I first had this recipe of potatoes and green beans at my mother-in-law’s many years ago. And then I was watching Lidia Bastianich. She was making my mother-in-law’s salad. The one she used to make so often and she always made it for the 4th of July family reunions. … [Read more...] about Potatoes and Green Beans
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Picnic Potato Salad
Warm weather is here. If you picnic or party this is a great dish. You can make it early in the day. You don’t have to worry about eggs and mayonnaise spoiling. I call it picnic potato salad. … [Read more...] about Picnic Potato Salad
Refrigerator Salad
Did anyone watch Tom Collicchio documentary regarding food waste? He said that Americans are so wasteful that it is like dropping one of four bags of groceries in the parking lot and not bothering to pick them up. He also said was we buy too much at a time. We should buy less and … [Read more...] about Refrigerator Salad
Tuscan Tuna and Bean Salad
I have made Tuscan Tuna and Bean Salad many times, but I found this new-to-me delicious tuna and for me it just took this salad over the top. If you think you don’t like tuna it is probably because you have not had good tuna. It is a little pricey, but I think it is worth the … [Read more...] about Tuscan Tuna and Bean Salad
Delicata Squash and Salad
Delicata Squash and Salad Only in the last few years have I started getting acquainted with squash. They just did not seem that special. Then I made Butternut Squash Soup with Chipotle. Although the photos do not do it justice, it is delicious. It embraces all the taste buds; … [Read more...] about Delicata Squash and Salad
Chickpea Shrimp Bell Pepper and Parsley Salad
Previously, I made Ricardo Larrivée’s Fennel and Pomegranate Salad. I just discovered him last fennel/apple/pomegranate season, and I am so happy I did. The salad is so simple, yet so flavorful. I think it may be the best salad I ever made, or so I thought. Then I had a reason to … [Read more...] about Chickpea Shrimp Bell Pepper and Parsley Salad
Greek Salad
When you have food sensitivities you must have a plan. I just received a summons for jury duty. If I am chosen I need a plan to where and what I am going to eat. I don’t want to have to focus on food when I need to be focused on something else. I decided to make a bowl of Greek … [Read more...] about Greek Salad
Steak Salad with Goat Cheese & Red Onions
Steak Salad with Goat Cheese and Red Onions - I was not going to blog about this since it was so easy, but I have a different point to make. When you cook in small portions you end up with leftover ingredients and so not to waste you need to keep in mind a plan B. I made … [Read more...] about Steak Salad with Goat Cheese & Red Onions
Fennel and Pomegranate Salad
I hate licorice. I used to throw the black jellybeans in the trash if I ended up with one. I found them that offensive. Raw fennel has a licorice taste. I find that weird because while I hate licorice I love fennel. … [Read more...] about Fennel and Pomegranate Salad
