I don’t have enough salad recipes on the blog. I hope that it’s not because I don’t eat that much salad, but in reality, it’s because I find salads so easy to make that they normally don’t require recipes at all. I have to admit that I’m a large consumer of those bagged salad kits. I’m not sure if they’re entirely all that healthy for you or not, but we can’t argue that they aren’t convenient. The best thing about salads is that you can really just construct one with a lettuce base and then work your way from there, really throwing in whatever you have on hand. They’re no going wrong. And even though I prefer my salads in the form of bacon cheeseburgers, I will say that every now and then I do crazy something reality healthy. I’m not a complete monster. This Crispy Chickpea and Radish salad is hearty enough where you’d think you’re indulging, but still loaded with vegetables so you know you’re doing something right for your body. It’s a great summertime side dish or perfect picnic or potluck tagalong. Give it a try soon!
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Usually when I eat a salad it’s because I’m forcing myself to make healthier choices. Inevitably, it’s what I tend to eat when I’ve returned from a vacation and have over-indulged and my body is just screaming for something green or a vegetable. My mindset is usually that of dinner being a protein, a starch and a vegetable—with the vegetable being a potato of some kind, which is technically another starch but let me live. Because of that, I tend to throw in a simple green salad on the side for dinner, since I know my body will thank me for it later. This Steak and Potato Caesar Salad, however, is a salad that I can truly get behind. It’s hearty, satisfying and just a tiny bit over-the-top. Which is exactly how I prefer my salads.
In my family, we use any late spring/summer holiday (i.e. Labor Day, Memorial Day or 4th of July) as an excuse to have a barbecue. We’ll typically grill hot dogs and hamburgers and corn on the cob and my mom will make a potato salad. There will be chips with lots of dip, of course, and fruit, which will always include watermelon since it’s my favorite fruit. Because of this, I’m always looking for new and exciting BBQ side dishes. Just in case you are too, I thought I’d share this Buffalo Potato Salad this week so that you have it on hand if you too plan on grilling next Monday. It’s like chicken wings in salad form minus the chicken and with lots of potatoes and bacon instead. I didn’t really describe it well, but the post will speak for itself!
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With New Year’s Eve right around the corner, I figured we’d all be on the lookout for appetizer recipes that are just as simple as they are delicious. A no fuss no muss type of starter without all the frills and fancy ingredients that some over-the-top recipes have. These Buttermilk Chicken Fried Potatoes are made in the same way fried chicken or chicken fried steak is prepared, which just so happens to take potatoes to the next level. They remind me of my childhood because my sisters’ and I loved going to this pizza, fried chicken and potato place when we were young, and if you’re in SoCal, then you might know just the place I’m talking about. It reminds with Blakey’s and is quite delicious. This year, let’s forget about those fancy appetizers, and let’s go back to the simple comfort classics that we all know and love. I hope you give them a try and I hope you all have a safe and very fun New Year’s Eve!
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