As I promised, here's another salad for the remaining summer, and it works even into fall. A salad can be a whole meal when it's packed with protein; this Tuna and White Bean salad has a lot more than going on than just lettuce! This salad needs large chunks of tuna, so I use either … Continue reading How to Make a Salad turn into a Meal
I based this salad on a recipe I found long ago in a magazine. I think that one only used berries, but I have expanded the way I make it to use any kind of fresh summer fruit, and even canned fruit when there isn't any good fresh fruit available. Sometime even a combination of … Continue reading How to Make A Really Tasty Fruit Salad
Here's an update of an older column about one of my favorite things - my cast iron pots. Note: Amazon has some cast iron cookware sales going on right now! I love cast iron skillets. I can remember Grandma cooking with two things: cast iron skillets and Revere ware pots. I don't think she owned … Continue reading The Best Way to Use & Care For Fantastic Cast Iron Cookware
I promised more easy summer salads, so here's another favorite of mine. I use fresh corn on the cob, cook and char it a little on the grill, then combine the corn with two kinds of legumes for some protein, in a light dressing. The corn can be totally cooked on a grill, but I … Continue reading Ultimate Charred Summer Corn Salad Made Easy
Summertime means lots of fresh vegetables and salad. I try not to make only lettuce based salads, though, and broccoli salad is a favorite at our house. Watch for more vegetable salads in the future! Broccoli salad is so easy to make. I don't grow my own broccoli - it always seems to be eaten … Continue reading How to Make The Most Fantastic Broccoli Salad