Soups, Salads and Sides
Spicy Tuesday Black Bean Bowl with FARRO – Cumin
You may have been to a “Bowl” restaurant – where you start with rice or noodles and then the rest of the ingredients are added as you choose them. It’s great fun to “have it your way”. That is, IF you choose healthy foods. Just like a salad bar, what you put in your...
Friday Four 101819: Fall Flavor! Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Stew
Break out the slow cooker – its time for warm soups and stews!
Friday Four 100419: Flavor up Fall! Butternut Squash and Red Lentil Soup
Its time for squash, pumpkin and the warm flavors of fall! This recipe is easy, delicious and colorful to whip up for dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow.
Spicy Tuesday – 7 Layer Quinoa, Butternut Squash and Apple Salad – Parsley
Happy Fall! It’s apple season and we are taking full advantage of it by making this delicious, crunchy apple salad. Its so much fun to make in a trifle bowl when you can see all the gorgeous colors! Parsley adds a lovely green pop of flavor to the salad – and...
Friday Four – Celebrate Fall! Crunchy Apple Salad Wraps – 092019
Happy Apple Season! Inspired by the beautiful apples in Alsace, I am passing on crunchy apple salad – just the thing to enjoy tonight in a wrap, or as a side for something yummy from the grill.
Spicy Tuesday – Potato Potato Potato Salad – Oregano
It's the Indian Summer cooking and grilling time of year…when it’s easier to throw open the backyard and invite friends and family to share a potluck, that fire up the kitchen. Just in case you have the same plans as we do, here’s a twist on everyone’s favorite picnic...
Friday Four 090619: Sicilian Orange Tomato Salad
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterrenan is the inspiration for this sweet and savory salad!
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!