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Stetson Salad – Cowboy Ciao was a restaurant in Scottsdale that has closed. They were famous for their Stetson Salad. The Stetson Salad has a wonderful combination of textures and flavors. And the dressing is a buttermilk-pesto-mayo-lemon combination that’s perfect for this dish. And the variations in the salad ingredients are endless. YouRead More…
Summer Peach Salad – Today, we are going to make a summer peach salad, to take advantage of the juicy fresh peaches that are available. It’s an easy, relatively quick salad to make. Summer Peach Salad w/Chilis & Sliced Almonds Spicy chiles and sweet peaches come together in this simple,Read More…
Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad – We are making something for spring, a Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad. We are going to use Golden Beets instead of the more traditional red beets. And we are going to use some Aloha Honey’s Lemon Blossom Honey to add a little sweetness. ToRead More…
Curried Chicken Salad – With this recipe, I wanted to accomplish two things. I would like to make an easy dish using a rotisserie chicken. And I wanted to use some of the Paradise Fruit Company’s crystallized (candied) ginger in a recipe. So, we made a Curried Chicken Salad withRead More…
For years, I roasted beets, but they were time-consuming and messy. Peeling, slicing and everything including my fingers had a red stain on it. But finally, a friend showed me a better way to roast beets Roasted Beets Roasting transforms beets from something crunchy into something silky and tender. RoastedRead More…
Healthy Salad for Carnivores – Salads aren’t always known for being the most filling meal. However, this salad will help change that stereotype. For healthy eaters, it will make it’s way into your weekly rotation. Thanks to hearty proteins and adding your favorite accompaniments. Healthy Salad and Protein Salads areRead More…