Soups, Salads and Sides
Spicy Tuesday – Cherry Balsamic Dressing Topped Romaine Wedges – Marjoram
Its cherry season - time for cherry creativity in the kitchen! This week's Spicy Tuesday is all about using cherries in a way you may not of thought of before now: in a salad dressing full of the rich taste of red cherries and the tang of balsamic vinegar. Marjoram,...
Spicy Tuesday Chilled Peach Soup – Mint
Wow - Its summer time and the living is HOT! Here’s a chilled soup that is cool and lightly sweet and fragrant with in-season peaches and the pop of mint. Easy to make, this soup will keep well in the fridge for 3 or 4 days, just make sure to whisk it up briskly when...
Friday Four – Med Style Watermelon, Halloumi and Beet Salad – 070921
I use Halloumi in this salad, as I’ve enjoyed it in the Mediterranean in fruit salads as well as tucked into a pita pocket with fresh greens. Adding to the flavor of the salad are watermelon and beets – a funky combo, and not one that pops to the top of your head immediately. But the earthy and sweet combo not only looks beautiful, but tastes fabulous, as well.
Spicy Tuesday – Chilled Provencal Tomato Soup – Herbes de Provence
Summer already too hot? We’ve got the answer! Chilled Provencal Soup with Basil Pistou, (Pesto). Easy, refreshing and delicious! Shake up the same old Gazpacho with new flavors. Herbes de Provence is a flavorful blend of rosemary, basil, thyme, marjoram, bay leaf,...
Friday Four – Grilled Avocado and Corn Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette – 70221
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Grilled Avocado and Corn Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette 3 Ears Corn 2 Avocados 4 – 6 Cups Shredded Romaine Lettuce (or Napa Cabbage) 1 (15 OZ) Can Black Beans Drained and Rinsed 6 *Campari Tomatoes, Quartered 1 Cup Shredded Carrots 2 Cloves...
Spicy Tuesday – Jicama and Cucumber Summer Salad – Smoked Paprika
Just a few ingredients make this salad crunchy irresistible, and you know If you’re going to be outside having a blast on the July 4th weekend, you’re going to be THIRSTY. Here’s a yummy and unique salad that will make you feel great, because both of the main...
Friday Four – Peach and Goat Cheese Slaw – 062521
We are rolling into PEACH season. Nothing better than fresh peaches in a salad – especially this one!
Spicy Tuesday – Cool Summer Salad with Zingy Olive Vinaigrette – Cilantro
Does your Dad like olives? Do you? Sometimes you just need a salad dressing with ZIP! You can whip up this versatile vinaigrette to top a simple salad accompanying your weeknight dinner – or splash it out with roasted baby potatoes, sliced hardboiled eggs, roasted red...
Friday Four – Smoky Potato and Artichoke Salad – 061121
With lots more warm weather coming up this summer, potato salad is a favorite for anything off the grill! This one is exceptionally flavorful with lots of veggies as well as potatoes.
Spicy Tuesday – Super Side: Herbed and Spiced Potatoes – Basil
The spicy taste of basil makes these potatoes sing with flavor. There’s nothing like a combo of tomatoes, basil, olives and capers to make almost anything taste better AND be better for us. Did you know basil can protect our body from a cellular level? Yes, it has...
Friday Four – A Super Side for Memorial Day: Crunchy Kale Coleslaw – 052821
Fire up the grill and serve this super slaw on the side!
Herbed Farro and Roasted Green Bean Salad
Spring is here, summer is coming and we have the most glorious green beans and asparagus at the market. Here’s an easy, beautiful and delicious salad that you can make to use up some of the stray herbs in your crisper drawer, and left overs are incredibly good the...
Friday Four – Greek Salad – Crunchy Broccoli Style – 051421
Crunchy, tangy Greek style salad made with broccoli hits all the high notes of flavor!
Spicy Tuesday – Spring Strawberry Basil Salad – 052721
April means strawberries are rolling into the farmer’s markets and stores in Georgia, and before we leave this month, we couldn’t resist passing on a strawberry recipe. It’s one that we return to each spring when strawberries are abundant and beautiful! Basil tops...
Friday Four – Salmon Cakes Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing – 041621
When the weather gets warm, I think salads and lighter fare, how about you?
Spicy Tuesday – Red Rice Salad for Spring – Thyme
As we move from the cool days of winter into the gloriously warm days of spring, we are looking for ways to eat lighter. This salad is a fun way to take rice to the table in a salad instead of a side dish. Toasty nuts, earthy mushrooms and sweet apples all play an...
Friday Four – Celebrate Spring! Kale Caesar Salad – 032621
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Kale Caesar Salad 2 Bunches Lacinato Kale, Shredded Finely ½ Cup Tofu ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Clove Garlic 3 TB Lemon Juice 1 TB Rice Vinegar 2 TB Dijon 1 TB Capers ¼ Tsp Each Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper *Sweet Potato Croutons...
Spicy Tuesday – Usher in Spring with Creamy Asparagus Soup – Chives
There’s nothing like soup to warm up a chilly spring evening and get us ready for sunny weather. This soup is made with asparagus – a real harbinger of spring. Just because its thick and creamy doesn’t mean its made with cream. We use dried split peas to add body and...
Friday Four – “Rumplededumps” Cabbage and Gooey Cheese Tucked a Potato – 031221
No. 1 : Quick Recipe “Rumplededumps” Cabbage and Gooey Cheese Tucked a Potato 4 Large Baking (Russet) Potatoes 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 TB Coarse Sea Salt ½ Savoy or Green Cabbage, Thinly Shredded 1 Cup Green Onions, Green and White Parts, Thinly Sliced ½ Cup...
Spicy Tuesday – Irish Inspired Potato Salad – Dill
When we think about St Patrick’s Day, we think potatoes! Here’s fun way to make potatoes into an awesome salad – that’s definitely NOT the usual recipe. Dill is a good source of vitamin C, magnesium, and vitamin A. It also may have several benefits for health,...