I know I just posted a dish with quinoa last weekend, but as I’ve said before, we eat a lot of quinoa around here. I like how quickly it cooks up, and it’s really versatile. It works in soups, as a side dish, and in a cold salad. I was having a really crazy week…
Spiced Lentil Quinoa Salad with Pepitas.
Good Morning! How was your weekend? We’re all doing much better over here – we finally kicked that awful summer cold. It was a rough one, and it really had a grip on the boys. We had a couple of sleepless nights which were not too pleasant. My poor babies. :( But that’s all in the past…
Rainbow Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing.
A fresh and healthy salad with lots of fruit, pecans, and a poppy seed dressing. This is a delicious gluten free lunch or dinner option! One of my favorite restaurants is Panera. It used to be a much bigger favorite of mine, back in the day when I was eating wheat, eggs, and dairy, because…
Chicken Avocado Dill Pasta Salad.
A twist on normal chicken salad, this chicken avocado dill pasta salad is full of flavor! Healthy, hearty, and just right for a party. Once in a while I get to the point where I feel like I am cooking all the things all the time. You know what I mean? I know it’s because…
Curried Quinoa Salad with Fruit and Almonds.
This curried quinoa salad is a healthy and flavorful salad to enjoy for lunch or dinner! Nicely spiced with fresh fruit and nuts, this is sure to be a winner! Wow, it’s been hot here this week! I’m kind of stunned, because it was unseasonably cool last week, (like 70’s), and it was soooo nice….
Simple Vinaigrette Potato Salad (Mayo Free).
A tangy, flavorful, mayo-free potato salad that’s perfect for a barbecue! This simple salad is always a huge hit! First of all…just look at this hydrangea! Isn’t it amazing? Look at that pretty pinky purple, and look how huge it is! (Sorry, I’m probably sounding overly excited here, but we planted these hydrangea bushes about 3…
Fresh Veggie Quinoa Summer Salad.
Well, I crossed one thing off of my summer to-do list: I hosted a tie dye party. We had a few friends over, and spent the morning tie dying some shirts. We had several adults, and 12 kids here, and it was a lot of fun! We tried a few different designs out, and I…
Vegan Lentil Taco Salad.
This vegan lentil taco salad is so flavorful and filling, you won’t miss the meat! Quick…what’s your favorite summer salad? Mine is the taco salad that my mom made when we were growing up. It was so easy, but I really loved it: taco seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, Doritos, lettuce, and tomatoes. Yum. That…
Southwestern Quinoa Black Bean Salad.
Southwestern quinoa black bean salad is a tasty salad to bring to a summer party! It’s vegan, gluten free, and so healthy! Okay, people, I am officially losing it. Yesterday we had some friends over for a playdate, and it was a lovely time. I made lunch, everyone got along, we had chocolate banana milkshakes,…
Pepperoni Pasta Salad.
Pepperoni pasta salad is a classic summer recipe! Brightly colored veggies and spicy pepperoni make this a crowd pleasing recipe! Well, three of my favorite summery things happened this past weekend: 1. My peonies bloomed! Yippee! Two years ago, Darryl hacked down my peony bush on accident, and last year I had only one or…
Garden Salad with Creamy Avocado Dill Dressing.
A delicious garden salad with creamy avocado dill dressing is an easy gluten free and vegan meal! These warmer days have made me crave more salad. That and the idea that at some point this summer I will have to put on a swimsuit. ;) Usually when I make salad dressing it is a vinaigrette,…
Simple Red Cabbage Slaw.
This simple red cabbage slaw is a great side dish for any meal! It’s easy to make, tasty, and healthy! I’m so happy it’s cole slaw season! Why? Because I love raw cabbage but strongly dislike cooked cabbage. Is that odd? It is kind of odd, especially since I’m part Polish, and my mom makes…
Pea and Bacon Quinoa Salad.
Who loves quinoa? We do over here! It’s easy and quick to cook, and has a lot of nutrients, like magnesium, calcium and protein. I like quick, easy good-for-you foods. So much better than quick, easy bad-for-you foods. You know, like bacon. Which is also in this salad…I guess this recipe has something for everyone….
Quinoa Dill Salad.
Hello! How was Easter weekend? Busy? Fun? Ham-filled? :) Ours was all three. We had an egg hunt in the yard, and Baby Bee got his first pair of ‘real’ shoes (he’s just barely a size 4! so cute), and we seemed to consume a lot of ham on Sunday and Monday. Easter dinner was…
Crunchy Broccoli Salad.
Crunchy broccoli salad is everyone’s favorite! Broccoli, sunflower seeds, bacon, and a tangy dressing make this a crowd pleaser! This crunchy broccoli salad is my very favorite salad to make in the summer. With fresh green broccoli and red onion, it is a really…
Easy Caprese Salad
This recipe for easy caprese salad is just wonderful for summer! A great salad for a barbecue or picnic. This is one of my favorite summer recipes – Easy Caprese Salad. Simple and elegant, and so easy to put together, and a real crowd pleaser! I had this for the first time in Lucca, Italy when…
Lentil Quinoa Salad with Feta Cheese.
This lentil quinoa salad with feta cheese is a delicious gluten free side dish! This is a very flavorful and filling salad that everyone loves, and it’s great for a picnic or party. This weekend I adapted an old favorite summer salad recipe to be gluten free. The original recipe for this lentil quinoa salad…
