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Showing-off Potato Salad

You know those times when you have to bring something along to a BBQ or Pot Luck?  Well, M. Cook, you’re not the only one who all of the sudden becomes the gourmet chef.  How could I possibly bring my 5-ingredient-wonder to a food fest, when my personal character is being judged on such?  THIS [...]

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Sesame Mandarin Salad

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 [...]

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Warm Chicken Walnut salad

This is so yummy, and gets those servings of veggies and protein in there too. 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked 3/4 cup walnut pieces 1/2 pkg spring salad mix (maybe 16 cups, loose) 3 cups red grapes, halved 1/2 cup thinly shredded goat cheese, optional (we used feta cheese) Prepared Raspberry Vinaigrette To prepare [...]

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Salmon & Almond Salad

Even the kids ate this one!  It was so yummy.  We presented all these ingredients in separate bowls and dished it out as desired.  I suppose it could all be tossed together too though.  Ingredients: spring mix salad, bag (approx 6 cups) 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup grapes (optional) 1/2 cup candied almonds 4 servings [...]

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Glazed Salmon Fillets

This is sooo easy and requires 4 ingredients – including the salmon.  4 4″ salmon fillets, defrosted or fresh 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1/4 c water 2 Tbsp brown sugar Heat skillet to med. Add salmon & water to poach. Drizzle soy sauce & sugar evenly over all fillets. Cover and cook approx. 3-4 minutes [...]

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Another Light Menu

Since no one came up with ideas for me on light food that kids will eat. I suppose I have to do my homework. Here’s some options that I came up with for this week on the lighter, oven-free, side of things. And each week, you can find more recipes at OrgJunkie’s MPM carnival**NOTE: they [...]

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Berry Yummy Salad

* NEVER refer to this as spinach salad * bunch of fresh spinach, washed dried whole 1 cup of fresh berries, (bet you’d never guess I like strawberries on mine) 1 cup almonds 1/2 cup white sugar (for almonds) 1/2 cup sweet grapes, halved Dressing: 1 tbsp rice vinegar (it has a nice light flavor) [...]

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Hot Seafood Caesar Salad

EDIT: I totally forgot the chickpeas! !/2 a can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed, then seared with the onions – it’s perfect! 8 cups Romain lettuce, washed & torn 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp margarine 1 cup pre-cooked frozen shrimp, defrosted handful scallops (pre-cooked, frozen? Optional) cup fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/2 onion, sliced thinly [...]

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