Salads
Brown Butter Garlic Shrimp
Such a great and simple lunch for Brian and myself. Full of flavor, and filled us up! The best part about him still working from home is being able to eat lunch together almost everyday. Brown Butter Garlic Shrimp 1 lb. jumbo or colossal shrimp 2 tbsp. butter 1 garlic glove minced 1/2 tsp. kosher…
Read MoreWarm Spinach & Roasted Vegetable Salad
Warm Spinach & Roasted Vegetable Salad 1 pkg. Great Value Root Blend frozen vegetables 1 tbsp. avocado or olive oil 1 tsp. Kosher alt 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. oregano 1/4 tsp. black pepper 4 oz. pecans 1/2 cup cherry & yellow raisins 4 handfuls spinach Greek feta for garnish Fresh Italian parsley for…
Read MoreTwice Baked Potato Salad
My favorite side dish of the summer is this Twice Baked Potato Salad. Better than any original potato salad recipe, it has huge flavor, and that comes with a secret way of flavoring the potatoes after you cook them while they are still hot. It came from my grandma Lu’s potato salad recipe that…
Read MoreSummer Roll Salad
Summer salads have my name all over them. And who wants to make a hot dinner when it’s even hotter outside? This salad was even better the next day. Yum. Summer Roll Salad 1 box rice noodles, broken in half and cooked according to pkg directions, drain, then add the noodles in to a bowl…
Read MoreFueled: Cucumber Quinoa Salad
Who wants a new light & fresh summer salad? It’s also #fueled approved? Raise your hand!!! I know that I do. This salad was inspired by my love for all things lemon, and made with quinoa, goat feta, and layers of flavor. Cucumber Quinoa Salad 1 1/2 cups quinoa 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp.…
Read MorePickled Onions
Pickled onions. Let me count the ways I truly love you. Well, we would be here all day, and I’m a firm believer, give the people the recipes they want, not all the ads and stories and such. Pickled Onions 2 pint jars with lids 2 red onions, sliced thin 1 1/2 cups water 1/2…
Read MoreShrimp Nicoise Salad
It’s spring, AND I’m in the mood for a hearty & healthy salad. Shrimp Nicoise Salad What you’ll need: Mixed baby greens (4-6 large handfuls) 1 lb. green beans cooked until aldente, tender with a bite 1 lb. roasted baby potatoes 2 hard boiled eggs, peeled 1 large tomato, sliced 1/3 cup capers 12 oz.…
Read MoreThe Winter Buddha Bowl
I taught one of my favorite recipes for a Christmas Zoom Cooking Class. WHICH WAS HEAPS OF FUN. Look for some great cooking classes via zoom in January! Meanwhile, you can make this delicious salad bowl. Winter Buddha Bowl 5 oz. spinach and arugula mix 8.5 oz. Seeds of Change Quinoa & brown rice 8…
Read MoreShrimp Macaroni Salad
This simple recipe, is bound to become a favorite at our house. It was so delicious and I am ready for leftovers tonight. Shrimp Macaroni Salad 1 lb. jumbo shrimp 2 cups macaroni noodles 3 green onions, diced 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp. Cuban mustard (or spicy mustard) 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar or apple…
Read MoreSummer Shrimp Ceviche
Summer nights. Spending all day in the sun. Water. And then you come home. What in the world are you going to make for dinner? Eating healthier and lighter during the summer, just got a whole lot easier. Make this no cook, shrimp ceviche….. serve it with chips, grilled vegetables, sliced fruit, or some fresh…
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