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Chickpea, Artichoke, & Tomato Salad with Feta

By Eliot, on June 22nd, 2016%

I knew from the get-go that my Salad-a-Day theme for the Summer of 2016 would not be a daily occurrence but I really thought I would do better. Finally, I am posting another salad today. . . . → Read More: Chickpea, Artichoke, & Tomato Salad with Feta

Mediterranean Medley Pasta Salad

By Eliot, on May 28th, 2016%

I know, I know….this isn’t exactly a “Salad-a-Day” but I am at least doing better than I did last summer. Here is today’s salad, an easy and delicious salad full of veggies. . . . → Read More: Mediterranean Medley Pasta Salad

Cherry-Almond-Crunch Chicken and Pasta Salad for #HotSummerEats

By Eliot, on June 7th, 2015%

Stay with me here. Pasta, basil, feta, almonds AND cherries make for a delicious salad. Yes, I said fresh cherries. . . . → Read More: Cherry-Almond-Crunch Chicken and Pasta Salad for #HotSummerEats

Feta and Chickpea Pesto Salad for #HotSummerEats

By Eliot, on June 5th, 2015%

Today I present a cool summer salad. Check it out and don’t forget you have only three more days to enter THE GIVEAWAY! . . . → Read More: Feta and Chickpea Pesto Salad for #HotSummerEats

Balsamic-Basil Strawberry Jam for #HotSummerEats

By Eliot, on June 3rd, 2015%

You’re getting a “two-fer” today for #HotSummerEats….a extraordinary jam recipe and a extreme hot dog creation. Intrigued? . . . → Read More: Balsamic-Basil Strawberry Jam for #HotSummerEats

Smoked Turkey Salad with Raspberries (or Strawberry-Spinach Salad with Hot Pepper Dressing)

By Eliot, on March 31st, 2015%

You be the judge. Compare my original recipe with what was printed in Taste of Home. . . . → Read More: Smoked Turkey Salad with Raspberries (or Strawberry-Spinach Salad with Hot Pepper Dressing)

Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Farro

By Eliot, on February 27th, 2015%

I good winter salad but I imagine this would be more delicious with garden fresh vegetables! . . . → Read More: Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Farro

Holy Basil Chicken

By Eliot, on August 4th, 2013%

Using a new herb from the garden and a great light summer meal. . . . → Read More: Holy Basil Chicken

Summer Orzo Salad

By Eliot, on June 8th, 2013%

I have a couple of great aunts that are my idols. Both are in their mid and upper 80s. Both still live on their own and you truly need to get on their social calendars months in advance if you want to go to lunch with them. Between bridge, church projects, volunteering, etc., they are . . . → Read More: Summer Orzo Salad

Blackberry Jam Dressing with Basil

By Eliot, on June 4th, 2013%

The growing season is here. Yeah! I am ready for home grown veggies and fruit for salad. Unfortunately, all I have harvested so far is carrots, beets and a bit of lettuce. We did buy some peaches (allegedly from east Texas) during our recent trip to Houston. We are trying to eat them all but . . . → Read More: Blackberry Jam Dressing with Basil