Description A delicious pasta, meat and cheese combination with a homemade dressing. It serves a crowd and is great for a picnic. Ingredients 1 pound seashell pasta ¼ pound Genoa salami, chopped ¼ pound pepperoni sausage, chopped ½ pound Asiago cheese, diced 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped 1 red bell pepper, … Read more
Description Fattoush is one of the most well known Middle Eastern salads and a standard dish on the ‘mezza’ (small dishes) table. It’s a colorful tossed salad with a lemony garlic dressing, and if you’ve never made a single Arabic dish, this is a delicious and healthy place to start. Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil … Read more
Description Everyone I have made this for RAVES about it! It’s different and so easy to make! Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter ¾ cup almonds, blanched and slivered 1 pound spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces 1 cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon poppy seeds ½ cup white sugar 2 teaspoons … Read more
Description This amazing salad recipe was given to me by a friend who used to know someone at the now closed Larry’s Markets in the Seattle area. I’ve added to the recipe a little — so it’s not exactly the same… but better! I take this to every picnic and everyone loves it! May also … Read more
Description A nice, light, creamy side dish to bring on a picnic or to go with a nice comforting fall dish like chili or pulled pork sandwiches. Adds beautiful color to your plate. Ingredients 1 small head red cabbage, thinly sliced and chopped ½ cup grated carrot ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup dried cranberries ¼ … Read more
Description This is the creamiest, richest potato salad you will ever try. The secret is in the homemade dressing. I get nothing but raves every time I make this. Ingredients 6 medium potatoes 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 6 hard-cooked eggs, diced 2 eggs, beaten ½ cup white … Read more
Description A classic steakhouse-style spinach salad with the absolute best warm bacon-mustard dressing I’ve ever had! Looks and tastes like a lot of work, but can be prepared in no time! This salad can easily be converted to a main dish salad by adding strips of grilled chicken breast. Ingredients 1 (10 ounce) bag baby … Read more
Description This creamy salad is made with red potatoes, which give this dish–chock full of melt-in-your-mouth bacon, bits of hard boiled egg, crunchy celery and spicy onion–a delectable, firm texture. Ingredients 2 pounds clean, scrubbed new red potatoes 6 eggs 1 pound bacon 1 onion, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 2 cups mayonnaise … Read more
Description I’d turned my nose up at this for years, but suddenly I can’t get enough of it. Thanks, Momma D! Ingredients 1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans, drained 1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained 1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained 1 (14.5 ounce) can black … Read more
Description Cuban salads typically are refreshing, yet uncomplicated, and they’re always a nice addition to what often can be a heavy Cuban meal. Served with a loaf of crusty Cuban bread isn’t a bad idea either! Ingredients 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped 4 medium tomatoes (such as Campari®), cut into wedges 2 medium avocados – … Read more