Posts Tagged ‘salad’

Celebrate Backwards Day with Inside-out Spring Roll Salad
Happy Backwards Day, everyone! I’m all for celebrating special days of the year, like National Hugging Day, National Talk Like Shakespeare Day, National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day, National Cellophane Tape Day… the list goes on. And today’s celebration is no exception – especially when I can put it to good use with my food (always a good idea. Unless it’s Cellophane Tape Day. Don’t eat cellophane tape). This Inside-Out Spri... Read More
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10 Awesome Sides 4 Labor Day
I have a love/hate relationship with the end of summer. I live in North Carolina and right now it as hot as all get out, so I’m ready for some cooler, fall weather. But I can’t help but love the carefree foods of summer. Labor Day is typically when you have that last big summer cookout. And other than what’s on the grill, it’s all about the side dishes. I found 10 side dishes in Tablespoon’s arsenal that will make you want to call o... Read More
10 Super Spring Soiree Salads
No springtime soiree is complete without a fresh salad. Here are 10 suggestions for awesome amalgams. Now that it's warm outside, the thought of heavy dishes probably doesn't appeal much. That's just one reason why salads are the perfect thing to make for spring soirees, in addition to the fact that they're super easy to serve and are sure to please a crowd. 1. Salmon and Asparagus Salad Take, for example, this yummy, seasonal Salmon and A... Read More
Bikini Body Eats and Treats!
Spring Break is right around the corner! If you’re anything like me, you’re 50% ecstatic for sunshine and relaxation, and 50% freaked out by the arrival of another bikini season.  Eek!  A bikini? After the holidays, and all that Valentine candy? It’s time to tune up your eating, so you’ll be in tip-top form for any beach destinations in your future. Shedding some pounds and toning up is all about lean meats, whole grains, and lots o... Read More
Mayo-Free Party Salads
When you're having a party in the summer, the heat is always a factor. But never more so then when it comes to food. Spoilage is such a danger, and you want to do whatever you can to avoid it. After all, no one wants to be known as the host of the party where everyone got food poisoning, right? That’s why salad recipes without mayo are perfect for summer parties. Losing the mayo reduces the worry and risk of spoilage. They taste great, so... Read More
Chicken Orzo Pasta Salad
Whenever I'm in a pinch for my "bring" to a barbecue, this Chicken Orzo Pasta Salad always saves the day. Summer is awesome (I know, "duh"). I am fully lovin' the sun, my friends and the weekly barbecues. However, the weeks get so busy that, without fail, I find myself a few hours before heading to a grill out totally empty handed and freaking the frack out. So when I need something that's quick, delicious and sure to rock the "cue", I whip up... Read More
Green Your Next Party
Jump on the green bandwagon and throw a low-carbon-footprint party this season. An eco-friendly party sets a good tone, especially for enjoying the outdoors (and the perfectly nice climate, ahem). There are lots of ways to treat your guests and Mother Earth equally well, and they don’t cost a lot. Invitations Set an Earth-friendly tone early on by sending an online invitation. There are numerous sites that allow you to make creative and clas... Read More
Spiked Rainbow Salad
I did some (unsuccessful) research to identify the author of the original recipe for Rainbow Ribbon Salad, which has been the holy grail of American gelatin desserts for as long as I can remember. Not surprising, really – this layered concoction is the J-Lo of jiggly desserts - down to earth and completely approachable, yet strikingly lovely.  It is also certainly as enthusiastically received as any celebrity/pop star/actress/TV persona... Read More