4 cups mixed salad greens 2 ripe pears, sliced 1 fennel bulb, sliced paper thin* Lemon wedge 2 tablespoons dried cranberries 1 tablespoon chopped pecans 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts, or more pecans or walnuts ⅓ cup shaved pecorino Balsamic Vinaigrette, for drizzling Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Assemble the salad with the mixed greens and top with the pears and fennel. Squeeze a little lemon over the [...]
So for a lighter side I bring you the Cuban Salad with the flavors of lime and honey. Salad 4 medium tomatoes (such as Campari®), cut into wedges 2 heads romaine or iceberg lettuce, chopped 2 medium avocados - peeled, pitted, and cubed 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced ½ (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained Dressing 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 C fresh [...]
1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar 2 small cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pint multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved (about 10 ounces) 1 medium zucchini (about 8 ounces) 1 medium yellow summer squash (about 8 ounces) 2 ears of [...]
1 cup herb & garlic chicken marinade, or Italian dressing4 boneless skinless chicken breasts½ cup cashews¼ cup extra virgin olive oil8 cup mixed spring greens1 papaya or mango peeled and diced1 avocado peeled and cubed1 red bell pepper diced Pour ¾ cup of marinade over the chicken breasts and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.Meanwhile, toast the cashews by cooking them in a non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat, shaking [...]
Happy Fried Chicken Day ! Today on my blog I am featuring a Summer salad with Crispy Cajun Fried Chicken strips ! So enjoy this recipe : Chicken Strips 1 small boneless skinless Chicken Breast,1 egg (beaten) ½ cup all-purpose flour3 Tablespoons bread crumbs or panko¾ teaspoon cajon seasoning ¼ teaspoon paprika½ teaspoon black pepper1 cup vegetable oil, or canola ( for frying ) Take your chicken pieces [...]
Welcome to my Wednesday Food blog edition. Today's recipe is a family favorite during the Summer when the vegtables are coming in fresh from the Garden. I just got a load of veggies from a friend and I am making a batch for tonight. 2 C broccoli florets2 C Cauliflowers pieces 1 Cucumber slices 1 [...]
Good Morning and Welcome to ny Wednesday Food Blog. Today as the temperature rises in South Louisiana in the 90's it's all about Salad. 4 large flour tortillas1 cup hummus ½ large cucumber2 small roma tomatoes sliced avocado sliced into thin slices yellow bell pepper sliced into thin slices small carrot julienned1 cup mixed salad greens Warm up the tortillas in a microwave for 8-10 seconds.Spread about 4 tablespoons of hummusLayer the [...]
Welcome to my Table this Sunday. In September of last year I lost my Mother- to celebrate her life I am sharing some of my Mom's Favorite eats either at home or in restraints. And in this case after eating this Salad out -she came home and made it for friends and family to enjoy... [...]
Happy 4th of July weekend to you if you are in the USA! It's a gorgeous outside but most official celebrations have been canceled this weekend. But I am outside in the garden enjoying the Summer weather .... It's all about the Cucumber today in my garden spot; Growing cucumbers in pots allows you to start [...]
Today is National Fruit Cocktail day ! And I am sharing some recipes to make today as we celebrate . So into my kitchen : Fruit Cocktail Cake 2 (15 oz) Fruit cocktail 1 box yellow cake mix1/2 C Butter / butter Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.Melt one stick of butter in a microwave safe [...]
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