Bruschetta Panzanella Salad

26 Monday Apr 2021

Posted by libby in appetizers, dressings & marinades, love to cook, lunch bowls, salads

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balsamic vinaigrette, capers, fresh basil, garlic bread, mozarella, red grapes, red onion, tomatoes

This Bruschetta Panzanella Salad was born out of leftover garlic bread and bruschetta! Exactly the way classic Panzanella (Italian stale bread salad) is intended to come together.

Happy Monday!

Monday. The day I peer into my fridge and decide which leftovers from the weekend can be given a new outlook on life.

Kind of the way I give myself a new outlook on life. Mondays are my chance to reset. To start the week off right and forgive myself for veering off course by getting back to good intentions.

Satisfying Steak & Potato Dinner Salad {with Chimichurri Sauce}

25 Sunday Apr 2021

Posted by libby in beef, pork, lamb, gluten free, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, salads

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asparagus, avocado, baby red potatoes, Boston Bibb lettuce, chimichurri sauce, flat iron steak, mushrooms, red onion, tomatoes

Steak & Potato Dinner Salad with Chimichurri Sauce here we come!!

When we unofficially declared April as Salad Month, I’m not sure my husband was 100% on board.

Don’t get me wrong he loves salad and makes amazing salads with great ingredients (one of the many reasons I love him).

He also loves a steak and potatoes.

This salad is a tribute to him. The salad loving, steak worshiping man of my dreams.

Chopped Mediterranean Salad with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

23 Friday Apr 2021

Posted by libby in dressings & marinades, gluten free, healthy choices, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, lunch bowls, Mediterranean, salads, side dishes, vegetarian

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beets, chickpeas, cucumber, feta cheese, garlic, lemon, lettuce, olive oil, olives, oregano, red onion, tomatoes

I love this Mediterranean Chopped Salad because you can make a giant bowl and eat on it for days!

Or in our case you can make it two days in a row because it’s that good!!

We’re definitely on a salad kick right now and I’m loving it.

And my body is pretty stoked too!

Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso {Starbucks Copycat}

22 Thursday Apr 2021

Posted by libby in beverages, cocktails & coffees, love to cook

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brown sugar, cinnamon, espresso, oat milk

Me: Oooo new iced coffee flavors. I think I’ll have an Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso please.

Startbuck’s drive thru speaker: “There’s a nationwide shortage of oat milk…

….and brown sugar.”

Me: What on earth??

Could this be true and if so, why?!!

So I ordered the Iced Chocolate Almond Milk Shaken Espresso instead.

It was good, but no where near as tasty as the Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso.

Asian Chicken Salad with Asian Vinaigrette

21 Wednesday Apr 2021

Posted by libby in chicken & turkey, dressings & marinades, gluten free, healthy choices, international, love to cook, lunch bowls

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carrots, edamame, fresh cilantro, mandarin oranges, purple cabbage, romaine lettuce, scallion, sliced almonds, wonton strips

A rainbow of colorful and healthy ingredients, delightful textures, and savory Asian flavors makes this Asian Chicken Salad a favorite.

My favorite.

I’m not sure if it’s all the delicious salad ingredients or the dressing I love more.

But I’m hooked!

Asian Vinaigrette The Star of the Show

21 Wednesday Apr 2021

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avocado oil, garlic, ginger, honey, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce

Making homemade vinaigrettes are so quick and easy and this Asian Vinaigrette is no exception.

It can transform a simple green salad and is the star of the show in our Asian Chicken Salad.

5 Favorite Quick & Easy Chicken Marinades

20 Tuesday Apr 2021

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chicken, fresh herbs, marinade, spices

Here are my 5 Favorite Quick & Easy Chicken Marinades that work great with chicken breasts, chicken thighs or drumsticks, whole roaster chickens. They work great with pork, salmon or shrimp too.

Are you looking for new flavor inspiration for chicken?

Asian Marinade

20 Tuesday Apr 2021

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garlic, ginger, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sriracha

This Asian Marinade is so versatile. Yes it’s great for all cuts of chicken, but it’s also perfect with pork, shrimp and fish.

Description: Sesame, Ginger, and Soy are the star ingredients in our Asian Marinade. Rice Vinegar and Chili Crisp Oil bring the acid and heat, while garlic is the key aromatic. This marinade is generally mellow, yet smells and taste like your favorite Asian dishes.