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Simple Potato Salad

I figured I’d do a series of picnic/BBQ-style recipes for the next few weeks since Memorial Day and July 4th are approaching.  This is also the time of year that our family packs a picnic-to-go on Sunday mornings for a BBQ in a scenic spot following church.  This has become a really special regular outing for our family.  In years past we’ve enjoyed taking a drive up to the White Mountains (of NH) for...

Cucumber Salad

We love cucumbers- well, all of us except for my husband- he says they taste “too fresh” (whatever that means?!).  In any case, they’re a wonderful summer veggie and have a natural cooling effect on the body.  They’re exceptionally good for your skin too (topically and when consumed).  One of my all-time favorite foods is a simple cucumber sandwich- bread, mayo and sliced cukes.  But...

Simple Coleslaw

It’s picnic and barbeque season, so it’s great to have a simple wholesome coleslaw recipe. This recipe features my homemade almond mayonnaise (posted a month or so ago) but you can substitute any wholesome mayonnaise. What makes a mayonnaise wholesome? The major ingredient in mayonnaise is oil, so it’s best to purchase mayonnaise made with expeller pressed oil. And it’s ideal if that oil...

Gluten-free Quinoa Tabouli

I realize my recipe postings are alternating between soups and salads.  It’s probably because our weather is alternating between winter and spring!   Yesterday was a lovely day, so I made this quinoa tabouli- which the kids all loved- and enjoyed eating it sitting out on the steps in the sun.  Quinoa is a lovely light grain which cooks quickly.  You can make this recipe with leftover quinoa that you...

Chickpea and Broccoli Salad

This is my version of a prepared salad found on a local restaurant’s salad bar.  It is such a simple salad- it doesn’t even really have a dressing.  The simple flavors of the broccoli and chickpeas come through and are accented lightly with the olive oil and a little sea salt.  There’s a nice texture contrast of the broccoli and chickpeas.  You can add the red pepper if you like (it adds some...
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