I’m calling this “Greek-ish,” because it is one of my versions of Greek food – not 100% authentic, but the flavors and many of the ingredients are definitely Greek. I made this meal at the beach for my whole family. My cousin asked me for the recipes, which of course I had not written. So, […]
Pinterest: Tried and True
Pinterest can be kind of a black hole – it is 10 times easier to get sucked into continually pinning than to create. We pin and pin and pin, but rarely do much with those pins. It is such an awesome resource, though, and I’m trying to keep track of which recipes, etc, that I […]
Salad Week: Honey Dijon Salmon Salad
This salad combines so many superfoods: spinach, avocado, wild caught salmon, walnuts, and strawberries! You really can’t go wrong with this kind of combination. I made this a few months ago. I was deep in the “I’ve got to lose this baby weight and feel healthy and fit again or I’m going to go crazy” […]
Salad Week: Couscous Broccoli Salad
Most people are familiar with Broccoli Salad. They’ve probably had some version at a picnic, potluck, or party (especially in the South). I’ve had two varieties – one with dried cranberries and cashews, and one with tomatoes and cheddar. The common elements are a vinegar-mayonnaise-sugar dressing, broccoli, bacon, and onion. I wanted to rethink this […]
Salad Week: BLT Salad with Corn & Avocado
Pinterest has become a mecca for recipe searching. I love to use it as an inspiration source. I rarely follow recipes, and when I do, it takes me so long to cook! I’ve just gotten used to making it up as I go. But some recipes are gems! Those Pinterest recipes that look and sound […]
Salad Week: Mediterranean Chicken Salad
The first salad of the week includes some of my all-time favorite salad ingredients. I love most versions of a Greek salad – the crunchy vegetables, simple dressing, and, of course, the feta! This salad is similar to a Greek salad, but with a twist. It includes flavors from the Mediterranean region in general – […]