salads

Simple Sides for Busy Nights

December 17, 2011

I am not a frozen dinner type of girl. I can probably count the times my family has had frozen dinners on two hands. But sometimes my kids just beg for them. Weird right? I think I might have been the same way as a kid. Growing up, I never had frozen dinners either. But once [...]

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Wild Arugula Salad With Pears

October 27, 2011

Early in the week, I happened to be looking through the September issue of Every Day with Rachael Ray. It was right before lunch time and I found a salad that I couldn’t wait to make. Lucky for me, I had all the ingredients. In about five minutes, my light and healthy lunch was ready. [...]

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Mexican Rice Salad

September 28, 2011

Back in college I was a waitress at a Mexican restaurant. The best part about this place was that you could get good cheap food, bottomless bowls of free chips and giant $2 margaritas. What more could you want for dinner at 21 years old? They also had giant house salads for only $2.50. I remember my roommates coming to visit [...]

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Caprese Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette

July 26, 2011

Jersey tomatoes are here and I am one happy Jersey girl. Whenever I have a barbecue or summer party, juicy tomatoes and fresh mozzarella are on the menu. I happened to have some leftover pesto in the fridge so I thought I could jazz up my usual salad. I have to tell you that I [...]

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Greek Shrimp and Artichoke Salad

July 12, 2011

Yesterday was hot and today is supposed to be even hotter in NJ. The temperatures are predicted to reach 100. When it is this hot, I don’t feel like cooking a big meal. A salad and some ice cream is my perfect dinner. But to make a salad for the husband is another story. I [...]

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Special Guest Post: Vegan Potato Salad

June 27, 2011

Today we have a special guest post from Laura Gesin. Laura is another Jersey girl and has a blog where she shares her adventures as a mother, daughter, teacher, friend and vegan. She also builds and designs websites. Her twitter id is @lgesin. Since Fourth of July weekend is right around the corner and Laura [...]

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