Delicious Tangy Chicken Salad Everyone loves my chicken salad. They say that it is tangy and delicious. This chicken salad has very simple ingredients that add great flavor and texture. It is even better the longer it sits. The full, printable and Pinterest Pinnable recipe is at the end of this post. You will have questions about some of the steps and ingredients, so peruse the following paragraphs for the information below. Buttermilk Powder The first ingredient you will question is Buttermilk powder. I get this Buttermilk powder on Amazon. There are many brands. But you can also find this…
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Continue ReadingGrilled Marinated Sweet Peppers These Grilled Marinated Sweet Peppers are the perfect topping to your Italian Beef and Italian Sausage Sandwiches. Char these on your grill, then place in a covered bowl to soften the skins so they easily peel from the pepper. Marinated in a sweet vinegar and olive oil with some oregano, salt and sugar. These peppers will be the perfect topping to all your Summer sandwiches. The full, written recipe is at the end of this post, but there are some pictures and paragraphs before the recipe for those who need clarification. Burn Baby Burn The peppers…
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Continue ReadingSummer Salad With Whole Grain Farro This Summer Salad with Whole Grain Farro not only tastes good, but it is good for you! Made with farro, which to me, is like a cross between a grain and a pasta, Summer Veggies and a vinaigrette. This salad can be eaten as soon as it is made. It is even better the longer it sits and can be made up to twenty four hours in advance. What Is Farro? Farro is an Ancient Whole Wheat Grain with a nutty taste and a chewy texture.Prepare this like rice. To me, it is kind…
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Continue ReadingCaesar Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken This recipe is always a favorite in my house for Summer and Spring. Caesar Pasta Salad is easily made with ready made ingredients that come together perfectly. The grilled chicken is easy to make and has great flavors. The chicken is marinated overnight with a can of Sprite and some Zesty Italian Dressing. The Caesar Pasta Salad I am always surprised when people have never had a lettuce salad with pasta. I worked in a deli in the 1990’s and these types of salads were always our best sellers. In fact, the inspiration for…
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Continue ReadingChicago Style Hot Dogs Chicago Style Hot Dogs are a culinary classic. They also happen to cause the most controversy when it comes to my followers. A typical Chicago Style Hot Dog is made with an all beef hot dog, usually from the local Chicago brand Vienna Beef. The hot dog is usually steamed or boiled, served on a S. Rosens Mary Ann, Poppy Seed Bun. Chicago Style Hot Dogs are topped with: yellow mustard, onions, tomatoes, sport peppers, neon relish, celery salt and a pickle. The controversy comes from the people who disagree on the brand of hot dogs…
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Continue ReadingBacon, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwiches with Special Sauce This Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwich with Special Sauce are always a real treat. Made with the usual suspects and the addition of my “special sauce”. The special sauce is a tomato powder based spread with the tangy addition of lemon pepper that brings out the zing of the tomatoes and salty bacon. The Special Sauce for the Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato The tomato powder is a lesser know ingredient that is always a surprise to many people. I get my tomato powder from a brand called The Spice Way, they sell…
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Continue ReadingCucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches These cucumber cream cheese sandwiches are simple deliciousness. Made with cream cheese, cucumber, butter and mayo. These come together easily with a few detailed yet simple steps. This sandwich is so decadent, fresh and delicious. They are perfect for a Mother’s Day tea or a simple party snack. These are a thoughtful, delicate and delicious party food, especially when you are on a budget. These sandwiches pair really well with my famous BLT PASTA SALAD. This makes the perfect Mother’s Day Luncheon. The Lettuce I like to use the butter lettuce for these sandwiches. It is…
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Continue ReadingChili For Two I love chili and my Mom makes one of my most favorite recipes. To be honest, there’s not many chilis I don’t love. I came up with this Chili For Two that is a slight variation of my Mom’s recipe. This recipe yields enough for two people to have decent size portions and just enough for leftovers for one extra meal. Give or take. This chili for two is made with lean ground beef, whole tomatoes, a little bit of onion and red peppers. Plus, seasonings and herbs you can adjust to your taste preferences. Additionally, this…
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