Some things I always have on hand for my salads: In the freezer: - walnut pieces - almond slices - sunflower seeds - blueberries - cranberries - coconut In the pantry: - mandarin oranges - poppy seeds In the fridge, on occassion: - "fun" cheeses (freshly shredded parmesan, crumbled feta, tex mex prepared … [Read more...]
Sesame Mandarin Salad
February 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I just tossed this together this afternoon - it was delish! spring mix salad 3 Tbsp cooked, crumbled bacon bits (I use prepared, store bought from Kraft) 2 Tbsp Renee's Sesame Asian Vinaigrette 1 small can of mandarin oranges, drained 3 Tbsp sliced almonds - I'm still undecided whether I like the bacon bits in it, although it … [Read more...]
Blueberry Feta Salad
February 11, 2009 By 1 Comment
This is one of those good experiments. :) - 1/2 cup blueberries fresh or frozen - 8oz fresh baby spinach - 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese (unseasoned) - 1/4 cup walnut pieces - 2 Tbsp raspberry vinaigrette … [Read more...]
How to add Brown Rice to the menu
January 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Since we're being all healthy 'n stuff, we're trying to get in a little more whole grains into our diet. And we're the kids aren't so fond of plain brown rice. It isn't like white rice - you can't just eat it out of the pot, and enjoy it. So here's some tips to get ya started - and PLEASE add your own in the comments so we can all see what … [Read more...]
Renee’s Gourmet Salad Dressings
January 13, 2009 By 1 Comment
Here's the list of Renee's Gluten Free Salad dressings. I found this in my local grocery store in BC, Canada. Apparently the products are not available in American retail stores. Perhaps ordering from Canada is an option? We tried the Spanish Onion and Poppyseed (pictured below) and if you love creamy dressings, you'll love this one! It is … [Read more...]
Mom’s Cucumber Salad
December 17, 2008 By 1 Comment
TOTALLY ran out of veggies a couple days ago. You just gotta have something fresh with Shepherd's Pie, no? Here's something similar to my Mom's cucumber salad when I was growing up: cucumber (okay, so I did have a cucumber), sliced drizzle EVOO and white rice vinegar dash of Italiano seasoning Serve: crunchy, crispy, fresh, yummy! … [Read more...]
