Orange Basil Vinaigrette
Vinaigrette sounds so fancy. But really, it’s so simple a caveman could do it. Maybe cavemen did do it? All you have to do is blend or whisk together the following: 1. Oil – olive oil or vegetable oil...
View ArticleOrange Basil Quinoa Salad
I bet you were drooling over this tasty Vinaigrette, just wondering what in the world we would drizzle it over. Well, wonder about it no more. A zesty quinoa salad was the recipient of such a...
View ArticleToasted Quinoa Sesame Shrimp Salad
If I didn’t have a toaster-oven at work, my life would be in shambles. Seriously, ask any of my co-workers. Some things are just better toasted. Here are a few: -Marshmallows -Pecans & sliced...
View ArticleRed, White & Blue Quinoa Fruit Salad with Vanilla Honey Vinaigrette
Sometimes you need a little something sweet on your plate to complement your favorite BBQ foods. This is one of those types of sweet sides. Here are a few reasons why you should make this for your 4th...
View ArticleTarragon & Mint Vinaigrette
Black licorice. It just might be 99.9% of the universe’s least favorite candy. If you can even call it candy… For the sake of the universe, let’s not refer to it as candy. Candy involves chocolate....
View ArticleRoasted Vegetable Salad {with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette}
Salads are usually healthy go-to meals. But we as we have learned from restaurants and fast food places fessing up to the calorie count and ingredients, we know that salads aren’t always the...
View ArticleBlackberry & Gorgonzola Salad with Mixed Berry Vinaigrette
It’s FRIDAY! We made it! You deserve a cookie. I know I do. This week has been straight up grueling. I am fairly positive I have 4 jobs right now. It’s only a season of transition so I’m trekking, but...
View ArticleAsian Spinach Salad with Roasted Asparagus and Zucchini
Let me just say this: toasted sesame oil is the business. The bees knees, if you will. It’s fragrant, toasty and has such a warm and inviting personality. In dressings and sauces, it is such a...
View ArticleSimple Asian Sesame Slaw
I’ve been wanting to go on a picnic for quite some time now. Granted, it’s not exactly picnic season, hence the pouring rain this past week, but now that’s it’s bright, sunny and 70 degrees again, I...
View ArticleSimple Balsamic Peach Summer Salad
Hi friends… WE ARE BACK! Over the past couple of months and weeks, Lauren and I have each had huge job transitions and busy schedules. Then came our two week Italian Vacation! We celebrated the...
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