Take-out Tuesday, Summer Peach Spinach Salad

Posted by the Painted Apron on July 14, 2020 · 33 Comments 

Last week was so much fun, I had an active group at the beach house for 10 days! Everyone pitched in with the cooking, clean-up and menu planning We didn’t do anything fancy, just had fresh, good food One night I threw some chopped ripe peaches into a bowl of torn fresh spinach, crisp romaine … Continue reading →

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Recipe Box, Lazy Day Grape Salad

Posted by the Painted Apron on June 28, 2020 · 16 Comments 

I have shared this recipe before, but its so perfect for summer meals and gatherings, it’s worth sharing again… Grapes are wonderful on their own of course by the handful or perhaps a glass of wine They are a delicious addition to salad Modern Waldorf Salad Even baked on a flatbread! Figgy Bleu Focaccia with … Continue reading →

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Take-out Tuesday, Modern Waldorf Salad

Posted by the Painted Apron on February 26, 2019 · 20 Comments 

Today’s recipe is an updated version of an old classic, Waldorf Salad Waldorf Salad was created for a special event held at the famous Waldorf-Astoria NYC hotel in 1896 Originally it was just apples, celery and mayonnaise, but over the years, nuts and grapes came to be standard ingredients also Since I was only making … Continue reading →

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Holidays, Cinco de Derby, Run for the Tacos & Pina Colada Salad

Posted by the Painted Apron on May 2, 2018 · 25 Comments 

The fun holidays have really been jumbled up this year And this Saturday is not only Cinco de Mayo  💃 It’s also the Kentucky Derby, the famous horse race, also called The Run for the Roses  🏇 🏇       🏇 This is my sweet niece and her cute hubby at the Derby a couple of years … Continue reading →

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Recipe Box, Fresh Strawberry Dressing

Posted by the Painted Apron on April 12, 2018 · 32 Comments 

This is touted as the best strawberry dressing ever And it couldn’t be easier 4 ingredients A quick puree Voilà! Fresh Strawberry Dressing! This recipe is from Cooktoria, and Tania swears that it is so good that you will be eating it by the spoonful! I served it with a fresh spinach salad topped with … Continue reading →

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Take-out Tuesday, Nutty Broccoli & Fruit Salad

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 9, 2018 · 21 Comments 

I chose broccoli as the flavor of the month for January, in an effort to eat healthier and You’ve got to try this salad! I got the recipe from Julia’s Album and the only change I made was adding almonds It really doesn’t need them, as the salad already has cashews, but I loved the … Continue reading →

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Take-out Tuesday, Lazy Day Grape Salad

Posted by the Painted Apron on June 16, 2015 · 11 Comments 

This salad is an old fashioned favorite that appears at many luncheons, showers, teas,  pot lucks and BBQs It goes together in minutes, keeps for several days in the fridge, and is usually the first dish to be gobbled up on the buffet The quantities are easily adjusted, you can make enough for 2 or … Continue reading →

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