This is my go-to champagne herb vinaigrette dressing. I try to avoid store-bought dressings whenever possible. I like to have a couple dressings on hand in the refrigerator so I can throw a salad together quickly or use it as a marinade for fish or chicken when needed. It is a perfect vinaigrette dressing for every day and even for entertaining guests. It goes well with a variety of greens and looks pretty with all the fresh herbs. I use it most often with mixed greens or red and green butter lettuce and thinly sliced apples, goat cheese…
Santa Rosa Chicken Salad is one of my all-time favorite recipes from the Pasadena Junior League Cookbook, “California Sizzles”. I received the cookbook as a wedding gift, and after 22 years, it is still my most used cookbook. You won’t find any mayo in this chicken salad favorite. Consider this a perfect salad for your leftover chicken and any vegetables you want to add to the mix. It is always a hit in our house for family or guests. I promise there won’t be any left and everyone will beg for the recipe…
This Chinese Chicken Salad is one of my boy’s favorites. Ok, so they have been known to pick out the vegetables. I love the recipes that work for a make-ahead dinner at home, for a potluck get together, and for a luncheon. This recipe is from my all-time favorite cookbook, the Barefoot Contessa “Parties!”. Ingredients: 4 split chicken breasts (bone-in, skin-on) Good olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 pound asparagus, ends removed, and cut in thirds diagonally 1 red bell pepper, cored and seeded 2 scallions (white and…
I LOVE salads. Eating a wide variety of cooked vegetables is not one of my strengths (traumatized by overcooked spinach as a kid), but I love them raw in salads. They are my go-to for lunchtime to try and avoid a cheesy sandwich in the panini maker (it just taunts me from the counter). I got this Corn and Tomato Salad recipe from a summer cooking class with Something Homemade. It is one of my favorites and definitely worth sharing with family and friends during the summer time. Ingredients 3 cups fresh arugula (about 2 ounces) 3 cups fresh…