Crockpot Kalua Pork with Hawaiian Mac Salad is one of my favorite dinners to make. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also super easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. Got a family that’s always on the go? Then this dinner should be in your meal rotation. The Kalua Pork is perfectly […]
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My Spinach Salad with Carrot Ginger Dressing is just what we all need when the weather is nothing but cold and gloomy. While it’s not a trip to a warm tropical island, it is nutrient-dense, fueling the mind, body and spirit. This salad is not only good for you, but also great tasting too. Bright
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Looking to brighten up your gray winter day? Then look no further than my Arugula, Orange and Beet Salad. This salad is light and refreshing and a nice departure from those heavy, rich foods we’ve all been eating the last few months. Winter is the time to enjoy fresh citrus and that’s exactly what you’ll
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My Romaine in Bacon Vinaigrette is a vibrant, tangy and crisp salad that will cleanse the palate and offset those rich holiday foods. This winter salad is salty and bright, with pops of sweetness from the juicy pomegranate seeds haphazardly scattered on top. This is a quick and easy salad, but really beautiful and delicious
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One of my favorite things about the county fairs and rodeos in my neck of the woods is the food. And I’m not talking about cotton candy and hot dogs. No sir, here the fair food is much better and much of that is thanks to the local Hispanic population. Street tacos, fresh fruit sprinkled
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Tomatoes and peaches make a surprisingly good pair. The peach brings out the tomato’s natural sweetness, mellowing its acidity and matching its vibrant and juicy texture. Blend the two with a knob of creamy, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and a sweet, aged balsamic vinaigrette and you’ve got a lovely summer salad on your hands. My
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Halloumi is a semi-hard cheese that originates from the country of Cypress. It has a high melting point, which makes it a perfect cheese for frying or grilling. It’s tangy and briny and absolutely delicious paired with meats and vegetables. In this recipe, it’s grilled until warm and soft, then layered over peppery arugula and
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My Grilled Panzanella Salad is full of flavor and texture. It’s the perfect summertime recipe and a delicious way to celebrate the season’s bounty. By grilling the vegetables and bread, this salad takes on a whole new flavor profile, transforming what would be a very good panzanella salad into something extraordinary. Grilled, the vegetables become
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This time of year, you’ll often find a huge bowl of coleslaw in my refrigerator. I love the stuff and so does my family. It’s fresh, peppery and crunchy, with a slight sweetness from both the cabbage and maple syrup, tanginess from the apple cider vinegar and creaminess from the mayonnaise and buttermilk. It’s perfect
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Delicate leaves of butter lettuce are drizzled with a light and tangy vinaigrette and topped with salty and garlicky morsels of toasted hemp hearts. My Salad of Butter Lettuce and Toasted Hemp Hearts may be simple, but it’s absolutely delicious – bright, light and full of flavor. The toasted hemp hearts are a fantastic addition
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