An Almost BLT Bowl

An Almost BLT Bowl There are just days when you sit there and you think "Man! I could really use a BLT!" Okay, I'm guilty of always thinking of that. I am a complete bacon addict. I like them all, the turkey, the pork and even the vegan version. Please...don't judge, there are some people … Continue reading An Almost BLT Bowl

Morrocan Wild Rice Salad

  Moroccan Wild Rice Salad This is an easy salad to make and great for all seasons. There is also a great deal of flexibility with the type of greens you can use. One of my new obsessions of late is baby arugula. I literally will put it in sandwiches, toss it with my scrambled … Continue reading Morrocan Wild Rice Salad

Herb Dressing

Herb Dressing Whether you are growing it or scoping out your local farmers market, herbs and greens are plentiful.  I actually like just eating them straight in my salad or adding them to my dressing.  They are so much more than just a garnish your meats.  This dressing is extra special as it is vegan … Continue reading Herb Dressing

Stuffed Pepper Caprese

Stuffed Pepper Caprese During the summer, many of us just don't want to cook.  It is too hot and there just isn't enough time between camp pickups and running errands.  This morning, I quickly chopped up all the vegetables and made the filling.  Later this evening, I filled the peppers and grilled up some shrimp.  It … Continue reading Stuffed Pepper Caprese

Kiddo’s Quinoa Salad

Kiddo’s Quinoa Salad Our addiction to quinoa, all started when a friend challenged me to make quinoa taste good.  She was convinced that quinoa was just a "glorified dirt".  I was challenged to put together 21 recipes with quinoa and it HAD to taste good.  Lucky for me I have 4 built-in super honest taste … Continue reading Kiddo’s Quinoa Salad

Thai Apple Salad

Thai Apple Salad One of the things I missed after I moved to the suburbs was Thai food.  Living in NYC, getting my hands on some spicy soup or papaya salad was just a subway ride away.  I always loved the green mango salad or the shredded apples salad. This weekend I thought I would give … Continue reading Thai Apple Salad

Tomato Salad

Now that it is officially spring, many of us are starting our plantings. One of the popular things to grow is tomatoes. I personally love little grape tomatoes and they are also plentiful at my local market. (Ahem...Costco)  Here is one of my favorite salads. Did you know that you can also use it as an … Continue reading Tomato Salad