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Five Dinners That Improve With Time

YumSugar — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:30:12 -0700

In theory, we can all sing the virtues of leftovers: By eating them, you're not only saving money, but also time, energy, resources, and possibly calories. But in reality, some of you just can't stomach the idea of eating yesterday's food. The solution? Take it from SavvySugar: Prepare foods that taste better the next day. For those of you who need a little convincing, here are five dishes that really do taste better the next day.

Greek Salad Two Ways — Beginner and Expert

YumSugar — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:00:09 -0700

A Greek salad is a dish every home cook should master: In Summer the hearty dish is a meal of its own! While a Greek salad traditionally has certain key ingredients, such as tomato, feta cheese, olives, and onions, the term can be used liberally, and you can experiment by adding Mediterranean elements like cucumbers, spinach, shrimp, lamb, etc.

To get you started, I've found two recipes. The first is perfect for someone who has limited time or patience in the kitchen; it simply requires chopping and tossing. The second salad toys with texture, employing gelatin to whip the feta into an airy mousse. Get both recipes when you

Fast & Easy Dinner: Roast Pork Salad

partysugar — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:15:44 -0700

Although chicken and fish are common salad ingredients, the other white meat, pork, is not the first protein that comes to mind when making a dinner salad. Cook outside the box with this scrumptious salad.

Thin slices of roasted pork are placed on a bed of greens. A quick dressing that combines pineapple juice with honey mustard and fresh ginger is drizzled over the top. To impress your family with this clever recipe,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Grilled Eggplant Salad

partysugar — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:45:48 -0700

Although jarred roasted red peppers are readily available in grocery stores, I find the flavor of fresh roasted peppers superior to their supermarket counterparts. During the Summer, take advantage of the grill and char them over the fire. The grill will impart a subtle smokiness that is hard to mimic in mass produced variations. When combined with grilled eggplants, the peppers make a delicious and filling salad.

Packed with plenty of fresh herbs, this vegetarian dish is a wonderful way to use up the bounty of a Summer harvest. To look at the recipe,

Come Party With Me: Movie Club Meeting

partysugar — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:45:00 -0700

The foodie documentary King Corn will be shown at my movie club meeting, so the menu features a variety of vegetarian corn dishes. During the screening, let guests nibble on corn cakes and pizzettas with corn and zucchini.

After the movie is finished, invite everyone around the table for a light meal of cheddar corn chowder with an arugula fresh corn salad on the side. The soup can be kept warm during the movie, while the salad can be assembled in advance and dressed just before serving.

For these delicious recipes that highlight the sweet flavor of corn,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Seared Shrimp With Cucumber Salad

partysugar — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:45:37 -0700

Just because it's a weeknight doesn't mean you can't experiment with new flavors and ingredients. If you've never had hearts of palm, consider making this recipe tonight. With a smooth, firm texture and artichoke-like flavor, hearts of palm look like white asparagus but with no tips. While it's difficult to find hearts of palm fresh, the canned variation is readily available and simple to use.

In this delicious dish, the palm hearts are mixed with cooling cucumber. The salad is a base for spicy seared shrimp. To look at the recipe,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Antipasto Salad

partysugar — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:45:42 -0700

Packed with cheese, olives, and salumi, an antipasto platter is one of my favorite Italian appetizers. So imagine how excited I was when I discovered this recipe for an antipasto salad!!

Fresh balls of mozzarella mingle with salami, olives, and pepperoncini in this hearty, crunchy salad. Be sure to serve it with a chunk of ciabatta to sop up the vinegary dressing. A cold Italian white is also a lovely companion to this delicious dish.

For the recipe,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Steak Salad-Stuffed Pockets

partysugar — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:45:31 -0700

This recipe gives the classic steak sandwich a healthy makeover. Broiled steak is tossed with a crunchy cucumber-romaine salad before being stuffed into a whole wheat pita. A simple dressing made with mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil adds a fresh moistness to the sandwich. For a vegetarian variation, substitute mushroom caps for the steak. A great on-the-go meal, these pitas are perfect for those nights when there isn't time to sit at the table. To learn how to make it,

Perfect For Summer: Sesame Soy Cucumber Salad

YumSugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:00:00 -0700

Lately I've been on a huge cucumber kick. They're light and refreshing — perfect for a hot summer day.

I grew up eating this salad at my mother's table, and it's still one of my favorite dishes to start off a light meal. The flavor profile is tart, the texture crunchy, the combination so simple, yet so satisfying.

