Recipe Box, A Peach of a Salad and favorite peach recipes

Peaches! Summer is full of so many wonderful things, and summer produce is right at the top of my list, fresh corn, garden tomatoes, and sweet summer peaches are my favorites! Fresh fruit is great in salads Pair it with a flavorful cheese, and walnuts for crunch Bleu cheese, goat cheese or any cheese you … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Broccoli Salad with Nuts, Seeds, Berries & Sweet Sesame Dressing

I decided I’d better make some comfort food salads instead of binge watching the news with Chocolate Chip Walnut Shortbread This salad, dressing and all, only takes about 10 minutes to prepare Don’t be alarmed by the number of dressing ingredients You probably have everything in your pantry The Sweet Sesame Dressing is adapted from … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, All Seasons Salad

Are you in a salad rut? Same old salad every time? I have a formula that I use as a basis for just about every salad I make, even this Berry Salad with Monte Cristo Croutons All Seasons Salad = greens + seasonal fruit and/or vegetable + protein [nuts and/or meat] + cheese [optional] + … Continue reading

Gifts from the Kitchen, Lemon Chive Butter & Pear Raspberry Vinaigrette

These are lovely little tasty touches to your everyday roll,  vegetable or salad.  Easy to make, divine fresh flavor to infuse your food.  Either one of these would make such a thoughtful and appreciated little gift! A little thought, and a little ribbon and a delightful treat is born… With a ripe pear this dressing … Continue reading