This past week I turned 36, and my mom spoiled us with a delicious homemade meal. She made it all from scratch, and my brother grilled the salmon on cedar planks. I posted about it on instagram, and there were requests for the recipes, so my mom emailed them to me. Cedar plank salmon, wild […]
Healthy, Semi-Homemade Meals: Burger Salads
Each member of my family is excited when they hear it is burger night – even if that burger is in salad form. The boys rarely complain if we don’t have hamburger buns, which is something we had to start when Ridge was put on a gluten free diet, and Todd and I love a […]
Breakfast Salad
This is a polar opposite breakfast recipe from my last post, but it is still a really delicious way to start the day! We have had this breakfast salad pretty often recently, and it is honestly so filling and delicious. If you are doing Whole 30, this qualifies, and is a great meal any meal […]
Pomegranate, Apple, Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe
Do you ever get the urge to change things up? That’s how I felt when working on this Pomegranate, Apple, Pecan Chicken Salad recipe. I love a good chicken salad – I am from the South, after all. But for this one, I wanted colder-weather flavors, an extra kick, some sweetness, and a little crunch. The […]
Butternut Squash Kale Salad with Bacon, Asparagus, Mushrooms, and Rosemary Shallot Dressing
If you’re in search of a last-minute dish to prepare for Thanksgiving tomorrow, this could be it! Salads can be a refreshing side dish on turkey day, amidst all of the casseroles. This kale salad is full of Thanksgiving flavor, with roasted butternut squash, mushrooms, and asparagus. It still feels like comfort food with the […]
Paleo Barbecued Chicken and Kale Salad with Pecans and Apples
I met Megan via the blogging world. Megan authors the blog, Freckled Italian, a site with a full mix of recipes, lifestyle, fashion, and personal posts. She also teaches blogging classes here in Charlotte. Speaking of, if you haven’t checked out Skill Pop CLT, you definitely should! These recipes for Paleo Barbecued Chicken and Kale Salad with […]