Have you ever had a fava bean?!? I hadn't...until recently. I had no idea what to expect. I didn't realize they were "big" beans. And I had no idea what they tasted like. I picked up a can of fava beans to use as a "prop" for a news segment that I did sharing the Just Add One with other home chefs. But you know me...nothing ever goes to waste in my kitchen... One … [Read more...]
Curried Turkey Salad
Our Thanksgiving dinner, like most Americans, consists of a buffet that includes too many heavy dishes. And on Thanksgiving Day, I allow myself to indulge. However, I try to make up for that indulgence by using the leftovers to create healthier and lower calorie meals. I will make quite a bit of turkey soup and freeze it to use later on hectic evenings. I also use the … [Read more...]
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
I saw this recipe in a Kroger coupon mailer, of all places. And I had to try it. I *heart* potato salad. And I *heart* sweet potatoes. And I now can say that I *double heart* roasted sweet potato salad. Here's how you make it... A sweet and delectable side dish for an upcoming meal! Roasted Sweet Potato Salad Such a fun, fresh take … [Read more...]
Chicken and Quinoa Waldorf Salad with Creamy Maple Vinaigrette
I had firsts. Then seconds. Then thirds. And *maybe* fourths. (Perhaps it's the half marathon training and the fact that my body is just CRAVING calories! Not only am I still full-time nursing, I've decided to train for the San Antonio Rock n Roll Half Marathon that will take place in November. I think I'm burning close to 3,000 calories per day. Hence *maybe* the … [Read more...]
Grilled Red Potato Salad
On the 4th of July, I had a bag of red potatoes and needed to make a "dairy-free" red potato for those of us who are not having dairy products these days, as well as a dairy-filled something or other. I made the Grilled Red Potatoes for the guys and me, and this for Steve and my MIL. It's a grilled spin-off of the Roasted Red Potato Salad that I made this … [Read more...]
All Green Salad with Grilled Chicken
On Friday night we grilled chicken and kebabs and there was quite a bit leftover chicken. So I sliced it and added it to a salad, as I still had some of the $1 lettuce bags from last week's trip. (We are now waiting for more lettuce leaves to grow in the garden after the first round of picking. I have been using a few leaves at a time for wraps or sandwiches too.) As I went … [Read more...]
Chickpea Tuna Salad
This is a protein rich meal or side dish. Also, I'm not a HUGE fan of tuna without mayonnaise or sandwich spread mixed with it...too "fishy" for me. But this didn't leave me feeling fishy after eating it. The lemon juice, dill and other flavors made the un-mayonized tuna totally edible. And I actually ended up kinda liking it. (Perhaps I'm turning over a new tuna … [Read more...]
Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwiches
I love me some chicken salad. I like to eat it out of the bowl. I like it on sandwich bread. I like it on croissants. I like it on hamburger buns. I like it in tortillas. And I like it sweet. While the plain mayo with some celery and salt and pepper is o-kay, my sweet tooth would rather there be some fruit mixed in, whether it's pineapple, grapes, or in this … [Read more...]
Blackberry Vinaigrette Recipe
See how easy it is to make a homemade vinaigrette dressing - this Blackberry Vinaigrette is delicious! How to Make Blackberry Vinaigrette Dressing Puree. Strain. Press out the blackberry juice. Add blackberry juice with the oil and vinegar. Mix mix mix. Pour over your salad. Enjoy! Blackberry Vinaigrette Recipe A … [Read more...]
Sausage Jambalaya with Salad
This is a guest recipe! . I love cooking from scratch when I can, but there are some days when quick and easy is a must. Zatarain's jambalaya mix is delicious right out of the box, and when it goes on sale I stock up for this quick and frugal meal. Pair it with a green salad for a perfect dinner! Sausage Jambalaya with Salad a simple, sem-homemade dinner that … [Read more...]