I tend to think of salads as being boring. After all, aren’t they what you eat before a meal to feel better about the decadent meal that you’re about to have?
They’re typically a starter or side course when eating out that’s drenched in bulk ranch dressing. Or the thing that you eat to make you feel better about eating an enormous amount of gravy for Thanksgiving. Maybe one of those sides drenched in mayonnaise during a summer barbecue? That ones that are really just mayonnaise disguised as something edible!?
While ranch drenched calorie drain and I don’t even know if we can legitimately call ambrosia or potato salad an actual salad, I do in fact eat a lot of salads! I just don’t make what you would typically consider a side or appetizer dish.
Generally speaking, a salad is any cold dish that’s served with a dressing or dip.
Knowing me, this oftentimes means making something that’s large enough to be a meal in and of itself. It’s packed with enough protein to be filling and flavorful enough to be worth it.
I’m on a sweet potato and spinach kick. The other day, I made an Omelette w/ Sweet Potato, Pear, Spinach & Chèvre. I also made Avocado Dip w/ White Beans & Walnuts. So, along that line, today I’m making a sweet potato, shallot, and spinach […]
I’ve been thinking about making rice and beans lately. Ordinarily I make this kind of recipe during the summer with freshly picked peppers and tomatoes from the garden. However, it’s barely spring and there is absolutely still snow on the horizon because Wisconsin is in […]
I made an absolutely delicious batch of Quinoa w/ Sweet Potato, Turmeric, & Rice Vinegar last month. With the sweet potatoes and turmeric, everything was tinted a deliciously warm orange hue. I can’t get the craving out of my mind. So, I decided to make […]
It is St. Patrick’s Day today and I am in full on drink Guinness and turn all of my food green mode. I will take absolutely any and every opportunity to theme a dish. So, I get pretty excited about holidays from a culinary standpoint. […]
It’s the beginning of lent this week. That’s not ordinarily something that I would notice. I didn’t grow up practicing lent and I wasn’t in an area where it was largely observed. Although, living in Wisconsin now? Any excuse for a fish fry is absolutely […]
Last week I made Quinoa w/ Sweet Potato, Turmeric, & Rice Vinegar. I’ve been absolutely obsessed with it and put it in everything that I could! Although now that I’ve run out? I’m still craving the quinoa dish. I think that it might be the […]
Anyone who knows me knows that I love making quinoa. It’s one of my favorite foods. It’s quick and easy to do. Works with a wide variety of flavor profiles. And is a great thing to make ahead of time and use in a plethora […]
Vermicelli salad is one of my favorite things to make in a pinch. I’m currently moving and need food that’s quick and easy to throw together and requires very little equipment! Because most of my kitchen is in boxes. These types of dishes are perfect. […]
I am moving. As one does when they’re moving, I’ve packed up the vast majority of my life kitchen. I’ve left myself a few staples. I didn’t have a particular recipe in mind when I left these in the pantry, though. So, when I came […]
I have to admit that I’ve been perusing the discount produce section. Ordinarily meant for slightly bruised apples to end up in school lunches. But it is also a great way to get ripe bananas! If you ever want to make bread without having to […]
