Quinoa is so yummy. Paired with the roasted butternut squash and sweet currants make this dish extra special. You can serve this as a main course vegetarian meal over a bed of lettuce, or as a side dish with your roasted chicken or fish. This is how we do it…(that is a song that is stuck [...]
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Orange & Cranberry Quinoa with Chicken
This was one heck of a busy holiday season for me. Not only was I busy but I also over indulged in all the holiday foods. I kind of have a food hangover! Not fun. I am going to get a head start on eating healthy again, and this is the perfect meal to start [...]
Heirloom Tomatoes with Corn and Basil
I think I’m obsessed with tomato and corn salads right now… and when my friend, Valerie, took me to her Tuesday night farmer’s market I knew I had to make just one more. I bought the Sungold and the sweet grape tomatoes as well as a couple of the heirloom tomatoes. Let me tell ‘ya [...]
Coleslaw with Apples and Cranberries
Here is an easy and tasty side dish to serve at your next BBQ. I love the sweetness of the dressing and cranberries, tang of the Granny Smith apples and crunch of the cabbage. By using the pre-shredded bag of cabbage and carrot mixture, this side dish comes together quickly. Here is the shredded Granny [...]
Honey Roasted Squash Bruschetta
Not only was this quite tasty, but very elegant and beautiful. I worked at the winery this weekend and we served this with our new release of wines. I really enjoyed the flavors of the honey against the slightly sweet butternut squash. This would be a great salad to serve in the winter months. The [...]
Asian Beef Tostadas
Please, don’t faint. I know it has been a while since I have posted a new recipe. Life has served up a big bowl of crazy for me lately….leaving my poor blog unattended and unloved. But I am baaaack! I am back with an easy and delicious week night meal. You can serve these as [...]
Greens with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
This is the perfect salad to accompany your Christmas and New Year meals. I love the tartness of the pomegranate juice and sweetness of the honey. It really balances out this delicious vinaigrette. I used a mix of half baby greens and half baby spinach. It was perfect. Let’s get started with the vinaigrette. I [...]
Super Simple Green Salad with Grapeseed Oil & Balsamic Vinaigrette
Can I just say Wow?! My friend, Valerie Patterson of Hidden Oaks Bed and Breakfast in Sonoma, made this for her friend who owns a winery. I have to say that although this salad is super simple, it is also super delicious. I am so used to throwing everything into a salad that it is [...]
Warm Pasta Salad with Roasted Vegetables
I love when autumn arrives. I totally change how we eat when the evenings become a little cooler. I put away the grill and start thinking a little differently on how I will be preparing our meals. This is a great little pasta salad. I prefer to serve it warm or room temperature, but it [...]
Orzo with Everything
This salad is just bursting with amazing flavors and textures. Unfortunately, I didn’t get my usual step-by-step photos in; however, this is a very straight forward recipe. Just boil, chop and toss. This is the perfect salad to feed a large group, take to a pot-luck or picnic. You can also add in chicken or [...]
