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Making the Most of Summer’s Harvest: Tomato, Summer Squash and Cucumber Salad

You know that summer is winding down when the price for a pound of strawberries passes the $3 mark… again (up from $1.50 a few weeks ago) and local markets are practically giving away tomatoes. You can count on an abundance of cucumbers and tomatoes during the late summer months and if you are counting calories and pennies then you might as well make the most of the current crop. The following recipe is a terrific way to showcase your own homegrown vegetables or simply a way to infuse a traditional summer cookout with a hearty dose of nutrients. Besides … Continue reading →

Healthy Summer Entrees—Cranberry Turkey Burgers and Hearty Chop-Chop Salad

When the mercury is soaring and we’re soaking in sweat the last thing any of us wants to do is stand in a stifling hot kitchen whipping up a three-course meal for our families. Instead, consider waiting until the sun dips lower in the evening sky and prepare a light dinner outdoors. One of my family’s favorite grilled entrees is the classic turkey burger. My preschooler devours this particular recipe and has no clue that it is good for her. In fact, ever since the country went on a health kick a few years back (and more and more people … Continue reading →

Watermelon Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

This recipe is the result of a search for salads that didn’t require tomatoes. Because we live in the inner city and our grocery store is not necessarily of great quality (nor do we own a car to go somewhere and buy tomatoes locally), we have decided to forego tomatoes on our food right now! However, my kids don’t like cucumbers, and a salad with just lettuce and dressing is a little boring. Consequently, I turned to my greener friend–spinach. There is nothing more appealing than a spinach salad speckled with brightly colored in season fruit. There’s something about the … Continue reading →

Salads for Your Graduation Party

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Are you throwing a big bash for your graduate? These salads are unique and have just the right amount of sophistication for your many guests that will come through your house wishing the graduate well. One nice thing about featuring salads at a graduation party is you can quickly pair them with some finger sandwiches or order pizza, a graduation cake of course, and then you’re done with the meal! Best of all, this can all be done in advance! Cucumber and Bleu Cheese Salad This salad has a hint of Mediterranean flavor. Although it’s not your typical green salad, … Continue reading →

Kicked Up Chicken Salads

Forget about the traditional chicken salads your grandma used to make. You know the ones where it was hard to see the chicken chunks through all that mayonnaise. These next recipes add a new twist to the childhood classic. The first recipe combines crunchy apples and pecans with the tartness of cranberries and the sweetness of coconut. (All that, plus the chicken.) The dish couldn’t be easier to make and it never fails to get guests excited about eating salad. I like to serve this recipe in lettuce leaves and eat it like a wrap. It’s also a fun way … Continue reading →

Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad

With the weather warming up and the kids out of school who wants to spend more time in a sweltering kitchen than necessary? Not me. Which is why I tend to supplement my weekly dinner menu with hearty salads during the hot summer months. It gives me a chance to spend less time in the kitchen and more time outside. The following recipe is one of my favorites. It provides a twist on ordinary chicken salad and doesn’t include a drop of mayonnaise. Besides being healthy (or at least healthier than traditional chicken salad) it is also a breeze to … Continue reading →