Nothing tastes fresher than homegrown tomatoes ripening on the vine and finding their way into dinner. I have some beautiful tomatoes ripening right now, and we are enjoying all the different ways they can be used — from burgers to salsa to eating them right off the vine, I’m in tomato heaven! It’s the perfect …
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One of my favorite Greek restaurant meals is shaved and seasoned meat called Gyro used to make sandwiches on pita bread. Imagine my delight when I learned that you can make chicken with the same flavors at home. Quick and delicious, our homemade Easy Chicken Gyro Recipe comes together in minutes. While slow-cooked Greek gyro …
Our beautiful Lemon Orzo Asparagus Salad Recipe is made with whole-grain orzo, fresh lemon, crisp asparagus, and feta. Easy to throw together and elegant on the palate, it’s a savory summer lunch or side dish everyone loves. Growing up, my dad owned the town tavern. He was gone most of my day and only had …
This Chipotle Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe is a delicious and healthy meal option that combines juicy grilled chicken with fresh greens and a sweet and spicy jalapeno dressing. Perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner! We love Southwest-inspired recipes. This hearty salad is a great example just like my Pork with Green Chili and …
Tropical Fruit Cocktail Salad is cool and creamy. With only 5 ingredients it comes together quickly and can be made ahead. Add extra cherries and you have a party! This delicious recipe was first published in 2016 and was updated to improve reader experience. I love making Fruit Salad with Cool Whip and the pudding …
Cherry Chipotle Salad has an explosion of flavors. You get the sweetness of the cherries and finish with a nice chipotle kick. It’s a perfect make-ahead salad. Recently, we were lucky enough to get together with some friends that we haven’t seen in several years. They were coming to town and would be staying with relatives. …
Delicious Greek Tabouli Salad has Mediterranean flavors and is quick, easy and healthy. You can make this salad ahead of time and it’s perfect for any occasion. Do you just get on flavor kicks? I know that I do. I think it has something to do with the weather. Now that the weather is getting …
Homemade Bread Croutons are great on salads, in soup, or as a snack. It’s a great way to use up bread that would otherwise go to waste. I’ve been asked several times what I do with all of the leftover bread that I bake. It’s simple, I make Homemade Bread Croutons.
This Grilled Shrimp Salad with Wheat Berries will not leave you hungry and have you searching for something else to eat. It’s filling, good for you and delicious! I can just snarf up grilled shrimp one after the other. Shrimp cooks so quickly and is so good about taking on the flavors of spices or …
This Asian Inspired Soba Noodle Salad recipe is a great recipe to take to a potluck or for lunch at work. Add chicken or shrimp and you have a quick and delicious dinner. This Asian Inspired Soba Noodle Salad recipe is fresh and crisp. It a celebration of flavors and textures that make it a …
This Mango Salad with Blueberries is perfect for a summer picnic or with a bowl of soup on a cold winter day. It’s fresh and naturally sweet with a delectable crunch. This Mango Salad tastes fresh and delicious regardless of when you put it together.
The beautiful colors in this Asian Cabbage Salad make for a show stopper dish. Crunchy veggies and cashew nuts are tossed in a ginger sesame vinaigrette for one delicious salad! I go to one of the elementary schools here in town every Tuesday as a part of a mentoring program. One of the women that …
This Easy Grape Clementine Salad recipe is so quick and delicious. It’s packed with fresh ingredients that are available year around, and it’s perfect for potlucks and school lunches. Even though we’ve had a pretty mild winter, our fresh fruit and vegetables are just a memory. Instead of whining, (o.k., I am whining), I thought I would …
Smokey Southwestern Grilled Romaine Salad is topped with a delicious creamy avocado cilantro dressing, Queso Blanco cheese, and crunchy almonds. This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds. This recipe and opinions are 100% my own.
Mixed Green Salad with Fig, Prosciutto, Walnut and, Parmesan is neither boring or high in calories. It looks complicated but it’s not! A lot of people are making new year’s resolutions right now. Me personally just have a food hangover. If I overdo it on not so good food, I actually crave healthier fare like …
This fresh Grilled Peach Salad with Honey-Jalapeno Dressing is an easy salad that is naturally sweet with a backend kick. This has been the best year for peaches. They are so sweet and juicy, and plentiful! I just can’t get enough of them and I hope you’re like me and savoring them while you can. Enjoying them …
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette is a real show-stopper that’s perfect for a fancy event and easy enough for every day. You’ll love the fresh strawberry vinaigrette over the salty Feta cheese and crunchy pecans smothered over fresh spinach and strawberries. This post has been updated from 2014 to improve my readers’ experience. I …