Archive for the ‘Salad Recipes’ Category

Pear, Avocado and Gorgonzola Salad

This is such a great salad; I serve it all the time. The pear and Gorgonzola cheese compliment each other so deliciously. This is a great starter salad or you could put grilled chicken or shrimp on top and make it into a meal.
In a small bowl, whisk together:
1/2 vegetable oil
1/3 cup rice [...]

Black Peppercorn and Mustard Braised Short Ribs

I made these ribs last night for my family and they were delicious.  The meat was so tender and flavorful.  These ribs are so easy to make because it all goes into the crock pot.
In a small bowl, combine:
2 tablespoons peppercorns, coarsely ground
2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds, coarsely ground
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Rub peppercorn, mustard seed [...]

Caesar Burger

My husband loves burgers so I am always looking to find new ways to prepare them.  This recipe is a wonderful twist on Caesar salad.  For a really decadent treat, I like to top them with a slice or two of bacon.
In a large mixing bowl, combine:
1-1 and 1/4 lb ground chicken
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 [...]

Ranch Chicken Tenders

This is an ideal dish for a gathering because it is easy finger food.  Perfect for a football party, picnic, or informal cocktail party.  You can serve this chicken dish as an appetizer with your favorite sauce to dip into (try Leigh’s Marinara Sauce) or put it on top of a salad or pasta dish [...]

Pulled Barbecue Pork

This is a perfect recipe for a Superbowl party because it makes a large amount of meat and is cooked in the crock pot so you don’t have to be in the kitchen.  The pulled pork goes great on sandwich or hamburger rolls. I like to serve it with my Asian Coleslaw and french fries.

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