If you dealt with the Michigan winter like I did, you know how special these sunny days are. I stopped at the grocery store today after work and I saw a sign that read “Peaches: first of the season!”. They were juicy and ripe and I couldn’t resist turning them into something tasty! This salad … Massaged Kale Salad with Peaches, Blackberries and Toasty Pecans
I think we can officially say spring is here (finally!) and with that comes sweet, juicy strawberries. They are by far my favorite fruit and getting them this cheap means it’s time to stock up! They are especially tasty in this salad paired with tangy goat cheese and fresh blueberry dressing. Enjoy this meal for … Very Berry Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberry-Balsamic Vinaigrette
One of the top food trends for 2015 are ancient grains. I’m pretty pumped to see these grains getting some recognition since they are so nutrient dense. While there are several types to choose from, one of my favorites is farro. The chewy texture is very satisfying and works well as a replacement for rice. … Farro and Kale Salad with Fresh Mango Vinaigrette
It’s safe to say I’m still in a turkey coma from this past weekend. While Thanksgiving is the best holiday ever, after a few days of what seemed like an eating competition, today I was ready for a light meal. I don’t eat a lot of salads, but if they contain a combination of sweet … Chopped Chicken Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette
Tonight I taught a class on how to cook with summer fruits and vegetables. Sweet tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, bright green lettuce…the list of garden-fresh options goes on. I designed this salad to highlight those favorites. The creamy hummus vinaigrette offers a lemony bite and crispy pita acts as the perfect crunchy “crouton”. This salad is … Double Tomato Greek Salad with Hummus Vinaigrette
I enjoy anything coconut, but coconut shrimp are one of my absolute favorite appetizers. The nutty, toasted outer coating paired with the flavor of sweet shrimp is a perfect combo. I decided to make this dish quite a bit healthier by baking the shrimp instead of frying. It doesn’t get quite as crispy, but pretty … Coconut Shrimp Salad with Orange and Avocado
Although strawberries aren’t quite in season yet, today I just was craving a big, summery salad loaded with my favorite fruit. As I flipped through this week’s grocery ad at work I noticed a picture of pretzel crusted chicken tenders. From there, I decided to come up with a salad that pulls all those flavors … Pretzel Crusted Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Goat Cheese
Salads are so versatile. The variety of lettuces, protein, dressings and garnishes out there allows one to play with lots of different flavors. Today I was in need of some tropical flavors! I’m a huge fan of mango – it’s slightly sweet and is a great match with lime and cilantro dressing. For the longest … Steak Salad with Mango and Lime
Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite go-to vegetables. Their sweet flavor and creamy texture make you feel like you’re eating something bad for you, when really sweet potatoes are a very nutritious food. In fact, one medium sweet potato contains over 1200% of your daily vitamin A and 50% of your daily vitamin C … Moroccan-Spiced Sweet Potato Salad
Fall is slowly approaching! Although it doesn’t feel like it outside quite yet, I took it upon myself to get a jump start on testing dishes with fall flavors. Butternut squash is one of my absolute favorite veggies. It’s creamy and buttery texture is so comforting. Paired with kale and sundried tomatoes, this dish is … Barley Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale
