Giant white carrots are in season? No, it’s daikon and it’s available now! Since I’m always trying to incorporate more fruits and vegetables in my recipes, I sought out daikon, a mildly flavored radish that looks like a giant white carrot. It’s juicy and crisp, just perfect for a fall or winter fruit salad like… Continue Reading
This salad is so easy and quick, you can make 8 servings of salad and dressing in less than 20 minutes. I love the quart mason jars because storing it is so convenient and the salads actually last longer. Start layering with the dressing to keep the lettuce nice and crisp and out of the… Continue Reading
Upgrade your chicken salad! Whether you like yours as a salad or a sandwich, you’ll really love this recipe! The addition of slightly spicy chutney along with sour cream makes this chicken salad both creamier and more complex. Even better, it’s quick and simple to make with leftover chicken! This is the most versatile recipe.… Continue Reading
It’s just as time consuming cooking for 8 as it is cooking for one or two. The best way to prepare meals in advance in case you’re cooking for one or two is using salads strategically layers into quarts sized mason jars. You can even buy the white plastic lids that are dishwasher safe and… Continue Reading
For me, this is a classic picnic salad I’ve been making for many years. It’s that good! You can elevate it with more sophistication by including 2 teaspoons orange zest, 1/2 cup of peeled sliced kiwi (about 2), and 1/4 teaspoon allspice, but its really good with just a few ingredients for a quick and easy… Continue Reading
So Good and Easy! Buy the store bought dressing as a time saver or make the homemade dressing recipe (below) and you’ll be blown away by how good it tastes without preservatives and chemicals. Either way, here’s a good recipe to double or triple. It keeps well in the refrigerator if covered tightly, for a… Continue Reading
