Broccoli salad meets BLT in this simple medley of bacon, broccoli, and tomatoes. A tangy olive oil vinaigrette dressing ties the flavors together with just a touch of mustard and honey. Continue reading Broccoli Bacon Tomato Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
After decadent holiday fare and a few too many sweets, I am ready for a refreshing Mediterranean salad rich in nutrients. Infused with spices like za’atar, this vibrant medley of cauliflower, white beans, red tomatoes, and green onions tossed in a lemony vinaigrette dressing has quickly become a favorite I crave. Tossing together the red and green colors of the season creates an explosion of … Continue reading Mediterranean Cauliflower and White Bean Salad: A Festive, Nourishing Side Dish
When the race is on to feed your family dinner, turn to this simple yet flavorful hot dish. All you need is rice, enchilada sauce, ground meat, beans, cheese and tortilla chips to layer into a satisfying one-dish meal that comes together in 40 minutes or less. I’ll be sharing my recipe at Fiesta Friday this week. Come see the other dishes and celebrate Cinco … Continue reading Nacho Enchilada Rice Hot Dish
A snap to make, these garlicky potato slices will melt in your mouth. Serve this four or five ingredient galette as a savory side dish that the whole family will enjoy. When garlic enters the scene, potatoes become a whole lot tastier. Actually, my children start to wander toward the kitchen as soon as they smell the garlic aroma. This side dish is one of … Continue reading Garlic Potatoes Galette
Wild rice plus ham plus cream of mushroom soup add up to one very satisfying dish. Try it whenever you are in the mood for warmth, comfort, and the nostalgia of days gone by. My aunt who lives in Minnesota, in the same town where my mother graduated high school, gave me a copy of the local church cookbook. It has a whole section of … Continue reading Ham and Mushroom Wild Rice Hot Dish
A flavor-packed blend of garlic and fresh parsley adds punch to these chimichurri chicken drumsticks. Keep the oven off and the kitchen cool by cooking the chicken in your slow cooker before it sizzles on the grill. Fresh parsley is an ingredient I often overlook, but I decided it was time to let it shine and grabbed a leafy bunch to make chimichurri sauce again. … Continue reading Chimichurri Chicken Drumsticks
Swirls and Spice 