So what’s the moral of the story here? It’s simple. If you try to cram all of those wonderful flavors into one dish, you’re going to drop dead. Ha! Just kidding. But there’s plenty of room for all of these wonderful spices…just not all together in the same dish. You can mix and match Asian…
Summer Krab Salad
What are you doing this weekend? I’m painting an entire house, so I’ll keep this intro super short, because I’m sure you’re all dying to try this quick, easy, and low calorie summer recipe! Summer Krab Salad Ingredients: 1 pound of imitation Krab 3 stalks of celery 1/2 diced onion 1/2 cup diced pickles (DO…
Blue Cheese, Walnut, Apple, and Yacon Syrup Salad
Disclosure: I was provided with a sample of Quality’s Yacon Syrup at no charge for the purpose of a product review. I was not compensated in any way for this review. All opinions are my own, and I am not obligated to give them a positive review. Last week I talked about how much I…
Greek Quinoa
What are you having for lunch? Quinoa is surprisingly becoming my favorite go-to-grain, replacing both oatmeal and rice. “I wonder if anyone has come up with a quinoa cookie?” *she thinks to herself. With the invention of Pinterest, I’m sure I could probably find it their. With nice alliteration too… To prove my point, I…
Thai Chicken Salad
Having a grilled chicken salad for lunch is a great way to sneak a lot of nutrients and flavor into an otherwise boring noon-hour. This chicken salad is very easy to throw together, and tastes amazing. What better way to save a little time and money by cooking this bad boy up on a Sunday…
10 Unique Ways to Use Your Holiday Leftovers
Ah, the holiday season! Is there anything more fun than having family and friends around and cooking entirely too much food and gorging yourself? Probably, but I can’t think of it right now. One of the few things about the season that frustrates me is the amount of food that often goes to waste. I…
Sweet and Spicy Walnuts
Last week we talked to you all about some tasty nuts.You can laugh at that if you like.But seriously, if you haven’t tried them yet, you should get after that.I don’t like to boast often, but I’m really proud of the pecans.I’m going to be offended if you don’t try them, and if you offend…
Chicken Curry Salad
Today’s post is going to be short and sweet. Chicken curry salad sweet. We are continuing our segment on party foods for the Holidays. I love curry flavor. All the ingredients in this salad work so magically with the curry. Just so you know, I edited that last sentence so it didn’t end with a…
Candied Walnut and Apple Salad with Bleu Cheese
This Candied Walnut and Apple Salad with Bleu Cheese is one of my favorite salads to eat. The crisp, crunchy, and creamy textures really work together. See what i did there? Alliterationed. And who doesn’t like apples and cheese together? Check out the recipe below: Ingredients: 1 head of romaine lettuce 2 cups candied walnuts…
Salads! Gardens of Plenty
A salad can be one of the healthiest meals you can eat, if done right. Salads can also be a “sand trap” of fat and calories. Ham, eggs, blue cheese, bacon, candied nuts, and sugary dressings all contribute to a meal that makes a hamburger look skinny-mini. In fact, all these additions actually make a…
