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Cauliflower Salad with Lemon and Herb Baked Chicken Breasts
Here is a simple vegetable salad paired with a delicious and easy baked chicken dish. A meal that comes together very quickly. Use any leftover salad for a quick lunch served on fresh greens with roasted potatoes. . . . read more Cheesy Potato Salad with Broccoli Mushroom Toss
Love those easy recipes and this one is a five ingredient potato salad that is rich with flavor and made with two types of cheeses. I paired it with a simple side of vegetables that can be made in minutes . . . read more Bean Salad Over Couscous
Looking for a cool summer meal? Here is a fresh and flavorful bean salad with garbanzo beans, onions, fresh spinach and more dressed in a lemony garlic dressing. Serve this easy salad over browned slices of store-bought prepared polenta with a side of grilled veggies and you have a delicious meal ready in minutes. . . read more Cheesy Chicken Pita Sandwich
Here's a simple meal either for lunch or dinner. A quick pita sandwich made with a flavorful recipe of chicken, chayote squash, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, and Swiss cheese . . . read more Sweet Apple Tempeh Salad
Heading Back To School - Easy and Healthy Lunchbox Meal IdeasIt's hard to believe that summer is almost over. Seems this time of the year goes by faster than any other time. I remember when my mom used to pack my lunch everyday and I really looked forward to it. I wasn't one of those kids who traded away my food. My mom made some great lunchtime meals for my siblings and me. Times have changed however and with less time to make something healthy and good tasting for your kids it's hard to get creative everyday with lunch. It really isn't too difficult to make wholesome lunchbox meals and with just a bit of organizing and streamlining you will have a nice selection of meal options.
Here's a bit of help with making a wide variety of lunchtime meals quickly and easily. The trick is to keep it as simple as possible with easy ideas like sandwiches, soup, salads, and pasta.
For more quick and easy ideas for lunchbox meals, see the full article here. Raw Food Made Easy
Raw food seems to be talked about a lot these days and I have several raw cookbooks. While they all have good things to offer, there is always something that makes certain cookbooks a favorite choice and this is one of my favorites. Even if you aren't into raw food 100% of the time this cookbook is really great for several reasons. read more Bean Salad in Avocado CupsAvocado adds such a creamy and rich texture and flavor to everything. Here I served a quick and easy bean salad made with creamy cannellini beans, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, cilantro, and sweet and crunchy jicama into an avocado half. Serve it with your favorite chips, crackers, or bread and spread for a simple and delicious meal.
Quick Idea: This bean salad also makes a great last minute dip for snacking or parties . . . read more Smart Idea For Summer - Make Ice Cream Fun and Mess-Free
It’s a soft plastic frozen treat holder. One end holds frozen treats like popsicles on a stick and you just flip it over and the other end holds ice cream cones in almost any size. The neat thing (and I really mean neat) is that at each end the stick is molded into a cup that catches all the drippy mess that happens when kids eat frozen treats while the popsicle or ice cream cone is in the holder. It catches everything so no mess or stains on clothes or hands. It’s great for road trips, birthday parties, or anywhere kids may want a frozen treat. The Dripstik is dishwasher safe and comes in a variety of fun colors. They have a nice little gift set that includes 4 Dripstiks, an ice cream scoop, and a children's recipe for making their own ice cream. They are available at a variety of stores or you can order them online at their site www.dripstik.com. Salsa – Summer Recipes and Easy Meal Ideas
Summer and salsa seem to go together. It's light, refreshing, and simple to make. I love putting together a fresh and flavorful salsa and use it as a flavor-packed ingredient in my meals.
Here is a basic salsa recipe that comes together in minutes and can be used in a variety of ways. Optional Additions (to taste):
diced jalapeno pepper * Layered Salsa Salad: Place a layer of salad greens on a plate, a layer of shredded cabbage, some thin slices of avocado, then chopped pitted green olives, then spoon some of the salsa over top. Then another layer of greens, then some slices of deli meat (your choice – cut into pieces), then some chopped, drained marinated artichoke hearts, then thin slices of seedless cucumber, finally some more of your salsa. * Salsa Wrap: Spread a soft tortilla shell with a layer of your favorite hummus, top with some fresh sprouts, some fresh grated parmesan cheese, and then as much salsa as you like. Wrap it up and enjoy. * Quick Tofu Salad: Here’s a flavorful vegetarian salad and an easy salsa idea. Combine chopped celery, prepackaged flavored baked tofu (cut into small chunks), roasted red peppers, cubed chayote squash, and some diced apple with as much salsa as desired. Serve on salad greens or on top of a bed of cooked and cooled couscous for a quick and easy meal.
See the full article and more meal ideas, click here. Rice Noodle Toss
Here's the scoop: 1. Take a package (we used a 13.2oz size) of rice noodles (sometimes they are labeled rice sticks) - we used half the package. Cook for about 8 minutes until tender, drain well, and place in a bowl. 2. Add to the noodles, 1 (15oz) can black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 (14.5oz) can diced fire roasted tomatoes (including the liquid), and about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of salsa verde (we found an avocado salsa verde that was really tasty). 3. Toss everything together and serve in bowls. Top each serving with some chopped scallions and enjoy. That's it! * Little extras - you could add a dollop of sour cream on top too. If you add a vegan sour cream the whole dish is still vegan friendly (yeah!!)
This recipe makes four good size servings. Hope you like it. It was so quick, easy, and delicious with just enough spice. Easy Cheesy Layered Wrap Sandwich
- Vegetarian/Vegan Recipes - Easy Cooking Stuffed Tortilla Wrap with Grilled Veggies
I love making simple summer meals. Here is a five ingredient recipe made with basmati rice, fresh herbs, and pine nuts with a simple dressing rolled into a quick wrap sandwich and served with an easy vegetable side dish. Potato Salad with Grilled Tofu Steaks
You can grill the tofu yourself by slicing an extra firm block of tofu into half-inch slices (press water out first), then brush on some olive oil on both sides and sprinkle with dried herbs and grill or broil until golden on each side. Serve it next to this easy potato salad and you have a simple vegetarian meal. Mozzarella Taco with Citrus Black Beans and Corn MuffinsI have always loved the flavor of smoky cheeses so I made this easy cheese salad with one of my favorites. I combined smoked mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, juicy tomatoes, flavorful olives and crunchy cucumbers with a simple Italian dressing.
Of course you can eat it like a traditional salad on a bed of fresh salad greens along with some warm breadsticks but I thought it would be more fun to place it in taco shells and serve it with a quick little side dish and corn muffins. Give this easy taco idea a try. Marinated Grilled Chicken Salad with Cheese ToastsA delicious make-ahead meal idea. This marinated salad is quick and easy to make and a great summer recipe. Vegetarians can easily substitute packaged seasoned tofu for the chicken and create a delicious meal in minutes. Happy 4th of July!Take a look at our summer appetizers or healthy snacks for some quick, easy, and delicious party ideas for your holiday celebration. Salmon Salad on Wild Rice
Here's a simple meal with flavorful salmon combined with roasted peppers, crisp cucumbers, and capers, tossed in a fresh lemon dressing paired with wild rice. It's quick, healthy, and delicious. Cold Rice Salads - Easy Summer Salads - Vegetarian Rice SaladsCold Rice Salads - perfect summer salads - easy vegetarian salads - Veggie Bacon and Rice Salad, Egg and Rice Salad, Cold Mushroom and Brown Rice Salad, Summer Basmati Rice Salad . . . Cheesy Pasta Salad MealA quick and simple meal with a flavorful pasta salad and a creamy side dish.
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