The best part? The longer you let it sit, the better it tastes. After you've made it once, try altering the ingredients to see what works better for you — cider vinegar or white vinegar, more or less soy sauce, and so forth. My favorite cucumbers to use are the Japanese variety, because they're so crisp and firm. When they aren't available, I substitute Persian cucumbers. To check out my mom's easy recipe,

Reader Recipe: Spinach Salad With Candied Walnuts

YumSugar — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:15:03 -0700

Whether it's the overdone combination of gorgonzola and greens or the excessively fruity vinaigrette, I don't usually spring for spinach salads. However, when I saw Le Etiana's recipe, I was suddenly interested. Her dressing contains poppyseeds, which add extra texture. The cheese is a grated, mild Swiss, not the crumbled blue cheese I'm so tired of seeing in my salads. The candied walnuts add a subtle hint of roasted sweetness. Thanks to her appetizing recipe (and photo!) I think I'm ready to give spinach salads another chance. To see how she whipped up this healthy creation and check out the pictures of the beautiful table she served the salad on,

Come Party With Me: Waterpark Party — Menu

partysugar — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:00:34 -0700

When planning a picnic, select dishes that taste better the next day. Look for recipes that are served cold or at room temperature, and that need time for the flavors to mix. For an afternoon at Waterworld USA, offer guests a delicious roasted shrimp and orzo salad. Flavored with scallions and fresh parsley, this salad is light but filling. A pressed sandwich stuffed with Italian ingredients like pesto and mozzarella is rustic and scrumptious. For a decadent treat, give each guest a take-out container full of homemade potato chips. To look at these picnic-perfect recipes,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Scallops With Pomegranate-Dressed Salad

partysugar — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:50:46 -0700

Brighten up your weeknight with this fresh, flavorful take on a seafood salad. Seared scallops are served on top of a bed of peppery arugula and creamy avocado.

The dressing is made with pomegranate molasses, but if you can't find it at your specialty market, honey makes a lovely substitute. This restaurant-quality meal is ready in a matter of minutes, so get the recipe now:

Fast & Easy Dinner: Grilled-Salmon Salad

partysugar — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:30:07 -0700

During the Summer, I try to consume as many dinner salads as possible. This grilled salmon salad, from the wonderful minds of MyRecipes.com, is healthy yet filling. The salmon is marinated in a fragrant spice rub before being quickly cooked on the grill. A tomato vinaigrette adds freshness while goat cheese provides a creamy texture. Pine nuts and green onions are a necessary crunch that balance out the buttery texture of the salmon. For the simple yet scrumptious recipe,

Seven Stunning Tomato Dishes

YumSugar — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:30:13 -0700

For those of you who like tomatoes and know how to appreciate them, you know that tomato season is fleeting and oh-so-sweet. How to make the most of it? Here are seven different ways that come to mind . . .

Come Party With Me: Boy's Birthday — Menu

partysugar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:00:45 -0700

For a boy's birthday party on Alcatraz, pack a portable feast of special dishes that wouldn't normally be found in the common ten year olds lunch box. Keep things simple with easy to eat chicken salad pitas. On the side offer a pasta salad packed with salami and cheese and small bags of chips (let each boy select their favorite bag of chips). Don't forget to pack snacks in case they get hungry while on the tour. Cheese and crackers, crunchy trail mix, and homemade fruit roll ups are filling without being too sweet.
For these kid-friendly recipes,

How Well Can You Toss a Salad?

YumSugar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:00:42 -0700

In case you weren't aware, National Salad Week begins this Friday.

Chances are, you've eaten a salad or two in your lifetime, but how much do you know about this lightly-dressed medley of cold vegetables?

See if you can match the iconic salad with its quintessential ingredients in our latest quiz!

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8 Great, Brown Bag-able Lunches

YumSugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:30:34 -0700

The country's current economic downturn has many of you ditching restaurant lunches in favor of a brown bag from home. That's a good thing — but just because you're trying to save a few bucks doesn't mean you have to punish yourself with the same stale sandwich every day. Here are some meal ideas that you can pull together in as little time as it takes to wait in the lunch line.

Fast & Easy Dinner: Greek Melt

partysugar — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:45:56 -0700

Filled with Greek flavors, this delicious dinner is part salad, part pizza. A crisp pita is topped with sautéed spinach and roasted tomatoes. A creamy yogurt feta sauce, scented with fresh lemon juice, finishes off the open-faced dish.

