Blue Cheese Ranch Dip with Fresh Vegetables

The keys to potluck success I’ve learned over the years are to keep the food simple for transportation purposes and serve familiar favorites with my own twist to add interest. I reviewed my calendar recently and realized I had 6 potluck parties to attend in December! That’s a lot of Crockpot fare in my very [...]

Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing

This dressing is creamy, chunky and tangy all at the same time. What’s not to like? I decided to try something different when whipping together a dressing for a steak house salad. Rather than adding the traditional amount of sour cream, I opted for Greek yogurt instead. This substitution incorporated a slightly Mediterranean tang to [...]

Tossed Green Salad with Peanut Dressing

There’s nothing quite like diving into crisp salad greens with crunch fresh vegetables. Just like my friend likes to say, “Sometimes I could use a good walk and a nice salad.” This salad was a quick dinner using several bits and pieces found in my fridge from recipes past. I’m a huge fan of chicken [...]

Thai Vegetable Salad

I am a vegetarian enthusiast.  Vegetarian cuisine should never be limited to those who opt for a meatless lifestyle.  It’s more about capturing the true essence of natural flavors grown from the earth and appreciating all they have to offer.  Besides, why should the vegetarians have all the fun? About a year ago, I decided [...]

Herbed Goat Cheese Salad

There are days when I just want a good salad.  This salad couldn’t be any easier when you use a prewashed bag of spring mix lettuce.  The toasted bread with herbed goat cheese was like two toppings in one with the crunch of a crouton and the balance of a rich protein. So as Sophie [...]