Soups, Salads and Sides
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.
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!