This fresh side salad recipe, perfect for a potluck or cookout, uses lots of basil. Make it when basil is in full supply, in the garden or at the market, during the height of summer.
This Mixed Greens with Dijon Vinaigrette and Roasted Portabellos recipe contains extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, ground black pepper, clove garlic and more.
Use leftover cooked pearl barley with lentils, veggies, and seasonings for a hearty main-dish burger sans the bun. Fruit salsa adds bright flavors. Serve with lime wedges for added zest.
This salad looks and tastes great and can be varied with the seasons. In summer use your favorite type of berry along with the grilled chicken, and in winter use orange segments (or try dried apricots or cranberries. The dressing is a sweet vinaigrette, and complements both the fruit and the poultry.
Grilled chicken lends smoky flavor to a flavorful summer salad featuring sweet and crunchy grapes and apples in a mayonnaise-sour cream dressing seasoned with fresh tarragon and dill.
'I found this hearty stew recipe in an old cookbook purchased at a flea market,' recalls Judy McCarthy of Derby, Kansas. 'The blend of beef and barley really hits the spot on cool days.'
