Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad made with capers, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, tomatoes and fresh basil in a balsamic vinaigrette. I love using fresh vegetables and herbs in my recipes; especially when tossed together like this Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad. This recipe was first posted back in 2012 after having this salad at a Japanese restaurant. It had mayonnaise in it and though it was good, I was looking for something a little lighter in flavor. Chick peas, also known as garbanzo ... Read More about Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad
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Oven Roasted Balsamic Rosemary Beets
Fresh beets tossed with balsamic vinegar, fresh rosemary and extra virgin olive oil; then roasted until soft and tender. Eat them hot as a side dish or cold in a salad. Did you ever try roasting beets? I hadn't until recently when I made these Oven Roasted Balsamic Rosemary Beets and they were delicious if I don't say so myself. Growing up in the 70's, eating beets from a can or pickled in a jar was natural and I remember I wasn't a huge fan. As I got older, I just avoided them ... Read More about Oven Roasted Balsamic Rosemary Beets
Classic Potato Salad
Summer gatherings are not complete without a simple, delicious Classic Potato Salad recipe. This one is so easy, you'll be making it all year round! My Classic Potato Salad is pretty simple to make and does not contain a lot of ingredients. However, you MUST use Hellman's® Real Mayonnaise (or Best Mayonnaise if you're not from the northeast) if you want to duplicate the flavor or it just won't taste the same way. There are certain pantry products that I use that are ... Read More about Classic Potato Salad
Lemon Ginger Grilled Pork Chops
Lemon Ginger Grilled Pork Chops made with center cut boneless pork chops marinated in lemon juice, ginger, honey and soy sauce; then grilled. I have high cholesterol so I have to watch what I eat, exercise more frequently, and find foods that help lower cholesterol. Foods that contain ginger, like these Lemon Ginger Grilled Pork chops make it real easy. health benefits of Ginger 1. Look for whole ginger root that is light brown and knobby in appearance. 2. Store the ginger wrapped ... Read More about Lemon Ginger Grilled Pork Chops
Corona Grilled Pork Chops
Center cut boneless pork chops marinated in a brine of Corona beer, fresh lime juice and cilantro; then grilled to perfection. I first posted this recipe back in August 2012 and since then I've made these Corona Grilled Pork Chops several times. However, it wasn't until recently that I was actually able to take a new photo as the old one didn't do this recipe justice. When I originally made this recipe, I had also trimmed down a full pork loin and made it into individual pork ... Read More about Corona Grilled Pork Chops