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Curried Barley Salad

This Curried Barley Salad is from this months bon appetit   This months magazine has a fabulous section filled with grain salads. I made the Curried Spelt Salad but substituted barley for the spelt. I also made the Quinoa Tabbouleh. Both excellent. Curried Barley Salad Quinoa Tabbouleh
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Turkey Taco Salad

This is my easy Turkey Taco Salad that my kids love. Ingredients 1 lb. ground turkey 2 Tbs. chili powder 1/2 Tbs. olive oil Greens of your choice( I always use romaine, I also throw arugula, baby chard, or kale in) Carrots shredded ( I buy them this way from Trader Joe's) 2 green onions, chopped 1 sweet red pepper,chopped 1/2 pint of cherry tomatoes, halved 1-2 avocados, chopped Tortilla chips, crushed Shredded jalapeño jack cheese( I buy this at Trader Joe's ) I use bottled french dressing, you could make your own Start by browning the turkey in olive oil, add the spices and set aside. Assemble the rest of the salad, then add the turkey and dressing. You have dinner! Enjoy and let me know how you like it.
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Picnic For Dinner Tonight

 Picnic For Dinner Tonight...Isn"t this a cute basket? This Pasta Salad is my son Tyler's favorite. I use cheese tortellini and mediterranean ingredients, the dressing is an oil and balsamic vinegar perfect for a picnic dinner. Mediterranean Pasta Salad Ingredients 1 pound of cheese tortellini cooked according to the package 1/2 cup of julienned sun dried tomatoes 1/2 cup of marinated artichoke hearts 1/2 cup of kalmata olives, halved 2 small perisan cucumbers, chopped 1 sweet red pepper, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1/2 small red onion chopped 1 handful of fresh basil, chopped 1 handful of feta cheese, crumbled Drizzle of olive oil Drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar Salt and Pepper to taste I made my salad this afternoon and placed it in the fridge for dinner. I also like to serve it with a rustic European stone-hearth bread from our local bakery Bread and Cie. For tonight we are having Black Olive
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Meatless Mondays

In honor of Meatless Mondays I have decided to share one of my favorite vegetarian cookbooks with you.    Deborah Madison is a leading authority on vegetarian cooking, and I urge you to check out her recipes if you are not familiar with them. In this book she covers everything from a well stocked pantry to preparing the ultimate dinner party. This is my go to book for vegetarian delights, a great reference book. Some of my favorite recipes include Mixed Beans in Broth with Parsley and Parmesan page 316, Watermelon with Mint,Lime and Feta page 167, and Savory Vegetable Galettes page 497.
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Chicken and Strawberry Kale Salad

This is what's for Dinner Tonight. Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Kale Salad We had some grilled chicken left over from last nights chicken caesar salad burritos, so tonight we will use it for this yummy salad.  Ingredients Fresh chopped kale Chopped grilled chicken(I like the grill taste on the chicken for this salad) Chopped red onion Sliced Strawberries Dressing  Drizzle of olive oil Drizzle of your favorite vinegar salt and pepper Enjoy!
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It's whats for dinner tonight!

Chicken Ceasar Salad Burrito This is a quick and easy weeknight meal your whole family will like. First you need to grill chicken breasts. I do this on my inside stovetop griddle. Second you need Ceasar Salad. You can buy the bag of ready to go caesar salad, or as in my case use fresh romaine lettuce with a bottled Ceasar Dressing with your favorite croutons. I used white flour tortillas from Trader Joes, (my family prefers them to the whole wheat), use what your family likes. Layer the Ceasar Salad in the tortilla, top with sliced chicken breast. Roll the tortilla around the salad and chicken. Enjoy! My daughter calls these green burritos.
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Black Bean Quesadillas with fresh kale salad

Black Bean Quesadillas and fresh Kale salad....It is what's for dinner tonight. Ingredients 1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated canned green chilies whole wheat tortillas Directions... I use a cast iron grill on my stovetop. I place a tiny bit of vegetable oil on the grill, then place the tortillas on the grill and place ingredients on the tortilla, top with another tortilla. Cook for a few minutes until the cheese starts to melt, then flip it over. Serve with a fresh kale salad, with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
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Eggs and Toast Salad

Eggs and Toast Salad... Try having your eggs and toast with greens and veggies for breakfast. Ingredients Kale Persion cucumber, chopped Heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved 1 slice of sourdough toast 2 hardboiled eggs, sliced Toss ingredients together with a drizzle of good olive oil, and enjoy.
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What's for Dinner Tonight?

What's for dinner tonight? The question we ask ourselves every day... I find myself googling that question or asking my clients during the day. I have decided I love to talk about what everyone has for dinner. I am going to blog about what I make for dinner, and I hope to hear from you about what you are having for dinner. Thursday night is a busy night at our house and I am short on time. This is what we had last night, chicken sausages, baked beans, fresh kale salad with lemon juice dressing. A healthy meal can be quick. Thank you Trader Joe's. I swung by Trader Joe's after seeing clients and before picking up the kids from school. I bought  sweet italian chicken sausages, canned baked beans, and a bag of ready to go kale. I preheated the oven to 375 degrees and placed the beans in a shallow dish to bake.(they get a yummy crust on them and taste homemade) Mean while I start to fry the sausages on the stove top, and assemble the salad. Toss the kale in a bowl, add t
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