Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts & Healthy Cooking Tips

Chicken Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

I find myself turning to this quick and easy chicken salad for many weeknight dinners. It’s the perfect combination of crunchy and...

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Cran-Orange Couscous Salad

I often create salads for summer using a variety of healthy, filling grains. This version with tender couscous is amped up by the...

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Balsamic Green Bean Salad

Serve up those green beans in a whole new way–with a green bean salad recipe! The tangy flavors and crunch of these balsamic green...

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California Tossed Salad

Even though I'm retired, I'm busier than ever! Served with crusty French bread, this speedy salad is a meal in itself.

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Tomato and Basil Couscous Salad

It’s hard to believe that tossing a few pantry ingredients with summer’s fresh best can yield such a lovely salad. Pair it with...

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Quick Nicoise Salad

Like the classic French salad Nicoise, I pack my salad with veggies, potatoes, tuna and eggs. Cooking the potatoes and beans together...

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Chicken Quinoa Salad

We pile our favorite gyro fixin’s into nutritious quinoa bowls. Our local gyro guy has a cool but spicy sauce that transforms his...

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Savory Pork Salad

Make an easy-going meal in a bowl by tossing together healthful veggies, pork tenderloin, fresh herbs and spices with a warm soy dressing.

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Spicy Mongolian Beef Salad

This light and loaded beef salad even satisfies my meat-loving husband.

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Strawberry-Chicken Salad with Buttered Pecans

Having lived in several states in the South, I love tossing pecans into recipes for a little added flavor and crunch. Fresh berries...

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Pear Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette

I created this recipe using ingredients on hand from a recent party - pears, mozzarella and salad greens. It’s beautiful to look...

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Frosted Fruit Salad

This breakfast recipe is easy, light, delicious and uses up the bananas and apples I always has on hand.

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