Last summer I went crazy and purchased a full flat of strawberries from my favorite strawberry farmer. The primary goal of this purchase was to make my new savory strawberry salad. Do you have anything that you go crazy on and purchase a lot of when they’re in season? I have also been known to…
Category: Salad
Gluten Free Orzo 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. When I first made it I was not eating gluten free, but have since given it a tweak to match my gluten-free cooking needs. When…
Hawaiian Sweet Potato Salad
Hawaiian Sweet Potato Salad I went on a tropical theme a few months 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 from there. I hope you enjoy this recipe for Hawaiian…
Italian Bean Salad
Italian food is on my mind. Sometimes more than others. This recipe for Italian bean salad was a requested favorite while we were catering. It’s hard for me to acknowledge, but we’re coming up on the 1st anniversary of our closure. I can’t believe it’s almost been a year. There have been so many changes….
Sicilian Orange Salad
This recipe for Sicilian orange salad was another winery even recipe. One of my best friends from home has a brother that’s a local winemaker here on the Central Coast. If you’re ever looking for delicious Italian varietals look no further than Clesi winery in Templeton. If you go tasting, tell them Heather Pesco sent…
Red Rice Salad
I found a recipe for red rice salad this past spring and never got around to making it. I’m actually glad I waited until summer to make this so I could use fresh summer peaches. Sure you could use frozen, but it just won’t taste the same. Red Rice Salad 1 Persian cucumber, washed, sliced…
Easy Orzo & Chicken Salad
Being a busy mom makes me want to hit the easy button – a lot. True confession, but really – a lot. So when I came up with this recipe for this easy orzo & chicken salad I just had to share. I know you want easy, kid approved, family friendly recipes just like I…
Great Pasta Salad
This great pasta salad is my favorite and a “must make” for summertime – picnics, bbq, beach, lake, camping – I’ve taken it everywhere. My favorite thing about it is it’s an easy one to alter depending on your personal tastes & depending on what you happen to have in your kitchen at that moment….
Quick Pasta Salad
I came up with this quick pasta salad when we were living in San Francisco. This is crazy easy, and when I say easy I mean EASY! Feel free to adjust the vegetables you use. I’m partial to the ones listed, but cook to your taste. Remember there is no right or wrong when it…