This is one of those main dish salads that are extremely satisfying. If you love antipasto, you’ll be a fan of this dish. The crisp lettuce, meaty beans, creamy cheese and salty salami really hits the spot on a busy week night. Don’t skimp on the beans. Dark kidney beans are one of my favorite [...]

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I was frazzled. It was 7:30 p.m., I was hungry and my bitterly busy day had the better of me. What to eat? I didn’t want to go out and there was nothing to be eaten. Or was there… In my pretty barren fridge was one monster sized grilled lamb chop from the night before with bite [...]

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Today is Ina’s birthday. We all need to raise a glass to her and celebrate this special day. This is one of those in a pinch, fabulous year round salads. Succulent chicken, crisp asparagus and fresh bell peppers are topped with an Asian vinaigrette of ginger, soy, sesame and peanut butter. So much robust flavor in [...]

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I’m getting ready to cater a baby shower next weekend and I went back to my cookbooks for inspiration. It’s a brunch and the only request from the mom-to-be was to make it all desserts (which her Dr. told her to stay away from). I negotiated to have a few little sandwiches and numerous salads. Then we’ll have a huge [...]

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Thai food when well executed has a unique balance of sweet, spicy and tangy flavors. This salad also known as larb or laab, is an addictive dish of ground meat spiked with chiles, lime juice and fish sauce and served with lettuce leaves for wrapping. I was unable to find ground pork at my local market [...]

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If you’re living in a part of the country where it’s snowing- I envy you. Here at home we are still in the high 80′s and if it wasn’t for my my wreath and Christmas tree you would think it’s August. I knew in this heat I wanted to make the Pioneer Woman’s favorite sandwich [...]

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When you see a goreous image like the one above alongside a recipe described as creamy, crunchy, chewy, sweet, sour, bitter, and tangy- how could you not run home and make it? Chaos in the Kitchen’s caramelized pear and blue cheese salad is impressive enough for company and has autumn flavorings written all over it. Caramelized Pear [...]

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I’m feeling all fall-y this week. I can’t believe how much the temperature has dropped. The weather in Florida is now 91 degrees not 100! Most of the recipes this week revolve around apples, the quintessential fall fruit. This country apple slaw is a perfect accompaniment to grilled, hearty meat or chicken. It’s a nice [...]

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Day 2 of Giada‘s greatest hits. Panzanella is a great salad that gets rid of old, crusty bread. I hate to waste food and bread is no exception. Grilled up and tossed with roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, briny capers, garlic, ripe tomatoes, fresh basil and dressed with a red wine vinaigrette- it’s bruschetta in a [...]

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Figs are awesome but I always have a problem finding them. I could purchase all the ingredients for an interesting fig recipe only to find out the main component either isn’t in season or they were sold out. Ugh. This mixed greens salad with pears, goat cheese and fig vinaigrette uses dried Black Mission figs. Dried figs [...]

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