Grilled Romaine with Creamy Caesar Dressing

Grilled Romaine with Creamy Caesar Dressing

Grilled Romaine with Creamy Caesar Dressing is a fresh twist on the classic Caesar Salad. Grilling the romaine hearts takes the Caesar salad experience to the next level. The lettuce remains crunchy despite being browned and the warmth of the leaves allows the creamy dressing to seep into the crevices. It’s hard to go back to Classic Caesar after tasting this version.

Fresh Mozzarella with Roasted Peppers and Olives

Fresh Mozzarella with Roasted Peppers and Olives

The combination of Roasted Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella and Kalamata Olives makes a simple and very tasty Italian salad. It has the creaminess of the mozzarella, with the saltiness of the olives and the richness of the peppers tied together with a slightly tangy balsamic syrup drizzle.

Crab Louie Cobb Salad

Crab Louie Cobb Salad

My friend Susan and I discovered the Crab Louie salad while vacationing in Florida. The Crab Louie Cobb Salad is my twist on the traditional version of that salad…amped up a few notches. For me the key is to have big lumps of crabmeat throughout the salad so that you get a nice chunk of crab in each bite.

Carrot Ginger Soup – (no cream!)

Carrot Ginger Soup – (no cream!)

Carrot Ginger Soup – (no cream) is a delicious, healthy soup that can either be served as a meal or as a starter. The combination of carrots and ginger works great together and the resulting soup is velvety and creamy yet there’s no cream… it’s all vegetables and spices.

Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup-(Gluten Free)

Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup-(Gluten Free)

Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup is the Best. Soup. Ever. And so versatile. Whether you want to keep it all veggies or add tofu, shrimp and/or crab, this soup strikes the perfect balance…rich, slightly spicy, colorful, tasty and filling. It’s an amazing meal in a bowl.

Old-Fashioned Egg Salad

Old-Fashioned Egg Salad

Forget about buying Egg Salad at the market. There’s no need with this quick, easy and delicious recipe for Old-Fashioned Egg Salad.

Michelle’s House Salad

Michelle’s House Salad

I make this salad 3-4 times a week. I make it so often, I’ve named it Michelle’s House salad! It’s my go-to dinner salad. Simple, colorful, crunchy and most importantly…tasty. I generally use my Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette as the dressing.

Creamless Pureed Mushroom Soup

Creamless Pureed Mushroom Soup

Don’t be fooled by the nondescript color of this Creamless Pureed Mushroom soup…it’s pure mushroom deliciousness and without any cream!

Arugula with Apples, Goat Cheese Crumbles, and (GF) Granola

Arugula with Apples, Goat Cheese Crumbles, and (GF) Granola

Arugula with Apples, Goat Cheese Crumbles and Homemade Gluten Free Granola is a riff on the original salad my stepdaughter, Amelia, and sister-in-law Meg created one summer. The pairing of fruit with arugula, goat cheese and granola is dyn-o-mite and I’ve been making this salad ever since. As the seasons change, so does my fruit selection.

Avocado and Cilantro Salad with Homemade French Dressing

Avocado and Cilantro Salad with Homemade French Dressing

I especially like using French Dressing when my salads contain avocado and cilantro. The homemade dressing for this recipe is sooo good. Just the right amount of sweet, tang and spice. The Avocado and Cilantro Salad with the Homemade French Dressing is a great combo…a trifecta of sorts!