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
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Red, White and Blue Potato Salad
Red, White and Blue Potato Salad is the best potato salad EVER for patriotic holidays! Picture the best side dish to serve at your summer barbecue… This. Is. It. Red, White and Blue Potato Salad, so simple to be festive! I was at my local grocery store last week, looking for produce to use… 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
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Mexican Street Corn Salad is the perfect way to celebrate all the fresh corn from this season. It’s incredibly easy to make and packed with Southwestern flavor. If you love Mexican Street Corn, or just corn itself, you’ll love this recipe! For the Love of Corn It’s September, that means corn and tomatoes are in… Read More
Grilled Peach and Mozzarella Salad
Can you tell I have a peach obsession? Grilled Peach and Mozzarella Salad. You are going to LOVE this one. Do I say that every time I post? Trust me on this one. You have died and gone to (peach) heaven. I love how light and fresh this salad is. Great for those end-of-summer nights… 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
Instant Pot Potato Salad
Instant Pot Potato Salad takes the goodness of any potato salad recipe and simplifies the cooking process in the Instant Pot! This method for making potato salad eliminates all of the guess work and mess of cooking potatoes and eggs by using the Instant Pot. I’m a long time fan of my Aunt Di’s Almost… Read More
Mango Chicken Pasta Salad with Tarragon Lime Dressing
Plates and Palates, my favorite local cafe in Bountiful, UT was the inspiration for Mango Chicken Pasta Salad with Tarragon Lime Dressing. This pasta salad is a combination of flavors from two of my top picks at Plates and Palates: the Mango Avocado Chicken with Basil Dressing and the Lemon Bowtie with Tarragon Dressing. It’s like two… 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
Apple, Feta and Spiced Pecan Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
I’ve been making Apple, Feta and Spiced Pecan Salad with Poppyseed Dressing for years and it never, ever disappoints! The ingredients in this salad are found in most grocery stores and the combination of fruit, feta and greens in this salad along with candied spiced pecans is an anytime of the year favorite in our… 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
Fig, Walnut and Goat Cheese Salad with Pumpkin Spice Dressing
Fig, Walnut and Goat Cheese Salad with Pumpkin Spice Dressing is my new favorite fall salad! It’s loaded with textures and flavors and topped with a dressing that will leave your guests asking for the recipe. This salad doesn’t involve candied nuts or complicated instructions. It is simple and straightforward and unbelievable delicious. The bright… Read More
Blueberry, Avocado and Chicken Salad with Grapefruit Balsamic Dressing
Since when did the week after the 4th of July feel like the week after Christmas?? So much gluttonous eating!! I’ve got just the salad to get you back on track to eating a bit more light and healthy. Blueberry, Avocado and Chicken Salad with Grapefruit Balsamic Dressing is made with fruits and veggies and… Read More
Classic Shrimp Pasta Salad
Summer, pasta, shrimp, it doesn’t get much better than this! ABK’s Classic Shrimp Pasta Salad is a throwback to summer meals from my childhood and is a recipe every cook should have in their summer rotation. There’s something about those little salad shrimp that just shout SUMMER! to me. I have vivid… Read More
Wedge Salad with Green Onion Dressing
Hello 1970! The classic Wedge Salad with Green Onion Dressing. I remember it being popular back when I was a kid. I loved that crisp little lettuce wedge, smothered with Blue Cheese dressing and topped with crunchy bacon (usually out of a bottle). It seemed very grown up then. Very special occasion-ish. The funny thing is,… Read More
Tarragon Chicken Salad
Tarragon Chicken Salad on croissants is the ultimate classic luncheon food! I remember thinking I was really grown up when I finally was old enough to attend a bridal shower and partake of dainty chicken salad sandwiches on flaky pastries. Methods of making chicken salad have changed a bit over the years, but the basic… Read More
Springtime Spinach, Kale and Pasta Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing
Last week, I taught a Spring Cooking Class to two groups of women in my home.We all had a great time learning how to cook, getting to know each other a little better, and of course, finishing the class off with a meal! Everyone loved this Springtime Spinach, Kale and Pasta Salad with Creamy Citrus… Read More
Pear and Pecan Salad with Sweet Red Wine Vinaigrette
The Pear and Pecan Salad at Plates and Palates in Bountiful is one of my most often requested recipes. I’m guessing it’s their top seller, along with their Lemon Tarragon Salad. My friends and I have been loyal customers at Plates from day one and have watched this business grow (from what seemed like just us… Read More
Caprese Pasta and Artichoke Salad
A few weeks ago, I made lunch for one of my favorite non-profit organizations, Rising Star Outreach. Rising Star helps those afflicted with leprosy in India through education, micro grants and medical care. We served three salads: Basil Couscous Salad, Chicken, Apple and Smoked Gouda Salad and this incredibly simple and flavor packed Caprese Pasta… Read More
Cranberry Avocado Salad with Sweet White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Father’s Day is always a grilling holiday at our house. We cook up meat and make a few salads and a yummy dessert and Dad is a happy camper (mom too)! I pinned this Cranberry Avocado Salad with Sweet White Balsamic Vinaigrette from the Cafe Sucre Farine on my Salad and Veggies Board a few months… Read More
BLT Pasta Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Is there a better combo than BLT? Such a simple idea combining salty, crunchy, smooth and creamy in a sandwich. The colors, the flavors, and the textures are what make this sandwich a favorite for so many. This recipe combines all of those amazing flavors into a simple and colorful salad! If you take time… Read More
Strawberry-Avocado Spinach Salad with Copycat Brianna’s Poppyseed Dressing
Strawberry-Avocado Spinach Salad with Copycat Brianna’s Poppyseed Dressing: Spinach salad can take on so many different twists. You can change it up and add your stamp with your favorite cheese, fruit, cooked chicken, onions, and varieties of nuts. I made this last week for the teachers at Woods Cross High. It’s simple and always a… 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
Sour Cream and Bacon Potato Salad
Are you looking for a new potato salad to serve at your Memorial Day barbecue? I have a favorite tried-and-true potato salad that I love, but thought it would be fun to put a new twist on our family favorite. Most Memorial celebrations include a barbecue. What barbecue is complete without a good potato salad?… Read More
Kale, Radish and Roasted Corn Salad with Parmesan Crisps- Mother’s Day 2014 Menu
Hi friends. Today is the first recipe in our 2014 Mother’s Day Menu. Get excited. Have you ever been to Red Butte Cafe in SLC? Last summer I went to Red Butte for lunch and ordered the salad of the day. The server promised I’d love it. He was right. I’m not usually a raw… Read More
Orzo Salad with Fresh Lemon and Chive Dressing
I love Orzo pasta salads. There are so many combination possibilities with Orzo. In my latest Orzo creation, I chose veggies that I love and paired them with a fresh lemon and chive dressing to feature the flavors of Spring. I’ll be making this for our family Easter dinner next Sunday. Total time to make… Read More
Springtime Salad with White Chocolate Pecan Croutons
Impress your family with Springtime Salad with White Chocolate Pecan Croutons. It tastes as delicious as it looks! I’m in love. With a grocery store. Last week, I was invited to a blogger event at Harmon’s City Creek in downtown Salt Lake City. We were treated to a cooking class taught by Aaron, chef and… Read More
Spinach Chicken and Bowtie Pasta Salad (for 10 or 100)
Last summer, I made Spinach, Chicken and Bowtie Pasta Salad for 100 three times, in two months, for groups of 100 or more. Spinach, Chicken and Bowtie Pasta Salad is one of my all-time favorite pasta salad recipes. Here’s why: It sits well at a gathering (no mayo in the dressing). Perfect for weddings,… Read More