As a little girl, my Yiayia loved her tomato plants. We would have so many tomatoes, that the only thing to do was to can them. I tried to follow in her footsteps with growing tomatoes, but my squirrels love them. So I’m left with the only thing the squirrels hate – jalapenos! But apparently, […]
Salad
Slaw & Order
This is Recipe 2 of 4 for my New Jersey State Bar Association Cooking Demonstration. There’s still time to register. It is a free program to members, and membership is open to licensed attorneys, law students, and paraprofessionals. https://tcms.njsba.com/PersonifyEbusiness/Default.aspx?TabID=1356&productId=62131131. This easy salad dish is a great make-ahead side dish for any night of the week. […]
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Leek and Potato Salad
Happy 4th of July! This recipe cuts out the mayannaise and adds in farm fresh leeks and fresh chives. My husband, who is a touch credit, said “This is my new favorite potato salad!” If you enjoy my recipes, enter your email address for notifications.
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Apple Broccoli Slaw
This tasty fruit and vegetable salad is ready in minutes. You can make it ahead of time as the flavors will develop in the fridge. If you enjoy my recipes, please enter your email address for updates.
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Homemade Caesar Salad
I got a head of farm-fresh Romaine lettuce, so I decided it was time for some homemade Caesar salad dressing. In New Orleans, I had Caesar dressing that was freshly made at my table using raw eggs. Store-bought versions use mayo. I decided to do my own take on Caesar salad dressing by using non-fat […]
Memorial Day Pulled Pork, Cole Slaw, and Potato Salad
Today we honored our heroes who lost their lives defending our liberties. I took our all-American recipes and made them a bit healthier by cutting out extra fats like mayonnaise. This is an all-weekend recipe as the pulled pork needs to slow cook overnight. Usually, my husband smokes the pork shoulder overnight. This year, due […]
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Apple-Broccoli Slaw Salad
This tasty salad is easy to prepare. Apples are the secret star to this dish. Whip up your own vinaigrette to cut out some of the extra calories from oil. Using prepared broccoli slaw saves time. This salad can be prepared as a quick side dish or main course after work.
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Beet Greens
Farm fresh beets come with the “tops”. These are great greens to saute and enjoy. Don’t throw out those “tops”! Quick, easy, and healthy.
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