After a very long food blogging break, I am back! Life is certainly crazy around here especially in light of the fact that we welcomed our fourth son into the world just over two weeks ago. But I miss blogging and there are quite a few recipes making the blog rounds that I am dying […]
I am back! Well, sorta kinda. At least for today. Life has been busy, busy so I haven’t had much time to devote to food blogging. My dear friend had me over for lunch this last week and she had made this incredible Asian Chicken and Orzo Salad from Paula Deen. Oh my! It’s fabulous. […]
A great way to use leftover chicken, this 20-minute dinner salad uses quick-to-cook couscous and lots of brightly flavored herbs. This dish is great for picnics as it travels well and is great served hot or cold. Serves: 4 (1.5 cups) Ingredients Salad: 1 1/4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1 (5.7-ounce) box uncooked couscous […]
June 21st. The first official day of summer. Portland has felt anything but summery lately but I am confident that’s all about to change. I’m looking at the forecast for tomorrow and I see that it’s supposed to be 79 glorious degrees out! Yippee!!! Here is a fresh, light, simply delicious summery salad that I […]
I just made the Pioneer Woman’s favorite salad. Ever. Ever. Now she and I have something in common! This is so delicious with umpteem flavors that come together beautifully. Ingredients SALAD INGREDIENTS: 1 package Linguine Noodles, Cooked, Rinsed, And Cooled ½ heads Sliced Napa Cabbage, Or More To Taste ½ heads Sliced Purple Cabbage, Or […]
Happy Memorial Day everyone!! I am so thankful to the Lord for the U.S.A. and the precious freedoms we enjoy in the greatest country on earth. I’m also so very thankful to the brave men and women in uniform for their brave and selfless sacrifice. We are hosting a BBQ today with about 17 adults […]
Yes, this is the actual recipe from CPK. It’s amazing! SO many interesting flavors. This recipe is a bit involved but you can take parts of it and still come up with a great salad. Enjoy! (Serves 4 as a main dish or 8 small side salads) 1 head Napa cabbage, cut into 1/4-inch strips […]
Every time I go to CPK I order this salad. It is SO, SO good! The tangy dressing, crisp lettuce, sweet basil…. drool. This recipe is a copy cat I found and it is really close. Ingredients: Dressing: 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 2 teaspoons shallots, minced 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano […]
This is my favorite broccoli salad. I know Mayo, broccoli and bacon sounds like a weird combination but trust me… it’s awesome!!! * 8 slices bacon * 2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped * 1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded * 1/2 large red onion, chopped * 1/2 cup golden raisins * 1/2 cup cashews […]
