23 Monday Aug 2021
Posted in chicken & turkey, dressings & marinades, love to cook, pasta, salads
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black olives, capers, chicken, garlic, lemon, orzo, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, radicchio, spinach, sundried tomatoes, tomatoes
This Insalata Chicken Florentine is a Copycat from Macaroni Grill. Not sure if you are familiar with them or this incredible salad.
IT IS AMAZING.
Every ingredient is so well thought out, each delivering a unique flavor and/or texture.
19 Saturday Jun 2021
Posted in love to cook, pasta, salads, side dishes
This Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad is bursting with fun flavors like fresh basil, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni.
If you need a go-to summer time pasta salad that everyone will love….
Look no further. This is the one!
22 Monday Mar 2021
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basil herb vinaigrette, black olives, cherry tomatoes, croutons, cucumber, ricotta salata, romaine lettuce
There’s something so delicious about a fresh crisp Italian Tossed Green Salad. A few simple ingredients tossed with a nice herby vinaigrette is the perfect start to an Italian themed dinner.
06 Saturday Feb 2021
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, vegetarian
Without question, 7-Layer Mexican Dip will be included in our Game Day appetizer spread.
While the guest list will be dramatically reduced, the enthusiasm will remain high and the food options plentiful.
24 Sunday May 2015
Posted in beef, pork, lamb, gluten free, love to cook, lunch bowls, pasta, salads, side dishes
By the summer of sixth grade I was old enough to head off on my bicycle in the morning, with one stipulation, be home before dark. Most days for lunch I split an Italian Grinder with my BFF before heading to the lake. This Chopped Italian Submarine Salad has all those familiar wonderful flavors.
Continue reading »26 Monday May 2014
Posted in appetizers, eat out of the fridge/pantry, healthy choices, love to cook, snacks
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black eyed peas, black olives, cilantro, corn, cumin, lime, pimento, radish, red onion, zucchini
Looking for an easy appetizer to bring to a holiday party….Cowboy Caviar might just be the answer. Cowboy Caviar is one of our most popular recipes. It’s no wonder since you can whip up a batch from ingredients already in your fridge and pantry.
Continue reading »10 Saturday May 2014
Posted in appetizers, love to cook
I love a party where everyone brings an appetizer to share. Such a great way to sample new recipes. When we get the whole family together to celebrate a birthday this has become our favorite kind of meal. I made Antipasto Skewers to share at our last get together. They were fun to eat and easy to make.
Continue reading »26 Wednesday Mar 2014
Posted in love to cook, pasta, salads, side dishes
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bacon, black olives, celery, eggs, elbow macaroni, mayonnaise, scallion, tomatoes
In an era of gourmet pasta salads…you know the ones, with over the top ingredients, exotic herbs & seasonings, and pasta varieties that make you go hmmm…is there room for a good ol’ Macaroni Salad?
Completely rhetorical. Hell yes there’s room!! Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE every kind of pasta. I appreciate and (on occasion) aspire to create a unique and intriguing ‘Pasta Salad.’ Yet they will never make me as happy as Macaroni Salad does.
Continue reading »12 Wednesday Feb 2014
Posted in burgers & sandwiches, love to cook, salads, seafood
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black olives, capers, chili sauce, crabmeat, hard boiled eggs, mayonnaise, romaine lettuce, tomatoes
Crab Louie Salad Sliders.
The Crab Louie Salad has been around for over 100 years and first became popular on the West Coast of the United States (or was it King Louie himself who first dined on this salad…the world may never know). The salad consists of crisp lettuce, sliced tomato, hard boiled eggs, ripe olives, sometimes asparagus….and of course gorgeous crab meat which is tossed in Crab Louie Dressing.
Continue reading »04 Tuesday Feb 2014
Posted in healthy choices, love to cook, lunch bowls, Mexican/Latin, seafood
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avocado, black olives, brown rice, edamame, lime, queso fresco, tomatoes, white fish
Fish Taco Bowls.
I just adore complete meals served in a bowl. For breakfast, lunch or dinner. And I don’t discriminate against ingredients based on the time of day. As long as they are fresh and flavorful…I’m a happy girl.
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