Sorry I’ve been a little absent on the blog this week. After being in Colorado for almost a week, followed by a quick 36 hr trip to Michigan, I’m wiped out. And just trying to get back into the swing of things. But it’s summer, so the “swing of things” can mean whatever I want…
Salads
Simple Patriotic Quinoa Salad
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Greek Quinoa Salad with Grilled Chicken
Most Friday nights we are in bed by ten o’clock, or right after the re-runs of Shark Tank (any other fans out there? We WILL have a million dollar idea…someday). But ten o’clock! On a Friday night! Because during the week I stay up until midnight (or later) catching up on favorite shows, writing blog…
BBQ Chopped Chicken, Bacon & Apple Salad
Chopped salads are popping up all over the interweb. And every time I see one I think to myself, “Ooh I’ve got to make one!” I love chopped salads. Forkfuls of finely chopped romaine lettuce loaded with lots of yummy toppings and plenty of dressing are just the best kind of salads. Don’t you…
Sauteed Zucchini Ribbon & Spinach Salad
I tried to grow some herbs in a few pots at the beginning of the summer. They died after two weeks. Even though I sometimes wish I had a garden to tend to and fresh veggies I could just run out back and pick for dinner, the reality of it is, it too would probably…
Mandarin Almond Salad
Lately, I’ve been browsing through my cookbooks for recipes and inspiration. Say what? No Pinterest? Oh I’m still wasting plenty of time on that there site, but I have to tell you, it is kind of refreshing to dust off the ol’ cookbooks, plop on the couch, and browse recipes while watching episodes of…
Lime-Cumin Black Bean, Jicama, and Corn Salad
Hope everyone had a great 4th of July. We are exhausted from the fun we had yesterday: a 5k, swimming, volleyball tournament, sea-doing, and so much wonderful eating! We missed the firework show in Huntsville so we could get home at a decent hour but as it turned out we got quite the show…