INGREDIENTS: SALAD: 4 cups of cooked elbow noodles 1 bell pepper cut into small chunks 2 celery sticks cut into small chunks 2 tbsp chopped red onion 1/2 – 3/4 cup cheddar cheese chunks SALAD DRESSING: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tbsp vinegar 1 tbsp prepared mustard 1 tsp sugar dash salt 1/4 tsp ground pepper INSTRUCTIONS: Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions. […]
Soups & Salads
Big Italian Salad
Ingredients : 1 garlic clove, smashed Salt 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground pepper 1 large romaine heart, chopped 1 small head of radicchio—halved, cored and coarsely chopped 1/4 head of iceberg lettuce, coarsely chopped 1 tender celery rib, […]
ASIAN PASTA SALAD
INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti 4 carrots peeled, sliced thin 10 mini sweet peppers (red and yellow), sliced 1 cup edamame, cooked 1 1/2 cups purple cabbage, sliced 1 1/2 cups green cabbage, sliced 3 green onions, chopped 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1 cup peanuts, chopped sesame seeds DRESSING: 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup […]
Shredded Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients: 1 (6-inch) corn tortilla Cooking spray5 teaspoons canola oil1 1/2 cups chopped zucchini1 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped cilantro1 tablespoon chopped jalapeño1/8 teaspoon kosher salt2 garlic cloves, minced2 bay leaves1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon ground cumin4 cups reserved stock from Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff1 (14.5-ounce) can unsalted fire-roasted diced tomatoes3/4 cup canned unsalted […]
Easy Greek Salad Recipe
INGREDIENTS: 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped garlic 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried dill, or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 large plum tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped […]
Steak Salad with White Beans and Peppers
Ingredients: Directions1 15 ounce can navy, cannellini, or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup whole sweet piquante peppers, halved, or sliced banana peppers ½ cup thinly sliced red onion 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 10 cups chopped lettuce 2 cups baby arugula Kosher salt and black pepper 1 pound boneless beef skirt steak, trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup plain fat-free […]
‘Virgin Mary’ soup recipe
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 celery sticks, sliced 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 x 450g packs large on-the-vine tomatoes, roughly chopped 1 vegetable stock cube, made up to 500ml 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, plus extra to serve (optional) a few dashes Tabasco, plus extra to serve (optional) ½ lemon, juiced For […]
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Ingredients: English Cucumbers – These aren’t regular cucumbers, they are longer, skinnier, and usually have less seeds than standard cucumbers. Chopped Dill – The fresh flavor and aroma of dill really gives this cucumber salad some life. Garlic – A punch of fresh garlic balances out the mellow flavors. Lemon Zest and Juice – This adds additional freshness and […]
Easy Vegetable Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil (or another cooking oil such as canola oil or sunflower oil) 1/2 large onion (chopped) Optional: 3 cloves garlic (minced) 2 ribs celery (chopped) 2 carrots (sliced and peeled) 2 cups mixed vegetables (chopped, try cauliflower, zucchini, or green beans) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon thyme […]
Best Ever Tuna Salad Sandwich
INGREDIENTS: 1 (5 or 6-ounce) can tuna fish* 1/3 cup cottage cheese 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 celery stalk, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 tablespoon capers 1 tablespoon lemon juice Pinch two of dill 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 slices bread, lightly toasted Lettuce and […]