Salads
Creamy Pasta and Lobster Salad
Easy and super delicious creamy pasta and lobster salad. This salad is a great choice during hot summer days.
Read MoreSummer Shrimp Ceviche
Shrimp Ceviche Loaded with Summer Veggies After a hot summer day at the beach, who wants to turn on the oven? Marinating raw shrimp in lime juice essentially cooks the shrimp or you can also use pre-cooked shrimp. In this recipe, I cooked the shrimps in boiling water seasoned with salt for a few seconds.…
Read MoreHam and Pineapple Pasta Salad
Leftover ham is my savior this evening. If you don’t feel like going out and feeling just making anything you have left, this Ham and Pineapple Pasta Salad is your redeemer! Check your fridge and pantry, take out your pot and gear up to make a delicious dinner. If you don’t have fresh pineapple, use…
Read MoreRoasted Eggplant and Zucchini Salad
Not a big fan of eggplant? Try this recipe and you’ll change your mind the minute you taste it. Vegetables render so much flavor when roasted, especially eggplant. When I make my Eggplant Curry I roast the eggplant first and it makes a huge difference. I love the caramelized flavor since eggplant has natural bitterness,…
Read MoreChicken Waldorf
Lunch is ready! This Chicken Waldorf is a one-bowl salad for quick lunch or dinner. I call it “one-bowl salad” because it’s literally combining all ingredients in one bowl. There is some chopping involved but all the work you put into making this salad is worth the effort. Make this, and don’t forget to comment…
Read MoreRoasted Potatoes and Green Bean Salad
You know what they say “the early bird catches the worms”! Got up early to go to the grocery store today. I found these fresh green beans and the first thing I thought was to make some type of salad. Sometimes I need something to recharge my energy. Today is a good day to make…
Read MoreChicken Salad
This Chicken Salad is a quick lunch if you’re having a hectic day. You can prep everything the night before and have your Chicken Salad sandwich for work the next day. Buying rotisserie chicken is so convenient, very versatile also. You can make any salad with your rotisserie chicken, very handy when you’re looking to…
Read MoreCreamy Broccoli Salad
Rich and creamy broccoli salad are just what I needed for today. You can use the regular bacon, I used turkey bacon and cooked them in the oven until crispy. So much easier to use the oven, no oil splatter, and it crisp nicely. Blanching the broccoli helps remove some of the bitterness. Once they…
Read MoreLemon Chicken Cobb Salad
Light lunch or dinner! The lemon chicken is a great addition to this salad. I also used turkey bacon and shredded Colby Jack cheese. I like Colby Jack vs. blue cheese, but there are no set rules when using a cheese you love when it comes to salad. Pick leafy green veggies, like Romaine lettuce…
Read MoreHerb and Garlic Grilled Eggplant
Herb and Garlic Grilled Eggplant are a great side dish. This dish is not only packed with flavor but also with nutrients that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized. These herbs are from my garden, I’m trying to use up everything I have left, and some of them I dried. You can dry your…
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