Light yet hearty, this vegetarian meal is perfect for a hot night. Get the simple recipe when you

Fast & Easy Dinner: Mango Chicken Salad

partysugar — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:45:30 -0700

This exotic variation of chicken salad is the perfect summer meal. It's filling, cool, crunchy, and delicious.

The mango adds a fresh sweetness and lime juice provides a subtle tartness. Seasoned with turmeric and cayenne, this salad is slightly spicy. It's made with low-fat yogurt instead of mayonnaise so it's FitSugar friendly.

To look at the recipe,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Mediterranean Grain Salad

partysugar — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:45:13 -0700

A great staple to incorporate into your weekly diet is the grain quinoa. Like couscous, quinoa takes on the flavors of its surrounding ingredients. In this recipe, the quinoa is tossed with crunchy peppers, cool cucumbers, and salty olives. Although cheese is not one of the components, crumbled feta or goat cheese would be delicious stirred in with the vegetables. To experiment with quinoa tonight,

10 Fresh Takes on the Summer Salad

YumSugar — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:30:43 -0700

In Summer, salads become a regular part of my diet, but I must admit that sometimes it's hard to get excited about eating the same Cobb salad, chicken Caesar, or any other garden variety (pun intended). That's why I've compiled ten Summer salads that are as original as they are satisfying. If you're looking for international influence, rustic classics, or an eclectic combination of flavors, look no further.

A Condiment Worth Making: Blue Cheese Dressing

partysugar — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:15:05 -0700

It may be old-fashioned, but I love a good wedge salad. With its crisp, cool lettuce and tangy, creamy dressing, the iceberg and blue cheese combination is incredibly comforting. While good bottled blue cheese dressings exist, there's nothing like the thick, rich homemade variation.

It's not only delicious in the wedge salad, but it's great on spinach salads, tasty as a dip with carrots or buffalo wings, and scrumptious slathered as a spread on steak sandwiches. To learn how to make this simple yet rewarding dressing,

Monday's Leftovers: Grilled Salmon Salad

partysugar — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:45:05 -0700

Leftover grilled salmon makes a scrumptious add in to a hearty salad. In this tasty recipe, the salad is served in a crunchy, edible tortilla bowl. A mix of fruits (mangoes, strawberries, and oranges) and vegetables (lettuce and avocado) are lightly tossed with a tarragon buttermilk dressing. No worries, if you don't have leftover salmon: start fresh and quickly grill it. To look at the must make recipe,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Asian Noodle Salad With Eggplant

partysugar — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:30:35 -0700

This vegetarian pasta salad makes a great summer meal. It's packed with grilled veggies (eggplant, mushrooms, and green onions) and fresh flavors (lime and ginger). The balanced and healthy pasta comes together quickly and simply. Grilled chicken or steak would be excellent additions. To learn how to make it,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken with Lemon Over Arugula

partysugar — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:45:27 -0700

When you're in a pinch and need to make a meal quickly, turn to this simple recipe. It's a delicious and healthy chicken dish that's cooked in the microwave. The seasoned chicken is coated with a light parsley white wine sauce. After being zapped, it's surprisingly moist and tender.

When served on top of a bed of greens it makes the perfect light Summer meal. For the recipe,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Fresh Tuna Salad with Avocado

partysugar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:45:49 -0700

Give tuna salad a gourmet makeover by using fresh tuna instead of its canned counterpart. In this delicious dinner recipe, the tuna steak is seared in a fennel, black pepper infused olive oil. Grown up ingredients — capers, garlic, and black olives — are stirred into the mayonnaise based dressing.

Served in avocado halves, this salad is rewarding, sophisticated, and scrumptious. Look at the recipe when you

Would You Rather Eat Cole Slaw or Potato Salad?

YumSugar — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:30:11 -0700

As we get ready to feed on all sorts of Fourth of July goodness, I want to know which of these picnic sides you would pick.Source and Source

Would You Rather Eat Cole Slaw or Potato Salad?

Cole slaw

Potato salad

Neither — I'd rather have ____________. (Tell me below.)

Fast & Easy Dinner: Turkey Taco Salad

partysugar — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:45:38 -0700

Taco salad is one of my guilty pleasure foods. When I'm alone at my parents' house, I like to make a large one and enjoy it for several meals.

This divine variation features ground turkey mixed with a store made salsa. The recipe calls for zucchini and bell pepper, but if you prefer eggplant and squash, use those instead.

