Nothing to see here, friends. Nothing to see here. EXCEPT THIS INSANELY GORGEOUS AND CRAZY DELICIOUS SPRING COBB SALAD. Whew… sorry, had to get that out. This is definitely worth seeing. And even better: worth making. As in, stop everything you’re doing, find a cutting board, pour a glass of wine, fry up some bacon, and…
Salad Dressing
Grilled Red Onion and Zucchini Salad with a Smoked Balsamic Vinaigrette
I don’t know about you, but I’m still trying to grasp that it’s already March. It feels like we were literally just carving pumpkins and making gingerbread waffles. And yet, here we are, getting our vegetable gardens prepped and dusting off our grills. So, the sous chef is a bit of a grill fanatic and loves…
Grilled Hearts of Romaine with Smoky Caesar Dressing
So cooking and baking are really based on trial and error, right? Luckily, for me (and really the sous chef), these grilled hearts of romaine with smoky caesar dressing were spot on delicious – which is exactly why I’m sharing the recipe with you. I wish I could always say my recipes turn out great – but…
Chopped Chicken, Bacon & Mozzarella Salad with Creamy Avocado-Basil Vinaigrette
It’s that time of year when we’re scrambling to use up all of the fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and bacon in your fridge. Right? Okay, I kid – bacon is a year-round thing for us, let’s be serious. But hey, life is all about balance. So in our case, we balance our vegetables with bacon.
Grilled Farmers’ Market Salad with a Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette
Let’s just say I’m having one of those omgwhatdidIeatthisweekend moments. Just admit it, it happens – you know, wine, summer campfires, and a couple of giant roasted marshmallows or seven later… I don’t want to talk about it. Let’s focus on what’s important here: the fact that these grilled summer vegetables can taste SO good.
Grilled Chicken Salad with Caramelized Onions, White Beans and a Balsamic-Dijon Vinaigrette
In between cookies and loaves of bread I find that throwing in a leaf or two of kale or spinach can be good for morale. Of course, eating sweets like they’re going out of style can also work wonders for a feel-good mood – but that’s not what I’m talking here. I’m talking the kind…
Creamy Chipotle-Cider Dressing
This is the perfect dressing for that southwest inspired salad. For me, it was the delicious Cajun Rubbed Steak Salad. So simple, so easy. Creamy Chipotle-Cider Dressing 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon minced chipotle pepper (or less, if you don’t like it as spicy) 1 teaspoon adobo sauce…
Red Wine-Dijon Vinaigrette
This Red Wine-Dijon Vinaigrette is simple, flavorful and elegant. Perfectly paired with the Spinach and Arugula Salad with Raspberries and Avocado. Recipe: 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 squeeze of half lemon 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Folks,…