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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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Spring Mix Salad with Roasted Red Peppers + Goat Cheese + Nuts
Memories of a special Valentine’s Day dinner many years ago, at one of my favourite restaurants….and I fell in love…with a salad! Tis true. In fact I fell so hard that I’ve been making my own tweaked version of that fabulous dish ever since. This beautiful and delicious salad is easy to put together yet fancy enough for dinner guests. I’ve brought it to family gatherings and work potlucks…it’s always a hit. But why wait for a special occasion? I make it often for myself, as a lunch entree, and it feels like a treat, even though its just a salad. Give this one a try! You might just fall…
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How to cook Quinoa in the Instant Pot + Greek Quinoa Salad
Quinoa in the Instant Pot? I’m surprised you didn’t see it coming. It was just a matter of time… LOL I suspected this tiny grain would work out well in a pressure cooker. So I took a look around online and discovered how to adapt my cooking method for the IP. And I’m happy to report it worked out , just the way I hoped it would. Now, I’m not sure if you my readers are fans of Quinoa, but if you’re not you might want to reconsider this super grain, because it packs a lot of goodness. Quinoa is a low calorie, gluten free grain that is high in…
