Beef Bulgogi Salad

Beef Bulgogi is a Korean BBQ Beef marinated in chili paste with grated pear that helps tenderize the meat. The marinade is flavored with garlic and ginger, it’s a sweet and tangy bbq flavor. The sauce is creamy and sweet with a hint of spicy and tangy flavor from the Gochujang chili paste and mustard.…

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Ham 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…

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Easy and Not so Boring Black Bean Fiesta Salad

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This is a great vegetarian dish! The fiesta dressing I made for this salad is creamy and flavorful. Sometimes opening canned vegetables is not such a bad idea at all. For this recipe, I used canned black beans, so much quicker, easier, but deliciously satisfying. I also used frozen roasted corn, but I used fresh…

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Roasted 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,…

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Roasted 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…

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Chicken 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…

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Creamy 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…

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Lemon 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…

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Chicken Fajita Salad

This Chicken Fajita Salad is so simple with amazing flavors. I always make my own mixes, this recipe has the same spices I use for my taco seasoning. You can add any veggies you like, you can also use chicken thighs or steak for your meat, and you can make your own dressing that you…

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