What is the latest creative way to serve watermelon? Watermelon "cakes" are becoming very popular for birthday parties. Fruit instead of cake is healthier and so yummy. A watermelon cake is easy to make. Just cut off the ends of the watermelon leaving a middle section the height of the cake. Then turn this middle section on one flat side and cut … [Read more...]
Thousand Island Dressing with a Kick
1000 Island DressingI love a good thousand island dressing. It's rich and has so much flavor. My friends and I used to get a wonderful chef salad at the Famous Barr restaurant in St. Louis. All the ingredients were very fresh and top quality. It was topped by a slice of hard-boiled egg with a tiny dab of caviar on top. Wow. The first time … [Read more...]
The Best Rotisserie Chicken Fix Up Ever
I learned something from my kid brother the other day. You can take rotisserie chicken from very good to fabulous with just Italian salad dressing. Yes, salad dressing. Trust me, you will be glad you tried this. It is quite possibly the best chicken I've ever tasted. Rotisserie Chicken Upgrade 1. Get a rotisserie chicken or two (enough … [Read more...]
Asian Chicken Salad: 430 Calories
Here's a great no-cook meal for hot days. Just arrange cooked chicken on fresh spinach with some edamame beans and almonds or peanuts. Love it!You can use any salad dressing you like--they used a spray salad dressing from Newman's Own for just 10 calories.There is plenty of protein here to keep you from getting hungry later. Lots of flavor and … [Read more...]
Creamy, Crunchy Low-Fat Caesar Salad
Caesar Salad is an affordable luxury in my book. Unfortunately it is usually loaded with fat. Here's a slimmed down version from Prevention that still satisfies. Prevention says about this recipe: "A serving of Caesar dressing can contain more than 25% of your daily-recommended fat. Our version has half the fat and the same rich, tangy flavor you … [Read more...]
Lebanese Chopped Salad with Lime Dressing
This is a very fresh tasting salad. I've had it with the only dressing being fresh-squeezed lime juice and it was sublime (no pun intended). Low calorie, no fat, healthy, and just wonderful.The version I had did not have any peppers in it, but it was great anyway. Some people chop the ingredients small, but I prefer the pieces in spoon-sized … [Read more...]
Honey Mustard Salad Dressing, Super Easy to Make
This is simple to make & tastes even better than the honey mustard salad dressing or dipping sauce at restaurants. Use this on salads, as dip for chicken strips, or as a sauce for chicken breasts. It's very flavorful and healthy too. If you don't want to use mayonnaise in it you can substitute plain yogurt for a healthier mix. The … [Read more...]