Let’s face it. Sometimes you just want a break from the normal veggies and you want to do something a little different without too much bother. I love this recipe because that is just what this is. Of course you can add things like toasted…
…And our fall flavor is- Persimmons! Yes, persimmons. That “waddo you do with this fruit” fruit. For those who haven’t had it before, there are 2 kinds. The one we are using for this salad is called a Fuyu persimmon, and when ripe, it can…
Fennel for some is an acquired taste. If you want to give it a go, this recipe is a great start to introduce yourself to this flavor. Fennel has the crispness and mouthfeel of celery, and the flavor of licorice. The ratio and flavors of…
Labor day is here, and even if it wasn’t, there’s no law saying you have to have potato salad only on summer holidays! Even with the shutdown on public gatherings, make this for your family gathering. I am always looking for ways to make everything…
I love quinoa, and I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it. It makes a great substitute for rice, but it has so much more nutrition than brown rice as it is known as a super food because of it’s nutrient density. It’s best…
Summer’s here, and pasta salad is a quick go to for a light, simple side in those warm weather months. Tomatoes, asparagus, and parmesan tossed with pasta and lemon vinaigrette makes this light, refreshing, and healthy. Make it even healthier using whole grain pasta.
Sweet and bitter. Creamy and crunchy. Add a little spice and citrus and you’ve got this delicious, nutritious super salad with kale, sweet potatoes, and raisins tossed with creamy Golden tumeric dressing.
Is it me, or are carrots the most kid friendly vegetable ever? Just a question I thought I’d throw out there. What’s great about carrots is that as your kids are eating them, their little bodies are being assisted with the growing process, they have…
This is the perfect marriage of Dirty Rice and Hoppin’ John. Dirty rice is a Cajun dish made of rice, ground beef chicken livers, onion, bell pepper, celery and Cajun spices. Hoppin’ John is a black eyed pea stew served over rice. My fathers side…