To make a vegetarian version replace the ground turkey with canned beans. Sound tasty? Get the recipe:

Yummy Links: From Watermelon Salad to Vending Machine Pizza

partysugar — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:00:38 -0700

Watermelon, goat cheese, greens, and balsamic vinegar come together to make the Summer's prettiest salad. — The Recipe Girl
Interested in trying a new wine? Here are 25 bottles under $25 that are worth sipping now. — Forbes
Meet the world's largest six pack of beer. — So Good
Learn how to use leftovers as ingredients in delicious new dishes.— iVillage
An Arnold Palmer is refreshing on a hot Summer day. — Baking Bites
Picnic perfect: Barefoot Contessa's Caesar Salad Club Sandwich. — Noble Pig
Lighten up with these five delicious treats that are under 250 calories. — FitSugar
Would you purchase piping hot pizza from a vending machine? — Slashfood

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Come Party With Me: Fourth of July — Menu

partysugar — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:45:42 -0700

Since the Fourth of July is a holiday that celebrates all things American, serve a delicious meal of classic American dishes. Start things off with a tex mex favorite: guacamole and chips. Set up a burger bar with an assortment of cheeses, vegetables, and condiments. Invite guests to assemble a burger to their own liking.

Maple glazed baked beans are a sweet and smoky side, while watermelon and arugula salad is a cool and refreshing alternative. To learn how to make these delightfully patriotic dishes,

A Snappy Summer Side: Strawberry Mint Salad

YumSugar — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:01:48 -0700

After enjoying a pizza topped with strawberries, mint, and feta, I've been looking for other creative ways to eat my favorite Summer fruit. The other night, when I needed a side salad to go with eggplant parmesan, I borrowed the berry, mint, and feta combo and added sugar snap peas, which are almost as delicious as strawberries right now. To contrast the delicate flavors, I used slivered almonds and a garlicky, almond-infused balsamic dressing. I was afraid the results might be too sweet, but the salad was well-balanced: light and summery but also bold. With the feta cheese, it's an excellent starter to serve before an Italian or Mediterranean meal. To get the recipe,

Come Party With Me: Summer Solstice — Menu

partysugar — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:45:35 -0700

Fresh Italian flavors inspire my Summer solstice dinner party menu. To maximize time spent with guests, all of the food can be made in advance or cooked outdoors on the grill. A buffet of salumi, flatbreads, olives, and store bought spreads will await my guests.

When sliced into triangles grilled mozzarella panini are delightful appetizers. Chicken cooked under a brick is crispy yet succulent. Classic panzanella and balsamic potato salad are delicious served on the side. If these recipes sound tasty, get them now when you

Fast & Easy Dinner: Caesar Salad with Spicy Shrimp

partysugar — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:45:42 -0700

No matter how many times I've eaten it, I never tire of Caesar salad. As much as I love the classic chicken version, an updated variation is excitingly delicious. This recipe re-invents the salad by substituting shrimp for chicken and tortilla crisps for croutons. Tart lime juice freshens up the typical parmesan anchovy dressing. The final salad is cool, crunchy, and spicy. To experiment with this splendid salad

Monday's Leftovers: Chicken Salad with Cumin Carrot Raita

partysugar — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:45:12 -0700

Making chicken salad is a classic way to use up leftover grilled chicken. However, when the leftover chicken happens to be tandoori style grilled chicken, the chicken salad is anything but ordinary.

This recipe combines the moist meat with cumin, radishes, and carrots. There's no mayonnaise involved, instead the base of the sauce is whole milk yogurt.

To check out the recipe — which is tasty inside warmed pita bread —

Mango Caprese Salad

YumSugar — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:00:08 -0700

Every day when I water my small herb garden, I get a whiff of fresh basil. My first thoughts always go to one of my favorite summertime dishes: caprese salad! However, the tomatoes I've picked up lately are rather disappointing. Luckily, I stumbled across this recipe that puts a new twist on the classic caprese. It's made with mangoes instead of tomatoes.
This salad is a simple mix of mango, mozzarella, and radicchio all tossed with a basil vinaigrette. The sweetness of the mangoes balance out the bitterness of the radicchio creating a combination that is satisfying in both taste and texture. Rather than use the traditional presentation of thin layered slices, I chose a more rustic approach with bite-sized mango and pearl-like mozzarella. To learn how to make this updated classic, please

