You read that right….BACON Balsamic Macaroni Salad!! Crisp bacon pieces strewn throughout this delectable, creamy bacon balsamic macaroni salad that is loaded with crunchy celery, bright red grape tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese and topped with a mouthwatering and tangy creamy balsamic ranch dressing. Bacon! People go nuts with bacon! Why is that? Perhaps it’s the…
Salads & Dressings
Asian Ramen Noodle Salad (All Natural)
Asian Ramen Noodle Salad is powered with crisp cabbage, organic ramen noodles, mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, green onions and is easily “beefed” up with shredded rotisserie chicken, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro and a few cashews dressed in a luscious sweet-sour (reduced sugar) Asian dressing that’s a perfect summertime salad. PIN IT NOW,…
Sherried Chicken Salad
Creamy chicken salad, bursting with fresh grapes, toasted crunchy almonds, fresh green onions in a flavorful sherry dressing. Why is it that I feel as if Chicken Salad is reserved for Spring and Summer? For some reason, this is the time of year that I start to crave this creamy, chunky, crunchy and satisfying salad! But…
15 Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes
I’m excited to share this collection of recipes with you! I hope you enjoy them and are able to make, or ask someone to make one or two for your Mother’s Day celebration this weekend. To all you Mom’s out there, Happy Mother’s Day! {{ PIN NOW FOR LATER }} PROSCIUTTO & GRUYERE QUICHE |…
Spring Luncheon Menu
I love hosting a Spring Luncheon! But sometimes I get stuck on what to make, oh sure I have my good ol’ standby’s like Sweet Maple Apple Pecan Salad with some grilled chicken or this delicious Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad and even a bowl of this light and flavorful Chicken Tortilla Soup works beautifully. But I wanted…
Blackberry Grilled Chicken Salad with Fried Goat Cheese
Tender chicken marinated in a luscious balsamic blackberry vinaigrette, that doubles as the dressing; bright, sweet blackberries, pistachios, avocado, pickled red onions, crisp bacon on a bed of spring lettuce, and the piece de resistance are the creamy, crispy discs of fried goat cheese. {{PIN IT NOW FOR LATER}} Oh my goodness, how on earth…
Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad
Pasta salad! This one is so filled with color, flavor and deliciousness that you’ll want to make it over and over again. It’s perfect to bring to your next picnic or pot luck or make it just for your family and enjoy the leftovers all week long. Toss in some shredded chickened you have lunch!…
Greek Quinoa Bowls
Looking for a cool recipe to make for a hot summer evening? Give these Greek Quinoa Bowls a try with layers of fresh and bright veggies, feta cheese, quinoa (of course) and an amazing Romesco sauce! Well, I survived this week, VBS has been FANTASTIC, in fact it went so smoothly our team kept wondering…
Tropical Mango Berry Salad
The perfect salad for any breakfast, brunch or tea, oh heck even for dinner, this would be a delightful addition to any menu. A wonderful holiday addition, try it for Easter, Mother’s Day, a summer barbecue, you won’t be disappointed. PIN IT NOW FOR LATER A tropical delight, bursting with flavor and colors with a zesty…
Italian Pasta Salad with Balsamic Dressing
I’m always in search of great salads that I can bring to teacher luncheons, pot-lucks or for a BBQ. This one is delizioso (my Italian roots coming out), the colors are so bright and vibrant and the taste, oh the taste of a hearty pasta salad delicately dressed with a smooth and nutty balsamic vinaigrette,…
