Salad

Wheat Berry Salad with Raspberry Vinegar

Grains that pack a punch One of the things I want to do this year, is eat more natural grains –  grains that pack a powerful punch.  Wheat Berries are the least processed form of wheat. Wheat Berries are low in cholesterol, low in saturated fat, heart healthy and high in fiber.  They also contain […]

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  January 6, 2012   No comments

Spinach Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

A Stunning Salad I catered a luncheon yesterday and made a beautiful spinach salad.  Spinach is a really good green to use when you are doing a buffet because it doesn’t wilt as easily.  The colors in this salad are stunning.  You can substitute any kind of crumbly cheese, also I might add some toasted, […]

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  December 13, 2011   2 comments

BLD’s Fresh Vegetable Salad

Too hot for Hemp seeds! Yesterday (October 13th!) it was 100˚ F in Los Angeles.  I already put my summer clothes away!  I saw this salad recipe in yesterday’s Los Angeles Times and thought I would try it.  I, of course, tweaked it.  I added 2 cups of cooked chicken and left out the Hemp seeds.  It […]

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  October 14, 2011   No comments

Parmesan Crisps

Crispy Cheese! These are delicious to eat as a snack or great on a salad.  They are really easy and fast to make. Parmesan Crisps Makes about 10 3 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Smoked paprika or cayenne, optional Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Place a tablespoon of cheese on a nonstick silicone pad or […]

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  September 15, 2011   No comments

Indiana Farmhouse Dressing

A hundred year old recipe This simple recipe has been used for salads, cucumbers and cole slaw for over a hundred years in Indiana, and can be found in many handwritten family cookbooks. It has the advantage of being non-fat if you don’t add the olive oil, but still low-fat if it is added. Indiana […]

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  August 25, 2011   No comments

Summer Chopped Salad

It’s hot out! Here is a fresh, crispy, crunchy, veggie Summer salad recipe for a hot day. Summer Chopped Salad Serves 6 2 Tbs Champagne vinegar 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 lb cooked beets 18 baby carrots, halved lengthwise 1/2 lb fingerling potatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick 1/2 lb […]

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  August 17, 2011   No comments

Tiger Shrimp in Spicy Sauce

Simply Spicy Here is a very simple, fast and easy way to make shrimp. You could also add snow or snap peas and serve it over rice. Tiger Shrimp in Spicy Sauce Serves 4 2 Tbs vegetable oil ½ stick butter 1 garlic clove, finely minced ¼ tsp ginger root, finely minced ½ tsp chili […]

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  July 13, 2011   No comments

Amish Cole Salw

 A side of slaw, hold the mayo! On a trip to Indiana, I bought an Amish cole slaw mixture.  It’s without mayonnaise, so you don’t have to worry about it spoiling in the heat of your BBQ. Amish Cole Slaw Serves 8 1 medium head cabbage, cored and shredded 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 cup white […]

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  June 28, 2011   No comments

Cajun Caesar Salad With Grilled Shrimp

Pasturizing a raw egg Since the following recipe has raw eggs in the dressing….. RAW EGG WARNING The American Egg Board states: There have been warnings against consuming raw or lightly cooked eggs on the grounds that the egg may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria responsible for a type of foodborne illness. To Make […]

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  June 21, 2011   No comments