Yummy Links: From Animal Crackers to the Gourmet Next Door

partysugar — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:00:02 -0700

Williams-Sonoma recently released circus cookie cutters and Erin made the most adorable cookies. — Erin Cooks
Nobody likes a uni-task kitchen gadget so learn how to use your common appliances in uncommon ways. — Chow
Move over Magnolia: these cupcakes are giving the original cupcake bakery a run for its money. — Grub Street
Speaking of cupcakes, one of the pioneers in the cupcake blog world, Cheryl of the Cupcake Bakeshop, is closing shop. — Slashfood
Once you know the technique for making a salad you can create delicious variations without a recipe. — The Kitchn
Meet SoGreen frozen yogurt, San Francisco's answer to Pinkberry. — FitSugar
Many of you are wondering what happened to Amy Finley, winner of last year's The Next Food Network Star. Wonder no more: she's left the network and moved to France! — Food Network Addict
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Come Party With Me: Graduation — Menu

partysugar — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:45:33 -0700

Since my cousin's graduation party is an informal, open house, we'll be serving crowd-pleasing, comforting dishes. The party should be all about the graduate, so choose an easy, Italian menu that will appeal to an 8th grader and her friends.

Pizza squares make an excellent appetizer because no forks are necessary. For the main course, set up a pasta bar: make a huge batch of pasta and invite guests to choose from three — pesto, tomato, or gorgonzola — pasta sauces. The classic Caesar salad side gets a contemporary update when made with spinach instead of romaine lettuce.

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Sunday BBQ: Grilled Vegetable Salad

partysugar — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:00:37 -0700

When piled high on a plate, a salad of grilled veggies is just as hearty as a slab of steak. Grilling the vegetables is a great way to bring out their full, rich flavor.

This salad is packed with thickly cut zucchini, eggplants, and peppers. A quick lemon vinaigrette adds a tart freshness and a sprinkling of goat cheese adds a lush creaminess. Serve with a cold beer and a chunk of grilled, crusty bread for a delicious dinner. To take a look at the recipe,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Thai Steak Salad

partysugar — Fri, 30 May 2008 10:30:04 -0700

To get non-veggie-eating meat lovers to consume more greens, consider making this recipe. It's a flavorful steak salad that combines the best of both worlds. With its Thai style ingredients and structure, this salad is wildly delicious. The dressing is a mix of lime juice, fresh ginger, and chili paste and the salad is packed with fresh herbs and crunchy red cabbage. Thanks to MyRecipes.com you can experiment with this scrumptious salad tonight. Get the recipe when you

Fast & Easy Dinner: Orange Chicken Salad With Feta

partysugar — Tue, 27 May 2008 06:45:49 -0700

I always keep a couple of frozen juice concentrates in my freezer. Besides coming in handy for last-minute cocktails, they also make a wonderful addition to vinaigrettes. A couple tablespoons of orange juice concentrate flavors this scrumptious dinner salad. Packed with colorful veggies — cherry tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers — and sweet mandarin oranges, this salad is balanced in texture and taste. A heavy sprinkling of salty feta and toasted almonds finishes off the dish.

To look at the recipe, which is from our buddies at MyRecipes.com,

Fast & Easy Dinner: Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Arugula Salad

partysugar — Wed, 21 May 2008 06:46:17 -0700

After chicken, salmon is my go-to meat for quick, flavorful dinners. It takes wonderfully to a variety of seasonings and cooks in mere minutes. In this case, the salmon is glazed with thick honey, fresh lemon, and grated ginger. The final result is subtly sweet and divinely delicious. The recipe pairs a peppery arugula salad with the salmon, but if you prefer spinach or another green to arugula, simply alter it to suit your liking. Thanks to MyRecipes.com you can make this tonight. To get the recipe please

Fast & Easy Dinner: Garden Caesar Salad

partysugar — Tue, 20 May 2008 06:45:38 -0700

With its crunchy croutons, crisp leafy greens, and tangy dressing, the Caesar can be considered the king of dinner salads. In this grown up variation, subtle changes enhance the flavor and appearance of the dish. Radishes act as a pop of pretty color, shaved instead of grated Parmesan adds depth to each biteful, and fresh anchovies are deliciously salty. The anchovies are not necessary, so if the little fish is too overpowering simply omit from the salad.

To take a look at the recipe, which was developed by MyRecipes.com,

Should This Be Sold As a Salad?

