RECIPES          RECIPES          RECIPES

Old-School Dorito Taco Salad A nostalgic, simple dinner classic. This Dorito Taco Salad  is a perfect mix of warm, seasoned beef and cool, crisp greens. With the crunch of your favorite Dorito chips and a tangy, creamy dressing! It’s a fast, flavorful meal that hits every texture. Ingredients: 1-pound lean ground beef 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced Sea salt & ground black pepper, to taste ¼ cup water 1 packet of taco seasoning mix 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans,

Classic Tangy Spinach Salad Salad Ingredients: 2 lg. bags of baby spinach; washed, dried, and carefully torn 1 can (16 oz.) sliced water chestnuts, drained 2 c. fresh fresh bean sprouts, washed 4-6 hard cooked eggs, peeled and diced 10 slices of well cooked / crunchy bacon, crumbled into pieces 1 sm. red onion, very thinly sliced into slivers. 10 thinly sliced mushrooms (optional)   Dressing Ingredients: ½ c. brown sugar 1/3 c. cider (or other) vinegar 1 T Worcestershire Sauc

Katy’s Perfect Spinach, Arugula, Date, and Feta Salad Inspired by my sweet friend, Katy, this salad hits every flavor note you could want: the peppery bite of arugula, the savory roast chicken, the creamy saltiness of feta, and the caramel-like sweetness of dates. Finished with a zesty lemon-honey vinaigrette and the crunch of toasted almonds, it is satisfying enough for a main course but elegant enough for a dinner party side. Ingredients Suggested measurements are included,

Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Salad Dressing/Dip Ingredients: ½ cup sour cream ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ buttermilk or whole milk 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (dried will work too) 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped (dried will work too) 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (dried will work too) 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon  apple cider or white vinegar ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ¼ to ½ teaspoon   sea salt Freshly ground black pep

Little Gem Salad with Herbed French Vinaigrette Ingredients: 1 large shallot, very finely diced 2 tbsp + 1 tsp aged sherry vinegar (plus more to taste) 1 tbsp warm water 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 ½ tsp honey 1 ½ tsp Dijon mustard 1 ½ tsp whole-grain mustard 2 thyme sprigs, leaves picked and finely chopped (approx. ½ tsp) 1 garlic clove, finely grated 1 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste) ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1.   Rinse and soak shallots: Rinse d

Arugula, Nectarine & Pecan Salad with Bright Apple Cider Vinaigrette This Arugula, Nectarine & Pecan Salad is the perfect mix of fresh and satisfying. Peppery arugula, sweet nectarines, toasted pecans, and a touch of feta cheese come together for a beautiful balance of flavors and textures. The bright apple cider vinaigrette—made with shallots, Dijon, and honey—pulls everything together with just the right tang. Easy to make and always a hit, this salad is ideal for any meal

This classic Italian bread salad is the perfect way to celebrate summer’s freshest flavors! Juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red onion, and fresh basil come together with chunks of toasted or day-old bread to soak up a simple, tangy vinaigrette. It’s rustic, colorful, and bursting with flavor in every bite. Originally a clever way to use up stale bread, Panzanella has become a warm-weather favorite in our kitchen—light, satisfying, and perfect as a side or a stand-alone dish.