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Crunchy Broccoli Slaw

There is this coleslaw that my BFF, Christy, loves. We call it Crunchy Coleslaw, but it’s often called Chinese Coleslaw or Ramen Coleslaw.  Unfortunately, it’s basically junkfood masquerading as a salad.  It’s got  Ramen noodles, the… Read more »

May 2, 2013 | Soup and Salad
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Roasted Butternut Squash and Red Quinoa Salad

What a delicious salad! It’s got all sorts of textures and flavors going on.  It’s wonderfully healthy meatless dinner, and you’ll have plenty of leftovers for lunch.    

February 17, 2013 | Soup and Salad
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Broccoli Cheese Soup

I have to quote Life In Grace, the blog where I found this recipe.   This soup will “make you take back all the lies you’ve spread about broccoli.”  I’ve never been a real fan… Read more »

February 13, 2013 | Soup and Salad
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Super Bowl Chili

So your husband invited a bunch of guys over on Sunday, huh?  Well go ahead and invite the wives over, too, and make it a party.  A Super Bowl party!  Throw this chili together in… Read more »

January 28, 2013 | Soup and Salad
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Classic Cobb Salad

The Cobb Salad is a dish that when done right, is perfection, and when not right, is terrible.  Here’s how to do it the right way.  It takes a minute to do all the steps… Read more »

January 22, 2013 | Featured, Soup and Salad
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Baked Potato Soup

Man, it’s cold. It feels even colder because we just got home from here…I know you don’t feel very sorry for me…       Baked Potato Soup (adapted from Paula Deen)   4 slices… Read more »

January 21, 2013 | Soup and Salad
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White Bean Chicken Chili

This is another recipe using that tomatillo salsa I’m loving right now.  I wish My Brother’s Salsa was paying me to develop recipes…man, I love that stuff.  There are lots of other brands, or you… Read more »

January 8, 2013 | Soup and Salad
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Chicken Caesar with Homemade Croutons

Not much about this recipe is homemade, but making your own croutons takes a pretty pedestrian salad and makes it special.  My kids love Caesar salads, so we eat this recipe on a regular basis…. Read more »

January 3, 2013 | Soup and Salad
La Madeleine Tomato Soup

Copycat La Madeleine Tomato Soup

Finally! Finally I’ve found the perfect tomato soup recipe.  I’ve tried so many recipes and most are watery, lacking flavor, or taste like marinara (ick).   If you’ve been to La Madeleine (a Texas chain),… Read more »

January 1, 2013 | Soup and Salad
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Pear and Pomegranate Salad with Chicken

Have you been eating too much? Yeah, me too.  It’s so hard during the holidays to stay on track!  This salad will help because it’s so good you’ll not realize it’s healthy.    

December 17, 2012 | Soup and Salad