dredged in a flour mixture and fried. The slight sour flavor of the tomatoes works great with crunchy coating. Okay, I confess, I cheated. My intentions were good though. I went to the farmer's market to pick up … [Read more...]
All about Quinoa plus Some Delicious Recipes
Quinoa - It has a bit of a nutty flavor and the texture is kind of creamy, yet crunchy, it's similar in taste and texture to brown rice. It's considered to be a super food and it can be used in a variety of recipes. Picture by: The New York Times Are you familiar with Quinoa? When I first read … [Read more...]
Healthy Snacks – a fun guide for kids (and us)
Schools over, let the fun begin! For weeks I've been preparing a list of things to do with the kids: activities, trips, social events, all in an effort to keep them away from the TV and video games. After only one week of summer vacation I began finding a major flaw in my diabolical plan. There was … [Read more...]