Amazing Recipes
A few years ago, I used to work at a bank in Troy, MI and there used to be a Lebanese restaurant, not sure if it's still around, but it was called La Shish. That's where I had my first Fattoush Salad. It was amazing, delicious, probably the best salad I ever had in my life. Well since then we moved … [Read more...]
I call this egg salad sandwich healthy because it uses very little mayonnaise, so it's a great lunch idea, super easy to make and it's delicious. Â If you are watching your cholesterol, feel free to reduce the egg yolks and add additional egg whites. Â Here are the ingredients you'll need to … [Read more...]
Ah, brussels sprouts. How many people can actually say the love brussels sprouts? Well I'm not one of them. But I'm stubborn that way. When there's a vegetable that I don't like I try and make something with it, until I like it. And that's what I did with brussels sprouts. Of course the … [Read more...]
You all know my dear beagle that I love with all my heart. Here's a picture of her in case you don't know what she looks like. As you can see she's getting up there in age, she's 8 years old right now. A senior dog you might say. For the most part, she is the best dog in the world. I mean … [Read more...]
In my last posted recipe I've established that bacon is a vegetable. :) So having said that today's recipe also classifies as a vegetarian dish. It's a cabbage salad with a super delicious buttermilk vinaigrette that just has some bacon in it. Without bacon, it just wouldn't be the … [Read more...]
I came home from work tonight, only to be surprised by my husband with dinner. I love it when he does this. Honestly I don't care what he makes, just the fact that he makes dinner is more than enough for me. Tonight he surprised me with this wonderful tuna salad with pecans and raisins. He made a … [Read more...]
Here's yet another salad! This salad, however, is my husband's idea and his recipe and the best part is that he made it. I can't complain when he cooks, because I love it, especially after a long day at work! This salad to me is the picture of health. Spinach, strawberries, tomatoes and red … [Read more...]
So here we are on a weekday and you come home from a long day at work and you need to make dinner. Well this salad and chicken could not get any easier. This is not necessarily a recipe, it's just more of a dinner idea. A dinner that is good for you, and it's quick and easy to make. Sometimes we … [Read more...]
Have I got a treat for you! I mentioned before, I'm not crazy about eggplants, but this dish is one of my favorites, honestly. Â I would say it's more of a spread than truly a salad, but you serve this salad on some nice crusty bread with some sliced tomatoes on the side, oh man, it doesn't get … [Read more...]
I'm continuing on with my salad recipes that I got from a friend of ours and I think I hit the jackpot with this cabbage and sesame seed salad. I am putting this on my favorites list because I just loved it. Normally I'm not a big fan of cabbage, and I will avoid it at any cost, unless I'm … [Read more...]
How about another refreshing salad for the summer, that will surely help us stay trim and looking good in those shorts. That's right, you heard it, an apple and orange salad with raisins and pecans! Don't knock it till you try it, it's delicious, the sweetness from the raisins and the crunchiness … [Read more...]
Today was my first day back to work after one week vacation. I thought that after one long week, I go back to work and all my problems would be over. Not so. My work and problems are still there. Needless to say I came home exhausted and was not in the mood to cook any big dinners, so my husband and … [Read more...]
Happy Canada Day my fellow Canadians! What better way to celebrate this wonderful day, than with a nice and delicious steak salad. It was a gorgeous day for a little barbecue and we decided to take advantage of it. Of course my dear beagle is always the first in line for a little barbecue. But don't … [Read more...]
I love this cucumber salad, it is very refreshing and super easy to make. If you're not a fan of dill, you can skip it, but personally I love fresh dill, and I love cooking with it, I just love the smell of it and the flavor. Recently I've been using dill in pretty much everything I've been cooking … [Read more...]
Ok, I'll be the first one to admit I'm not a broccoli fan. Having said that, I loved this broccoli salad, it was true love at first bite. I don't know what makes it so good, whether it's the garlic, or the rice vinegar, whatever it is, it's a winner. And to top it all off, it's good for you, so they … [Read more...]
