Category: RECIPES – Soup / Salad


  • When I was living in West Palm Beach Florida, I practically lived at the local Whole Foods. It was near my place of work making it an easy stop for lunch. One winter when I was really sick I ate the Miso soup everyday. To this day whenever I am sick I love to snuggle…

  • This is my favorite salad to serve when we have company. It is so elegant and goes with almost anything. Mixed Partisan greens Traditional Feta cheese Cherry tomatoes, halved Cucumber slices Chopped celery Sliced red onion Fuji Apple, chopped Raisins (optional) 1 Good Seasonings Cesar packet, use red wine vinegar Mix everything together and serve.…

  • I have been excited to cook with barbecue sauce ever since I discovered Red Tail Ale Tangy BBQ sauce. I made a ham last week and smothered it with half the bottle. We ate it all week in sandwiches, omelets and with potatoes. This recipe for BBQ Chicken Salad comes from a friend of mine…

  • This recipe I found on allrecipes.com called “Delicious Ham and Potato Soup.” It has a nice flavor and texture. 3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes 1/3 cup diced celery 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 3/4 cup diced cooked ham 3 1/4 cups water 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste…

  • I love fall. The brisk autumn air pared with the smell of a warm fire calls for a cup of hot soup. I found this recipe on allrecipes.com. I added black beans and a little more cumin. 1/2 tsp olive oil 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 cup chopped onion 1 tsp ground cumin 1tsp…

  • In college, I took an Aromatherapy class as part of my major. In class, we not only learned about the properties and effects of the oils, we also covered natural holistic healing. I was visiting my parents one day when my dad was sick. I thought I would try my hand at a cold remedy…

  • This stew resembles Italian Wedding Soup. It is so simple and so delicious. I do not know where it originated, as it was passed around from friend to friend. 3 cans beef broth 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with herbs, puree slightly 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 pound Italian sausage 1 cup onions,…

  • Ok, this is not really a meal I cook from scratch, but it is fast and it is our favorite meal. Whenever my husband and I celebrate our Anniversary or Valentines Day or just get a night out together, this is what we want to have. Paired with some apple cider and voila, you have…

  • I came across this recipe in a magazine a couple of years ago. I love how simple it is to make. 1/2 tsp or more ground cumin Salt, to taste 3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken 2 limes, quartered 1 head of Romaine lettuce, shredded (you can use any type of lettuce) 1 (15.5 oz) can…

  • This is another recipe from Ellie Krieger of the Foodnetwork. 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes 1 yellow pepper, cored, seeded and coarsely chopped (about 3/4 cup) 1 red pepper, cored, seeded and coarsely chopped (about 3/4 cup) 1/3 cup Basil Pesto, recipe follows Salt and pepper Put the potatoes in a large steamer basket…