Teriyaki Spinach Pasta Salad is a fresh combination of sweet and savory Asian flavors in your soon to be new favorite salad! Teriyaki Spinach Pasta Salad is always a winner at gatherings. It is filled with many things we love: Teriyaki chicken and dressing, oranges, Craisins, fresh spinach, pasta, water chestnuts, and honey roasted nuts… Read More
The Original Chopped Salad
The Original Chopped Salad, made famous at Citizen Public House and also at The Gladly restaurant in Phoenix, AZ is easy to make at home! A unique blend of veggies- fresh and dried, sweet currants, salty pepitas and creamy dressing make this salad a hit with everyone. The Original Chopped Salad recipe is one… Read More
Southwest Salad with Cilantro Honey Lime Dressing
Southwest Salad with Cilantro Honey Lime Dressing has been a favorite in our home for years! Loaded with crispy Romaine, beans, corn, creamy avocado, and a bit of Pepper Jack cheese. Southwest Salad comes with a warning, it’s highly addictive. The first time I ate this salad, I took leftovers home from a family party… Read More
Chicken, Pear and Smoked Gouda Salad
If you’re looking for a show stopping salad any time of the year, this salad is for you! Chicken, Pear and Smoked Gouda Salad is the ultimate blend of everything a salad should be. Fresh pears, smoky Gouda cheese, crunchy cashews, moist chicken and a fresh dressing made with ingredients (most likely) already in your pantry… Read More
Favorite Cafe Rio Copycat Recipes
Over the years, I’ve posted several of my Cafe Rio Copycat recipes, which have been favorites to many of you on ABK. To make it as simple as possible for you (and me) to find and make our favorite Cafe Rio menu items, I’ve compiled all of our family Favorite Cafe Rio Copycat Recipes recipes… Read More
Caprese Pasta Salad
If you’re looking for a simple and quick pasta salad, look no further. This Caprese Pasta Salad is bursting with sweet tomatoes, fresh basil, creamy mozzarella, and drizzled with a light balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Easy to make ahead, or last minute, and a delicious way to please any crowd! A Classic Favorite I love a… Read More
Spinach and Pear Salad with Apple Ginger Dressing
If you love fruit and cheese this is going to be your new favorite salad! Spinach and Pear Salad with Apple Ginger Dressing is a fresh combination of fruit and Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, finished off with a homemade apple and ginger dressing. Sweet and savory I’m a sweet and savory person to the core! I… Read More
Grilled Chicken and Peach Salad with Caramelized Barbecue Sauce
Grilled Chicken and Peach Salad with Caramelized Barbecue Sauce is perfection in a summer salad! Hearty enough for a big appetite, and light enough for those days when you just want a good salad for dinner, this dish is sure to be on your most requested list of recipes to make! The summer of 2017… Read More
Grilled Chicken and Kale Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette
Grilled Chicken and Kale Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette is the perfect way to celebrate the end of a long cold winter and the unveiling of SPRING! This salad combines grilled chicken, fresh kale, spinach, seasonal berries, creamy Gorgonzola or Blue cheese, crunchy pumpkin seeds and sweet Craisins, all topped with my homemade apricot almond jam (you… Read More
Panera’s Strawberry Poppyseed and Chicken Salad
Have you tried Panera’s most popular salad? According to the girl who helped me last time I was there, it’s the Panera’s Strawberry Poppyseed and Chicken Salad. She promised I’d love it. She was right. I loved all of the fruit in this salad: fresh pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges. As I was eating the… Read More
Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad with Fresh Lemon Vinaigrette
Here’s a recipe for a fresh and simple salad, perfect for brunch. I served Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad with Fresh Lemon Vinaigrette at a gathering last week and it was a hit. Inspired by one of my favorite salads at Plates and Palates in Btown. They serve something similar, without the pasta. It’s a great… Read More
Michelle King’s Wonton Salad
4:00 AM- Birds chirping. Right outside my window. Most normal people would just roll over and go back to sleep. Not me. I’ve tried a pillow over my head, earplugs, meditation, medication…then my thoughts turn to – Where is Jacob’s Airsoft gun ? Would an Airsoft gun put an end to the sounds of spring?… Read More
Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetable Pasta Salad
Some things were just meant for converting from main dish to a salad. Teriyaki chicken, veggies and pasta are three items that combine perfectly to make a Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetable Pasta Salad. This salad is easy, travels well and is always a hit at gatherings! Cookies and Salad Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetable… Read More