Spring is here and for me that often means I am looking for smaller meals and meals that aren’t hot. Besides being the prime time to lose a few pounds to fit into my summer wardrobe better, I just don’t feel as hungry when I am hot and I just don’t want a hot meal […]
salad recipes
Flavorful and Protein-Packed Four Bean Salad
If you are someone who likes to prepare their meals for the week this is a great four bean salad recipe for you! There is no stove top cooking involved and it is easy to make even for the novice chef. For anyone vegan or vegetarian, this a flavorful recipe full of protein that will […]
Tasty Mexican Salad Recipes You Need to Learn
So it’s Mexican night at your house and you are wondering what your menu should be. You’ve chosen your mains and even your dessert. You just need to come up with a good appetizer or side dish. Well, how about some salads? We’ve gathered some of the best salad recipes that you can do to […]
Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
With summer here one of my go to meals is salads. It doesn’t matter if it’s lunch or dinner time, I love salad. My goal is to get the kids eating more salads for side dishes and for the main dish too. The more colorful we can make them the better success we have! They especially love […]
Arugula Pomegranate And Sorghum Salad Recipe
After all the heavy foods of the holiday celebration, this arugula and sorghum grain salad is just perfect as light, healthy meal. Greens are so good for you and so full of flavor. This is the best arugula salad recipe that I get to share with you from the new cookbook, THE CLEAN & SIMPLE […]
Teriyaki Spinach Pasta Salad With Pine Nuts
I am always looking for tasty ideas to bring to gatherings. I have a few prerequisites: the dish must be portable and the dish must be easy to put together. If I do make it out of the house after 7 PM, I’m usually in a rush after running the homework and dinner gauntlet. I like pasta salad […]
Delicious Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe With Mandarin Oranges
Everyone loves a good Asian chicken salad! It has become quite a popular dish at many restaurants so today I have a recipe for Chinese chicken salad with mandarin oranges that is easy to make at home. This recipe is from Chef Katie Chin’s new cookbook: “Everyday Chinese Cookbook: 101 Delicious from Mother’s Kitchen”. For […]