Salads and Sides

Wedge Salad recipe

Wedge Salad

This classic wedge salad recipe features iceberg lettuce, tomato, crumbled bacon, chives, and an easy, creamy, homemade blue cheese dressing you’ll crave time and time again. I am a green salad girl. From leafy spring lettuces delicately dressed in my favorite vinaigrette to spunky arugula salad to loaded-to-the-gills cobb salads, I love ’em all. But […]

How to Make Classic Macaroni Salad

How to Make Classic Macaroni Salad

Nothing says summertime eating like a serving of the best, classic macaroni salad with eggs and crisp vegetables dressed in a simple and creamy but still light mayonnaise dressing for any picnic, potluck, or barbecue. Sometimes you just don’t mess around with the classics. Much like my Grandma’s Potato Salad (THE BEST) and my Creamy Coleslaw, […]

Grilled Flank Steak with Arugula and Parmesan

Grilled Flank Steak with Arugula and Parmesan

My simple grilled flank steak marinade yields the most tender and flavorful steaks, served over a bed of fresh arugula, topped with shaved Parmesan and thinly sliced red onions for the easiest, most delicious dinner salad. With summer in full throttle, we’ve been firing up the grill on the regular. […]

Spanish Shrimp with Chickpeas

Spanish Shrimp with Chickpeas

Sautéed shrimp and chickpeas with bell peppers and onions get a dash of smoked paprika for small bites of Spanish shrimp essence. Most days when I’m editing photos or cooking for the blog, I have something playing in the background. Keeping with the theme, it’s usually a cooking show I […]

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Salad With Pears, Gorgonzola, and Candied Pecans

This simple green salad topped with crunchy pears, creamy gorgonzola cheese, and candied pecans drizzled with a Dijon vinaigrette dressing is the perfect companion to any winter dinner. Advertisements Everyone needs a great green salad for those winter days when seasonal farmers markets have closed up shop. This one, made […]

Mastering the Art of Dijon Vinaigrette A Delectable Recipe

Mastering the Art of Dijon Vinaigrette: A Delectable Recipe

Mastering the Art of Dijon Vinaigrette: A Delectable Recipe and Expert Tips for Culinary Success This simple yet flavorful Dijon vinaigrette, enhanced with finely chopped shallots, elevates every salad with an authentic and tangy French essence. Many home cooks have been misled into assuming that salad dressings and vinaigrettes must […]