Soups, Salads and Sides
Spicy Tuesday – Hand Made Honey Mustard Dressing and Salad – Arugula
Everyone loves Honey Mustard! But the honey mustard dressing we buy in the store is full of sugar, salt, preservatives and often soybean oil. Here’s an easy alternative that you can keep in your fridge all week long to dress salads and as a dip for fresh veggies! We...
Spicy Tuesday – Watermelon, Beet and Basil Salad with Vidalia Onions – Basil
Ah… the siren call of watermelon during the hot and sticky days of Summer. Watermelon and beets are a funky combo, and not one that pops to the top of your head immediately! But we love this earthy and sweet combo that not only looks beautiful, but tastes fabulous, as...
Friday Four 080219: Cool and Creamy Avocado and Dill Soup
When it’s summer, it doesn’t mean it’s not “soup time” in the healthy kitchen!
Friday Four – Blueberry Balsamic Salad – 080219
The summer season means BERRIES! This versatile and easy salad is full of blueberries, both whole and in the dressing.
Friday Four 071919: Refreshing and Cool Mango and Avocado Salad
Whew! HOT humid HOT in Atlanta – which is fine by me as long as I whip up salads like this for dinner!
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
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....
Spicy Tuesday – Basil-Balsamic Vinaigrette to top Grilled Veggies – Basil
Father's Day kicks off the official grilling season most everywhere - and there’s nothing better from the grill than seasonal veggies. Here’s a way to serve up those delicious veggies that is not only appetizing – but beautiful. Basil is a great accompaniment to...
Spicy Tuesday – Broccoli Slaw with Zesty Orange Dressing and Georgia Pecans – Parsley
Spring and Summer are salad seasons! Here's a take on a crisp and crunchy salad that everyone will enjoy. Add this as a side to dinner tonight - or simply serve it up as cool dinner by itself – its THAT GOOD! We use parsley to ramp up the “green” flavor in this...
Friday Four 060719: Smashed Potato Salad with Manchego Vinaigrette
Have you tried “smashed” potatoes? Crisp and Crunchy, these easy-to-make unique baby potatoes burst with flavor!
Friday Four – Mediterranean Shrimp Salad with Orzo and Dill- 053119
Its feeling summery here in Atlanta, yet my friends in other parts of the country are still chilly. Here’s a yummy, easy salad that will bridge the gap between spring and summer!
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
I’m thinking ahead to the Memorial Day weekend. This salad is a perfect accompaniment for a casual dinner from the grill, a picnic or potluck!
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.