Posted in Dressings & Dips, Fruit, Salads on Dec 22nd, 2011
Spinach Salad and Poppy Seed Dressing 1/2 C vegetable oil 1/4 C white vinegar 1/4 C sugar 1 T poppy seeds 1/4 t paprika 1/4 t salt 6 oz of Fresh Baby Spinach 4 Cups Fresh Sliced Strawberries Whisk the dressing together. Can be made ahead and refrigerated. Add to 6 oz fresh baby spinach [...]
Posted in Dressings & Dips, Pork, Salads on Dec 22nd, 2011
My friend Jessica made this for me one night for dinner. I was floored by how delicious it was. You should make it. You will love it too. Wilted Spinach Salad, with Bacon Dressing Salad Ingredients 3 whole eggs 7 slices of Thick Cut, Peppered Bacon (reserve grease) 1 small Red Onion – sliced [...]
Posted in Dressings & Dips, Poultry, Salads on Dec 22nd, 2011
Cornucopia Salad Serves 6 Candied Almonds ½ Cup Sliced Almonds 3 TBSP Sugar Preparing Candied Almonds Melt sugar in large frying pan with sliced almonds, stirring continuously until almonds are coated. Don’t let the sugar burn. Spread out on foil to cool. Dressing ½ tsp Salt ½ tsp Pepper ¼ Cup Oil 1 TBSP [...]
Posted in Salads, Vegetables on Oct 19th, 2009
1 Large head of Cauliflower (about 2 pounds) cut into small florets ¼ Cup White Wine Vinegar1 ¼ Cup finely chopped Red Onion 1 Tsp Dijon Mustard ½ Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Coarse Salt & Freshly Ground Pepper 2 Tbsp brine-packed capers, drained & rinsed 2 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley Bring a medium pot of [...]
Posted in Salads, Vegetables on Oct 15th, 2009
3 Cups Broccoli Flowerets 3 TBSP Bacon Bits (or 6 slices bacon, fried crisp & crumbled) 1 Cup Chopped Red Onion ½ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Dressing Option 1 1 Cup Plain Yogurt 2 TBSP White Vinegar ¼ Cup Sugar Dressing Option 2 2/3 Cup Miracle Whip ½ Cup Sugar 1 ½ TBSP Vinegar Cut [...]
Posted in Dressings & Dips, Salads, Seafood on Oct 13th, 2009
1 lb. fresh or frozen salmon fillets 1 T. olive oil lime 1 ½ tsp. Jamaican Jerk seasoning 6 cups torn mixed greens 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 med. avocado, cut up 1 med. mango, cut up 2 med. oranges, cut up ¼ cup chopped macadamia nuts or almonds, toasted Thaw fish if frozen. Brush [...]
Posted in Dressings & Dips, Salads on Oct 13th, 2009
(This gets rave reviews everytime I serve it) 1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing (dry mix) 1 cup buttermilk 1/2- 1/3 bunch of cilantro, chopped 1/2 – 1 small jalapeno (remove seed) 1 cup mayo 1 tsp. lime juice 1-2 tomatillos (remove outer papery skin) 1 garlic clove Blend all ingredients in blender! Compare this [...]
Posted in Salads on Oct 13th, 2009
1 Large Package Strawberry Jell-O 1 Package Frozen Strawberries 1 Can Crushed Pineapple (Drain) 1 8oz. Cream Cheese ½ Cup Chopped Nuts Make Jell-o as per instructions on box. Soften Cream Cheese and add chopped nuts. Mix Well. Form into small balls. Drop evenly into jell-o. Set and serve. This is a good dish to [...]
Posted in Salads, Vegetables on Oct 13th, 2009
4 lbs small red potatoes, unpeeled ½ cup blue cheese, crumbled ½ cup heavy cream 12 slices bacon, cooked, crisp and crumbled 3 T chives or green onions, minced Dressing: ¼ cup cider vinegar 2 T tarragon vinegar 2 tsp Dijon Mustard Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2/3 cup olive oil ¼ cup [...]
Posted in Dressings & Dips, Salads on Oct 13th, 2009
Salad Bib Lettuce 3 Apples, peeled & julienne Grapes, cut in half Dressing 1 Tbsp. Lime Juice ¼ Tsp Salt 1/8 Tsp Pepper ¼ Tsp Tabasco 1 Tbsp. Sugar ¼ Cup Oil Blend together & pour over tossed salad