Sausage and Peppers Pasta Salad I have been thinking about this sausage and peppers pasta salad since eating it as a child. For the life of me I could not remember who made it first. My Mom says it was my Aunt Deb but I am not so sure. Either way, it was so good that I have been thinking of it for nearly 40 years. I decided to make it from memory today. It is just as good as I remember. This Sausage and Peppers Pasta Salad has very few ingredients but the few that do, pack a punch.…
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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 ReadingBenedictine Dip Benedictine Dip is a Kentucky Derby Classic. There are many versions of this dip and many are very traditional. This version of Benedictine Dip is my variation and it is simple to make and very delicious. Make this Benedictine dip with grated onion, grated cucumber and cream cheese. It is best when it sits in the fridge overnight. I love serving it with cucumber slice and toasted baguette slices. The full, printable recipe is below. Beyond the recipe is more information and tips for those who would like more clarification. Full, Printable Recipe The Trick Is Grating The…
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Continue ReadingCopycat Thai Crunch Salad with Peanut Dressing One of my addictions is the Thai Crunch Salad from California Pizza Kitchen. CPK is a chain restaurant that is known for unique pizzas and fresh salads. It used to be called the Chinese Chicken Salad. the good news it, the salad name changed but the dark brown peanut dressing did not change. Occasionally I let myself splurge and have the salad delivered and I always get two of the dressings. This was getting expensive, so I decided to make it myself. hence the recipe for this Copycat Thai Crunch Salad with Peanut…
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Continue ReadingPotluck Party Pasta Salad This Potluck Party Pasta Salad is sure to be a hit at all your gatherings. Made with very simple and accessible ingredients. Such as: grape tomatoes, red onion, provolone cheese and some cucumbers and bell peppers. The secret ingredient in this recipe is that the dressing is made with two packs of Good Seasons, Italian Dressing. I make the Good Seasons slightly different then the package directions which I cover in the full and printable recipe below. All of these ingredients combined, make a crave worthy pasta salad that everyone is going to DEMAND you make.…
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Continue ReadingCopycat Jewel Chef’s Kitchen French Quarter Dressing Copycat Jewel Chef’s Kitchen French Quarter Dressing was a product of Chicagoland based Jewel Food Stores. The dressing sold in the Chef’s Kitchen department which was their deli. If you remember, the French Quarter Dressing was sold in a short, stubby, rounded on the bottom bottle and narrower at the top. The sides of the bottle had ridges. I know this and remember it well. I worked in the Chef’s Kitchen in the late 90’s into the early 2000’s. Uncertain as to when they discontinued this delectable dressing. I had forgotten about it…
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Continue ReadingBig Green Salad With Green Dressing This Big Green Salad with Green Dressing is a fun, festive and healthy dish to include on your holiday party spreads. The big green salad, made with a spinach and iceberg lettuce. The salad is then topped with all the delicious crunchy veggies like cucumber and celery. Feel free to swap these green veggies for other green veggies of your choice. The green dressing is simple and a tiny bit healthier, made with sour cream, ranch powder and avocados. The dressing is creamy, thick and delicious with the addition of parsley and rice wine…
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