When left to my own devices, I'll incorporate stone fruit into most meals this time of the year. So when I find myself in the possession of a bunch of greens and a need for lunch, these normally sweet-centric fruits become the stars of a savory salad.
Sometimes, my youngster and I are on our own for dinner. It's not often, but when we are, we opt for fun dishes that feature fresh foods and a lot of crunch. A perfect example are salads teeming with gourmet greens, crunchy coconut chicken, and drizzled with a spicy-sweet mustard dressing.
If you think salad is a boring way to have dinner while keeping your kitchen cool, you have another think coming! Enjoy this fantastic main dish salad brimming with fresh asparagus, crispy bacon, and tender chunks of chicken and keep your cool.
Cole slaw finds its way onto plates as second fiddle to sandwiches or fried fish, but it never gets a starring role. What if you could tweak lowly cole slaw such that it became dinner's center piece? It's time to make a healthy main dish cole slaw with an Asian twist!
It's time for a lesson in cleaning out your refrigerator without feeling like a garbage disposal. A method for getting rid of those must-go items while making dinner seem like a gourmet adventure? It's all within reach. You just need to be able to think outside the box while taking a look inside your fridge!
Summer calls for enjoying fresh fruit as often as possible. Try getting a variety of your favorites by combining them in a salad with a tangy-sweet dressing. It's a great side for all of your summer favorites and a perfect picnic or potluck offering.
What does a food writer have for lunch? More often than not, it's something quick, easy to put together, and delicious. Get one of my favorite make-ahead lunch favorites featuring fresh broccoli and some unlikely ingredient candidates for a salad.
Ethiopian cuisine does a great job of using lentils and adding heat. Enjoy it all in a traditional red lentil salad called Azifa. Like chili in Texas, there are as many varieties of Azifa as there are cooks making it. Try our version, featuring a sautéed onion and garlic dressing and a bevy of fresh vegetables.
August brings with it some of the hottest weather of the summer. Keep your home cool and your tastebuds happy with a fast weekday meal of main dish salads featuring grilled chicken in an Asian-inspired BBQ dressing. With a sprinkle of sliced almonds and a bevy of fresh veggies, it's just what you need when things start sizzling outside.
Sure, cabbage makes a lovely salad (often referred to as slaw), but other veggies stand in equally well. Lots of people have seen broccoli do wonders for it, but have you ever tried shredded kohlrabi? Get a great recipe that blends shredded carrot and kohlrabi with a spicy-sweet curry-based dressing and you'll be putting it on your plate alongside your favorite summer meals!
