Salad Bar
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The “Real” Jennifer Aniston “Friends Salad”
I hate to break it to you, but…. It turns out that the famous “Friends” salad which has been making its rounds on the internet for the last couple of years, is not exactly the salad that the girls were lunching on daily, on the set of friends. What?? Like what??? Hmmmm….. Ok, I’m not really that surprised, but I wanted to believe, didn’t you? LOL Upon further investigation, it doesn’t appear that there was actually any footage or proof of Jennifer telling us that this was indeed “The Salad”. So, how did the Fake Friends Salad even come about? I have no idea. However I will tell you that…
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Warm Potato + Green Bean Salad (plant based + vegan friendly)
Need a delicious winter salad and side dish? I’ve got one for you. It’s a simple, easy recipe I had not prepared in a long while, which surprised me when I came across it, because I really love it. I blame summer and its amazing bounty of fresh greens and tomatoes, which I tend to live on for months. Oh summer, I miss uuuu already…… And when that season comes to an end, salads kinda lose their appeal to me. Does this happen to you? Eating leaves just doesn’t cut it anymore. My tummy needs something heartier. This potatoes + green beans salad satisfies that craving perfectly, because it is…
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Crunchy Asian Cole Slaw with Peanut Dressing (plant based/ vegan friendly)
I’ve been getting requests for more salad ideas, so here you go…. Today I give you a recipe, that in my humble opinion is simply perfect on so many levels. Why? Because… It can be made several days in advance, it packs and travels very well for work lunches, tastes delicious and is chock full of healthy ingredients. Seriously, what more can you ask of a humble salad? Prepare a bowl to share as a main meal, or serve it up as a side to your main entrée. The flavours in this salad mix work so well together, the dressing is soooo good, and the end result is a salad…
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How to cook Bulgur in the Instant Pot {plant based/vegan friendly}
Bulgur is a beautiful ancient grain that deserves way more attention than it gets, at least in my kitchen. It’s a staple food in Turkish, middle eastern and Indian cooking. And, you might be familiar with it if you’ve ever eaten a salad called Tabbouleh, which has become quite popular, and more readily available premade in supermarkets. This mildly nutty tasting grain is a whole grain and is surprisingly good for you, not to mention very versatile and fast cooking. Looking for a tasty recipe that includes bulgur? Try this one: THE FAMOUS “FRIENDS” SALAD What is Bulgur and why should I eat it? Bulgur is a whole grain of wheat.…
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The famous “Friends” Salad {vegetarian}
So there’s been a recipe circulating the internet for months called the “Jennifer Aniston Friends Salad”. The intriguing part about it is the story that goes with it… Rumor has it that Jennifer ate this salad every day on set, for 10 years. Ten years! And the rest of the “Friends” gang often joined her. And.. They didn’t add any salad dressing. Not even olive oil. (I can’t get on board with that lol) Needless to say, I was intrigued and had to give it a try. Well, it turns out that our “Friend” Jen makes a great salad! LOL It really is a a simple mix of typical Mediterranean…
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How To Make Fresh Basil Oil And Add Fresh Summer Flavour To Your Dishes
I absolutely love basil, and grow it every summer in my garden. It’s a must have for tomato lovers like myself, you can’t have one without the other! This year my plants have done amazingly well and they are still going strong, despite my constant leaf picking for salads. But now the time has come to start thinking about preserving some, before the inevitable arrival of fall… There are many ways to capture and preserve the intense, aromatic flavour of fresh basil. Here is one of my favourite methods…Basil Oil. This delightful and flavour packed oil is reminiscent of a simple pesto but in liquid form, which as you might…
