Holy Guacamole!
Oh yea, it's as good as it looks and zesty too! I found this delicious version of guacamole in one of my favorite children's books, Chicks and Salsa by Aaron Reynolds. Of course, I did alter it a bit to suit my fancy and it turned out beautifully and all the chicken's said, "Ole!" HERE'S ALL I DID 1 large garlic clove, finely minced 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped cilantro the juice... More...
By Jill | 5 comments | Full Recipe...Grape Tomato Feta Salad
This grape tomato and feta salad is light, zesty and perfect next to roasted chicken. Heck, it's perfect right out of the container with a few crackers on the side. HERE'S ALL YOU NEED 1 pint grape tomatoes 2 tablespoons finely chopped purple onion 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Roasted Chicken Salad
Oh yea? Well, pack THIS in your lunch box! I've just finished roasting up a batch of chicken breasts for the week ahead. I had a little red bell pepper and salad greens leftover from the Chicken Rollups dinner, so I put them together for lunch. I roasted the chicken breast my usual way, except I changed the salt and pepper. Doesn't that sound odd? "I changed... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Chicken and Black Bean Salad
This week, I'm on a salad kick for lunch. This salad combination is so good, I've eaten it for 3 days in a row! It helps to have leftover cooked chicken on hand. So, I'll first mention how I cooked the chicken. HERE'S ALL YOU HAVE TO DO 1 pound chicken tenders or 2 chicken breasts 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt and pepper Heat olive oil in pan on med. high heat. Carefully add... More...
By Jill | 4 comments | Full Recipe...Mexican Stack Salad
I devoured a Mexican Stack salad for lunch today. It has an odd combination of ingredients, but MAN, IT IS GOOD! The Mexican Stack Salad is perfect for pot luck gatherings. If you have enough guests attending, each person picks one or two ingredients to bring to the meal. HERE'S ALL YOU NEED FOR THIS TASTY SALAD 2 pounds cooked ground beef with taco seasoning 2 pounds cooked ground beef with... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Tuna Salad for the Ladies’ Luncheon
Nothing says Ladies' Luncheon like finger sandwiches, ice tea and rich desserts. Last week, I signed up to make tuna salad sandwiches for my Community Bible Study class. I love a GOOD tuna salad sandwich. No other sandwich is more filling. Now, a really good tuna salad sandwich must be made to be sweet and salty with crunch and chew. The bread needs to be firm or toasted,... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Spinach Salad that Stands Out at Parties
The first time I read this recipe, I wasn't so sure about it. I knew if I served it up to a group of women, it would go over just fine. However, this would be to my couples Sunday night life group. This was a group that had burly men and picky eaters all mixed in together. My rebellious side said "go for it!" So, I made it. IT WAS DELICIOUS! The crowd went... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Aunt Deb’s Layered Salad
Aunt Deb's layered salad is crunchy, creamy and can be a meal on its own! Our family eats it every time we have Italian style meals. It's great to make for potluck gatherings and can easily be made ahead. In fact, this layered salad tastes better when made one day ahead of eating it. This recipe makes A LOT of salad, perfect for potluck, holiday dinners, Bible study meet ups, where ever 6 or more... More...
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