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From Global Inspiration to Weeknight Simplicity

Friday Four 080219: Cool and Creamy Avocado and Dill Soup

Friday Four 080219: Cool and Creamy Avocado and Dill Soup

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Cool and Creamy Avocado and Dill Soup 1 English Cucumber, peeled and chopped 2 Avocados, peeled and pitted Zest and Juice of 1 Small Lemon ¼ Cup Coarsely Chopped Dill 2 TB Chopped Green Onion, Green Parts Only ½ Large Ribs and Seeds Removed...

Friday Four –  Blueberry Balsamic Salad – 080219

Friday Four – Blueberry Balsamic Salad – 080219

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Blueberry Balsamic Salad 2 - 3 Cups Chopped Cucumbers 2 Cups Prepared Red Quinoa 1/2 Cup Crumbled Blue Cheese and/or a Shredded Cooked Rotisserie Chicken Breast 2 Cups Blueberries 1/2 Chopped Toasted Pecans 4 Cups Baby Greens or Arugula Blueberry...

Friday Four 071919:  Refreshing and Cool Mango and Avocado Salad

Friday Four 071919: Refreshing and Cool Mango and Avocado Salad

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Refreshing and Cool Mango and Avocado Salad 1 TB Lime Juice 1 TB Lime Zest ½ Tsp Dijon Mustard ¼ Cup Toasted Nut Oil (Almond, Hazelnut, Walnut, etc.) 1 Jalapeno*, Seeds and Ribs Removed, Minced ½ Cup Chopped Parsley Sea Salt and Freshly Ground...

Grilled Summer Veggies with Herbed Mustard Dressing

Grilled Summer Veggies with Herbed Mustard Dressing

Summer time is grill time – especially to bring out the delicious flavors of veggies! This week we have used beautiful seasonal veggies like squash and zucchini along with radishes, garlic and red onions to create the most beautiful platter. You can use any seasonal...

Spicy Tuesday – Refreshing Mango and Tomato Salad – Parsley

Spicy Tuesday – Refreshing Mango and Tomato Salad – Parsley

We may be "jumping the gun" and celebrating early  with our summery-refreshing salad, but we just don’t care! Whip up this salad now, and make it through out the summer as well! The tart sweet tomatoes are a great foil for the juicy ripe mango. Easy AND delicious....

Friday Four 060719: Smashed Potato Salad with Manchego Vinaigrette

Friday Four 060719: Smashed Potato Salad with Manchego Vinaigrette

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Smashed Potato Salad with Manchego Vinaigrette About 2 – 3 LBs Baby Potatoes ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil + 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1 Cup Grated Manchego Cheese 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika 4...

Friday Four – Mediterranean Shrimp Salad with Orzo and Dill- 053119

Friday Four – Mediterranean Shrimp Salad with Orzo and Dill- 053119

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Mediterranean Shrimp Salad with Orzo & Dill The Vinaigrette 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Dill, plus extra for garnish 1/4 Cup White Wine Vinegar 3 TB Dijon Mustard 1/2 Cup Olive Oil, plus additional for cooking shrimp Sea Salt and Freshly Ground...

Spicy Tuesday – Asian Inspired Salad: LARB – Mint

Spicy Tuesday – Asian Inspired Salad: LARB – Mint

Have you tried Larb? Larb is an Asian salad with a wonderful variety of flavors and textures. It is the unofficial national dish of Laos and is also very popular in Thailand. It can be made with chicken, beef or even non-meat products like soy crumbles. If you haven’t...

Friday Four 051719:Pasta Salad with an Italian Twist

Friday Four 051719:Pasta Salad with an Italian Twist

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Pasta Salad with an Italian Twist VINAIGRETTE: 3 TB Apple Cider vinegar 1/2 TB Dijon Mustard ½ Tsp Smoked Paprika 1/2 Tsp EACH Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil SALAD: 2 Containers (5 OZ) Arugula 1 Cup Pitted...

Spicy Tuesday – Touch of Thai Lime Salad – Parsley

Spicy Tuesday – Touch of Thai Lime Salad – Parsley

Its that time of the year here in Atlanta.  Flowers bloom and the weather is gorgeous, and full of the promise of spring. We break out our shorts and get excited for warmer weather. A perfect week for a salad filled with sunshine! This one is full of flavor and...

Spicy Tuesday – Avocado and Goat Cheese Salad – Cilantro

Spicy Tuesday – Avocado and Goat Cheese Salad – Cilantro

Crisp and Crunchy – Full of flavor – what more can you ask from a Spring Salad? This appetizing side is easy to whip up, and provides lots of nutrition as well as stunning good taste. We use Napa cabbage instead of lettuce as a base for this cool salad, which brings...