Orzo and Chicken Salad

I think you will like this recipe for orzo and chicken salad. This was my very own creating and it turned out so well, that the family asked me to keep it around. Bonus, this was a crazy easy recipe to make. I have since given it a tweak to match my gluten-free cooking needs….

Hawaiian Sweet Potato Salad

Hawaiian Sweet Potato Salad I hope you enjoy this recipe for Hawaiian Sweet Potato Salad. I went on a tropical theme a while back. The warmer weather we were having made me want to eat things from warmer locations. My husband has traveled to Hawaii many times and really enjoys it when I cook food…

Sesame Dressing

This sesame dressing is so incredibly easy, and delicious. You’ll wonder why you’ve never made it before. When I make it – I tend to make a double batch that way I have it in the fridge and lots of salad eating! I hope you enjoy making this sesame dressing as much as I do….

Dairy-Free Poppy Seed Dressing

My family has a huge love for the store bought poppy seed dressing so I finally decided to create my very own homemade dairy-free poppy seed dressing. Years ago after tasting a salad made by my cousin I decided it was time to make it myself. You can find the recipe HERE. I hope you…

Hamburger Salad

Hamburger Salad Ever had a moment where you wanted a burger but didn’t want all the carbs of a burger? Now you can enjoy that very food without all the guilt. Enter the hamburger salad! This will remind you of your favorite burger joint, and you wont have to feel as guilty when you eat…

Watermelon Jicama Salad

Watermelon Jicama Salad I’ve always enjoyed cool refreshing salads during warmer weather months. This watermelon jicama salad is no exception. You can serve this on its own with your favorite chips, or dress it up and serve it over your favorite grilled fish. Do you have favorite salad recipes you like to cook during the…

Black Bean and Corn Salad

In trying to eat healthier I have been trying to incorporate beans into our diet more. I have been playing with cooking my own beans – like my earlier recipe for cooked black beans. I have also made my own homemade re-fried beans! This recipe for black bean and corn salad came from one of…

Mexican Street Corn Bowls

I’ve been hoarding recipes and thought it was time to spend some quality time in the kitchen testing them out. This recipe for Mexican Street Corn Bowls is delicious, easy and a family pleaser. I tried this in January – but imagine how tasty this would be with the fresh summer corn that is at…

Shrimp Salad

This recipe for Shrimp Salad with Mint-Chili Dressing was a total hit. This year I’m starting off with healthy cooking to get the husband in the groove for the rest of the year. Between the two of us, he lacks willpower and caves to the call of a bag of cookies. Though I shouldn’t complain…