We are often so unimaginative with salad. It doesn’t have to be anemic iceberg and cherry tomatoes. A salad can be a divine layering of flavors and textures. Here is a favorite in our house. Four ingredients with a 5 minute, vinaigrette dressing. INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch of kale or winter kale, chopped 1 cup of…
Category: Appetizers
Watermelon Feta Salad
Happy National Watermelon Day! I thought I would pay tribute to this summer staple. This is so simple it is barely a recipe. 3 Just ingredients will rock your Labor Day Weekend or any weekend! INGREDIENTS: 8 cups of watermelon, cubed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled INSTRUCTIONS: Combine and serve
Nashville Hot Chicken- Gluten/ Dairy Free
Nashville hot chicken can be dairy free, it can be made gluten free but it is certainly NOT nightshade free. This trendy dish began appearing everywhere about 10 years ago. These days, we are famous for it. It is super simple to make and you can control the heat! It is perfect for Super…
New Years Eve Fried Black Eyed Peas
I may have to turn in a Southern card for this but I don’t actually like black eyed peas. They are waxy and unpleasant. For years I suffered through a spoonful on NYE until my friend Wes turned me on to FRIED black eyed peas! This is so easy, it is nearly cheating especially if…
Fig Bacon Jam
I love figs, especially at Christmas. Here is a decadent, jam that is perfect for pork entrees or as an appetizer. My Husband eats it alone on crackers. Enjoy! Let me know if you served and how you used it! INGREDIENTS: 1 lb fresh figs , chopped in quarters 1 lb bacon 1 large onion,…
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