YumSugar — Wed, 14 May 2008 09:00:03 -0700

Last Friday a few of us headed down to the new lunch hotspot, Best-O-Burger here in San Francisco. While the burgers were delicious, and the shakes amazing, their salads left something to be desired. Molly says it's because they're making fun of anyone who orders a salad, but I think it's just crazy. The salad is part of a meal menu. It's not like I specifically changed it to a salad. How do they expect anyone to eat this? The tiny head of romaine lettuce, carrot sticks, and cherry tomatoes shoved into a cup wasn't right. The lettuce wasn't cut and I had no idea what to do with it. What do you think? Is this a salad?

Should This Be Sold As a Salad?

Yes, it's got lettuce, tomatoes and carrots. That's a salad.

No way, they sold you that?

Molly's right, they're making fun of you.

Other — I'll tell you in the comments.

Smoky Side: Wheat Berry-Smoked Gouda Salad

YumSugar — Sat, 10 May 2008 04:33:00 -0700

I never think to cook with wheat berries, but every time I have them I'm won over by their flavor and texture. It's an interesting grain that works well as a side dish to almost any meal. This recipe for a wheat berry, smoked gouda salad is packed with olives, walnuts, and parsley.

If you're looking for a new side dish to add to your repertoire, then give this one a try. Just be warned, it takes a bit of prep as the berries need to be soaked overnight and the olives need twenty four hours to marinate. To get the recipe, please

Fast & Easy Dinner: Cobb Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

partysugar — Tue, 06 May 2008 06:30:55 -0700

One of our favorite places to search for wonderful recipes is MyRecipes.com — the site that houses all of the recipes from several great food magazines like Cooking Light, Sunset, and Southern Living. We love the website so much that we've become fabulous friends and they're graciously providing this month’s Fast & Easy dinner recipes!

To get things started, I've found this delicious and filling salad recipe. Here, the classic Cobb is jazzed up with a green goddess dressing packed with fresh herbs. It's a wonderfully scrumptious dinner —especially after yesterday's Mexican food overload — so get the recipe now and

Sunday Dinner: Black Bean and Roasted Corn Salad

partysugar — Sun, 04 May 2008 06:00:06 -0700

For dinner tonight, serve a hearty, Mexican inspired salad. There are several steps to this recipe, but taking the time to prepare each component makes for a fresh, filling dish. The corn and black beans are roasted with onions and garlic to maximize the flavor. The mixture is tossed with a classic red wine vinaigrette and topped with not one, but two salsas!

A scrumptious mango salsa seasoned with chives and honey, and a tomato tomatillo salsa with parsley. Doesn't it sound delish? To get the recipe,

Mini Forest Side: Broccoli, Chickpea, and Tomato Salad

YumSugar — Sat, 03 May 2008 04:30:08 -0700

For some reason, I never seem to buy broccoli. It's not that I don't like it, it's that I never seem to purchase it. However, I've decided to hunt down some new recipes that will force me to eat more broccoli.

This weekend I'm thinking of making this broccoli, chickpea, and cherry tomato salad. The broccoli is steamed, and a mustard vinaigrette holds it all together.

To try this recipe out with me,

Come Party With Me: Kentucky Derby — Menu

partysugar — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:00:45 -0700

This Saturday America's oldest sporting event — the Kentucky Derby — is taking place. To celebrate, round up some friends for a horse-race watching party. At the afternoon affair serve a lunch menu with dishes that are inspired by the South.

Start things off with ham biscuits and pimento cheese toasts. For the first course, serve a green salad with roasted asparagus. After the race invite everyone to join you at the table for shrimp and grits.

To take a look at these delectable recipes,

Outdoor Salad Side: Summer Greens and Herbs with Roasted Beets and Hazelnuts

YumSugar — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:28:33 -0700

This week, I picked up some amazing looking beets at the farmers market. I've been saving them to make this weekend, as the weather is supposed to be great, and I want to invite folks over for a little gathering in my backyard. We'll have cool drinks and barbeque, but to start things off, I'm going to serve them a salad of summer greens, herbs, roasted beets and hazelnuts. To get the recipe,

Reader Recipe: Beloved Bean Salad

YumSugar — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:03:11 -0700

One of my favorite things to do in Spring is go on picnics. I pack up a small sack — making sure to add a bottle opener! — text some friends, grab YumJimmy and head to the park. One of the best parts is all the random snacks everyone brings. I'm always looking for a new addition to our usual repertoire, and when I saw this bean salad from TeamSugar member audreystar, I knew I had found a winner. Her recipe is handed down from her aunt, and it looks easy to throw together and great for any sort of get together. To get the recipe for her auntie's beloved bean salad, just