Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es
Like the dreaded green garden monsters lurking under the giant leaves (zucchini), tomatoes can go from “Are they ever going to be ripe enough to eat?” to “What am I going to do with them all!” in what seems to be, a matter of seconds.
It's easy to make your own pesto, but even easier to buy a good quality pesto in the market.
An updated version of traditional Macaroni Salad, loaded with ham & peas, of course, but also celery, carrots and peppers.
Red Beets (Beetroot) and Red Onions make a great winter salad to add color and flavor to your table.
I cook for 2 but this could be stretched to feed 3 with a salad, light soup or some fresh bread.
I prefer to make this with cherry or grape tomatoes (from my garden) but any, fresh, vine-ripened tomato will work.
This is an easy, make-ahead salad, good warm or cold, great for holidays or picnics.
This salad goes together quickly if you cook the salmon ahead of time - like the day before.
This salad does not have a 'vinaigrette' but the lettuce is simply tossed with vinegar & oil before finishing.
Spinach, Ham, Avocado Salad, Thousand Island Dressing, an easy salad for hot summer evenings
Radishes and Spinach make this Spring Salad a healthy side dish with the Grilled Pork Chop
Carrot Salad - quicker and easier than cabbage salad and just as good - or better
With pre-cooked, peeled shrimp and canned white beans, this salad goes together very quickly and it's a perfect no-cook / hot weather dinner.