One of the things I love about summer is going to barbeques and chilling in the sun. We recently went to a friend’s barbecue and I took my Pepper & Broccoli Pasta Salad. We were having a good time talking about the “old” days, which did not really seem so long ago. Broccoli Pasta Salad 5 cups broccoli, raw 4 cups bow tie pasta, cooked and drained 1 cup… Continue Reading
Quinoa Salad
On my list of recipes to try this year is quinoa. I have never cooked (in fact, never even tasted) quinoa. So this evening I took the big leap and decided to cook with it. Since I did not know what it tasted, I decided to keep it simple by adding a few vegetables cooking it in some chicken broth to add some taste. I was very pleased with the… Continue Reading
Simple Steak Salad
Now that the weather is getting warmer I am hoping to get out and work on my backyard. I am so inspired by all the DIY garden shows on TV and how they take an empty space and make it an outdoor living area. During these warmer evenings, I love to make a steak and salad for dinner. One of my favorite simple dinners is to make a simple steak… Continue Reading
Simple Chopped Salad
Now that the holdays are over, I usually try to eat a little heathier to make up for all of the cookies, cakes and other goodies I sampled. One of my favorite go to recipes is a simple chopped salad. All of the fresh ingredients are so tasty and the garbanzo beans, help to make it a filling meal choice. Simple Chopped Salad 4 cups chopped iceberg, romaine… Continue Reading
Spinach and Blackberry Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing
So as you know, I am trying to savor the fruits of summer, before they disappear. This is a recipe for a Spinach & Blackberry Salad. You can use blueberries or strawberries or mandarin oranges if you like. Blackberry Salad sliced red onion (about 1/4 cup) 1 bag fresh spinach – rinsed and torn 1 oz package of blackberries cleaned 2 tablespoons sliced almonds 1/4 cup feta cheese Simple… Continue Reading
Easy Macaroni Salad
This easy macaroni salad recipe is a classic! The weather is beautiful here in California this weekend, so we are having a BBQ at my mother’s house for Mothers’ Day. I am making a macaroni salad because there is nothing like comfort food when seeing my parents. This recipe is quick to put together, which fits in with my schedule. It is also easily doubled and you can make it… Continue Reading
