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Main Dish Salads : Peanut Noodle Vegetable Salad (Gluten and Dairy Free)

This is an ideal season for this delicious salad. Make it for graduation parties, BBQ’s, and picnics. The yummy flavor and vibrant colors make it an excellent choice for a special occasion, but it’s also great to stock the fridge when you’re expecting company for the weekend. Serve it as a meal in a bowl … Continue reading

Cooking Class : Whole Meal Salads & Gluten Free Artisan Bread Class

While it’s still snowing in several parts of our country (and in our city) let’s dream about soon to be spring and then… summer! Our long days of summer in the northwest are beautiful…not too hot, clear and sunny.   We squeeze in as much outdoor time as possible.  I like to have whole meal … Continue reading

Main Dish Salads : Quinoa Tabbouleh

This traditional middle eastern salad is typically made with bulgur wheat but I prefer the finer texture that quinoa offers.  Quinoa boasts all of the necessary amino acids to make a complete protein, and with the addition of garbanzo beans and a variety of chopped veggies this salad gets moved into a vegan main dish status.  Not vegan? Serve … Continue reading

Barley, Fennel, and Radish Salad and Lazy Day Radish Pickles

It’s just the begining of the season where we eat what we grow and grow what we eat and radishes are full on! But what else does one do with the abundance of radishes besides slice them into green salads? I found this fragrant barley salad with fennel, dill and radishes in a recent issue … Continue reading

Israeli Cous Cous Salad with Roasted Cauliflower

One of our valued front desk girls who works at our hotel is expecting a baby at the end of this month. I had the privilege of hosting a baby shower for her and took the opportunity to make a festive but healthy dinner for the occasion.  What was on the menu?…. we had grilled marinated chicken … Continue reading

Two Favorite Main Dish Salads

A landmark family birthday filled our house with kids and grandkids this last weekend.   I feel a bit challenged when it comes to feeding a crowd day in and day out.  There’s a desire to keep it easy but at the same time healthy and fresh, while spending minimal time and money.   To be honest I can’t say that … Continue reading