Japanese Cucumber Salad
This is an easy, refreshing, and healthy side dish. Garnish this with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, if desired. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully assemble the salad in the…
Greek Salad
To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I assemble the salad ingredients in a bowl, make the dressing, refrigerate both all day, then toss the salad just before serving. Salad -8 oz romaine…
Tabbouleh
This is a light, crisp, refreshing salad that is standard Middle Eastern fare and absolutely delicious! Serve at room temperature with pita bread and hummus, or a grilled kabob. To…
White Bean and Artichoke Salad
This salad is a simple base recipe and can easily be altered to use, or leave out, what you have on hand. Some dijon mustard would be a great addition…
Green Bean and Mushroom Saute
-1 pound green beans, cut in half -2 tablespoons olive oil -1 onion, chopped -2 portobello mushroom caps, halved and thinly sliced -1 tsp salt -1/4 tsp black pepper -1/2…
Curried Quinoa Salad
I make this same salad with couscous, quinoa or leftover brown rice that needs to be eaten. It’s a great light lunch, especially when served over a bed of greens….
Egg Drop Soup
This version of the popular takeout soup is super quick, easy, inexpensive and comforting. -4 cups chicken or vegetable broth -1 Tbsp cornstarch -1 Tbsp soy sauce -1/2 tsp sesame…
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
This is my version of the classic Thai soup, Tom Kha Gai. When I don’t have lemongrass on hand I use 3 drops of lemongrass essential oil stirred in at…
