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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 it, although it gave it a [...]

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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 chicken, season and cook until JUST cooked.  [...]

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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 glazed salmon
4 Tbsp sunflower [...]

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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 per side, depending on thickness.  Try [...]

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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: [...]

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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)
1 Tbsp EV olive oil
1/2 tsp poppy [...]

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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
GF Caesar salad dressing

wash, tear lettuce. [...]

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