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MARINATED CUCUMBERS, ONIONS, AND TOMATOES

June 24, 2025June 19, 2025 9391 Views

Such is the case of this Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomato side dish: light and velvety, great for warm days or in tandem with heavy, substantial main dishes. It takes the crispness of cucumbers, the juiciness of tomatoes, and the tang of onions and drenches it all in a zesty marinade of vinegar, sugar, and black pepper for a fresh burst with each bite. Prepare it easily and bring to the refrigerator to ready it; it’s best cool and chilled. A classic spread is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or quick weeknight dinners. Allow it to marinate a couple of hours …

Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad

June 23, 2025January 30, 2025 17632 Views

Let’s be honest — sometimes a “salad” just doesn’t cut it when you’re craving something that actually fills you up and makes your taste buds sing. The first time I threw together an Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad like this, I’d just come home from a grocery run with a rotisserie chicken and, truth be told, a nagging sweet tooth. But what I really needed was a dinner that felt both fresh and a little special, since food should be the happiest part of the day (especially after 40, when we’ve earned it!). Well, friends, this salad delivered all of the …

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Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini, Squash, and Tomatoes

June 23, 2025February 3, 2025 7234 Views

Is there anything better than the smell of roasting vegetables wafting through your house when you’re wrapping up a long day? I doubt it! This roasted garlic-parmesan zucchini, squash, and tomato medley is one I come back to over and over (especially when the summer farmer’s market is practically throwing zucchini at me). It’s got all those edges that get a little crispy, the tomatoes burst just enough, and – miracle of miracles – even my pickiest eater grabs seconds without any bribes. (No, I’m not naming names, but if you’re reading this, you know who you are!) If you’ve …

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Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad Recipe

June 23, 2025June 19, 2025 4881 Views

It’s a hearty Tex-Mex chopped chicken salad. The dish is unified in established Mediterranean lettuce, and it contains juicy veggies in the creamy spicy and zesty-warm ranch dressing. It has a blast of flavor that, with its varied textures of crunchy tortilla chips, creamy cheese, and juicy tomatoes, will make one feel like they have had a whole new party in their mouth. Perfect as a hearty lunch or dinner meal to feed family or friends at a potluck, this salad is also versatile. Why You’ll Love This Recipe It is absolutely mood-uplifting, makes everyone feel good from within and …

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Mexican Street Corn Coleslaw

June 23, 2025June 19, 2025 3084 Views

If you’ve ever wandered by a little backyard barbecue or poked around your local taco shop right as the grill is smoking, you might already know the magic I’m about to describe. There’s just something irresistible about the way sweet corn pops against the freshness of crunchy cabbage, and when you whirl it all up in a tangy, creamy dressing with a whisper of heat? Well, friends, that’s basically summer in a bowl for me. This isn’t the kind of coleslaw you grew up with at church picnics—no offense to Aunt Jan’s classic recipe! This is a lively, Mexican street …