Soups, Salads and Sides

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...

Friday Four 051019: Mom Loves Crab Cakes! Crispy Almond Crab Cakes with Lemon Caper Remoulade
Full of flavor from the crab with a crisp almond coating, these crab cakes are sure to be a hit in your house! And the Lemon Caper Remoulade? Ohhhhh… you’ll be whipping it up for all kinds of seafood.

Friday Four 042619: Spring Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Lime Honey Dressing
April and May usher in Easter, Mother’s Day and Strawberry Season! Here’s an easy-to-make salad that will not only be beautiful on the table, but delicious, too.

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...

Spicy Tuesday – Beet, Orange and Avocado Salad with Dill – Dill
April kicks off the spring social season, and whether you are celebrating Easter, Passover or just the change in season, this salad is one to share. It sings with not only the veggies but also one of the ironic herbs of spring – dill! Dill has been around for...

Spicy Tuesday – Quinoa, Squash and Apple Salad with Apple Cider Dressing
We love quinoa! Since spring is here and the days are getting longer, you may be searching for an easy to fix one dish dinner - Here you go! Full of fresh veggies and fruit, it's a go-to salad that the whole family will enjoy. The bright pop of parsley adds a “green”...

Friday Four 040519: Spring Carrot Ginger Slaw
We all know that carrots are sweet, so how about using them to sweeten up a dressing as well as the salad? That’s just one way I made this salad unique and irresistible. Crunchy carrots have a distinctive taste that marries well with spicy ginger and tangy orange flavors.

Spicy Tuesday – Spring Asparagus Salad with Tarragon Dressing – Tarragon
Good News - the weather is turning warm, the sun is shining and we are getting ready for a wonderful spring! And we have more good news to share - Shayna has been recognized for her excellent work at Cancer Wellness by the wonderful people at Today's Dietician...

Spicy Tuesday – Spring White Bean and Artichoke Soup with a Healthy Secret – Fennel Seeds
When we first published this yummy recipe, foods like sauerkraut were not popular. Today we know fermented foods are SO good for us and we can find things like kombucha, kefir, miso Kimchi and more are easy to find in the grocery store. The sauerkraut is not easily...

Friday Four – Pasta Salad with an Asian Inspired Twist – 030819
Pasta salads are a fun way of adding a twist to a dinner salad – especially when you look to Asian influences! I shared this one on Atlanta & CO this week to rave reviews!

Friday Four Mardi Gras Seafood Gumbo – 030119
Three simple steps for yummy Gumbo – right in time for Mardi Gras!

Spicy Tuesday – Ancient Grains Stuffed Tomatoes – Basil
Even in the coldest days of winter, the bright acidity and sweet flavor of tomatoes can seduce us. Ahh, we can’t wait for the month of August when the siren sound of drippy juicy tomatoes fulfills us! While we wait for better “tomato days”, here’s a way to make those...

Spicy Tuesday – Smoky Tomato Soup – Tarragon
Happy Valentine’s week! Since the day of love and friendship falls on Thursday, you may be waiting til the weekend to celebrate. But this easy and delicious soup with its brilliant red color with fun veggie croutons is perfect to share during the week. Tarragon adds a...

Friday Four 020819: Happy Valentines Day Shrimp Salad with Mole Vinaigrette
This easy-to-make salad with its tangy vinaigrette is a super starter for a Valentine’s Feast!

Spicy Tuesday – Happy Galantines Day! Cocoa Rubbed Shrimp Salad with Cilantro
Did you know that this Thursday is Galantine's Day? Yes! The perfect excuse to celebrate your girlfriends by sharing a yummy dinner with them. Chocolate and Shrimp? Yes! Unsweetened chocolate is used in cuisines around the world – today’s recipe uses Mexico as its...

Atlanta and Company 012319 – PRESTO Pesto and MORE
Missed the Segment today? Click here to watch it: https://www.11alive.com/article/life/food/recipes/pesto-recipes-with-taste-and-savor/85-95060dcd-6391-4bf5-b037-9cbbac1a0b9c WOOHOO! It's a New Year and many of us are trying to make easy but long-lasting changes to...

Spicy Tuesday – Mexican Style Chicken Veggie Soup – Cumin
We love a warm bowl of soup on these cold winter days in Ga. You are going to fall in love with this because of its rich layers of flavor that come from the wonderful spices. Also, take a good look at the whole food ingredients in the soup. Lots of fresh flavors and...

Friday Four 011119: Warm and Satisfying Mushroom and White Bean Stew
Shake up your soup routine! January is a month to curl up with a good book, stay in for the evening and enjoy a bowl of warm and comforting soup. This delicious mushroom and bean soup is hearty, easy-to-make and simply delicious.

Friday Four 121418: Christmas Eve Crab Bisque
We often gather up friends and family for a casual dinner on Christmas Eve. This soup is always a hit on the table – easy to make and OH so easy to share!

Spicy Tuesday – Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Sweet Potato Croutons – Italian Seasoning
Soup is a go-to for us this time of the year! Especially after a big holiday like Thursday's Turkey Day, we are grateful for a simple pot of warm and delicious soup. This one if full of flavor of the season as well as rich roasted red peppers. Italian Seasoning is a...