As time goes by I am making more of my own salad dressings, versus using bottled varieties from the grocery store. There is so much flexibility in making your own vinaigrette or salad dressing using preferred ingredients (often healthier) of your choice. You can make your own vinegar, use the oil you like, type of … Continue reading
For Easter this past year I decided to make a fresh fruit platter. The berries are beginning to “taste” better and I thought this would be the perfect light addition to our meal. Add a few nuts, some chocolate eggs and a delicious creamy strawberry dip. This is the old-fashioned recipe with Cool Whip, Marshmellow … Continue reading
There are so many twists to candied nuts and using almonds and/or pistachios adds some great flavor to salads. They add a little crunch and a bit of sweetness. I have provided two favorite ways to candy almonds and one has pistachios in it too. Go here for recipes for pecans and walnuts. I … Continue reading
There are so many versions of this snack mix; I have seen recipes for barbeque, Italian and Cajun. This first recipe is probably one of the originals and one my family likes. I have also included a quick recipe using ranch dressing and Parmesan cheese and one I call Christmas Crunch. There is a lot … Continue reading