Salads

Wake Up…. A Cilantro Pesto!

by zesty on July 29, 2011 · 1 comment

Why did I write wake up in the title…. I think it was more for me.  I am a little sluggish today but things will change.  It’s Friday!  Whooo Hooooo.  Alright, enough shenanigans and let’s get right to the serious parts. Ever have basil pesto?  Of course you have… did you love it?  I am [...]

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Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates

by zesty on July 15, 2011 · 3 comments

Happy Friday!  It is hard to believe it is the middle of July already.  The weather here to say the least has been subpar.  We have had one nice week so far and today we are slated for 16 degrees Celsius or 61 degrees Fahrenheit.  Needless to say that makes me cranky.  So to balance [...]

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Tangy Cranberry and Cherry Chutney

by zesty on June 8, 2011 · 4 comments

You know how I love meat and fish. If you didnt already know that, I am telling you now… I love meat and fish and all things in between. Often times I love having a little chutney on the side to eat with the meat or fish of choice. I was inspired on Sunday when [...]

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A Goat, A Walnut and A Peach

by zesty on April 13, 2011 · 3 comments

Middle of the week for a grilled peach.  What do you think?  I am a big fan of grilled fruit and for some reason it goes super well with the crunch of a nut and a the sharpness of cheese.  For this salad, I used toasted walnuts, goat cheese and a simple balsamic vinaigrette with [...]

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Chipolte Chicken and Pear Salad

by zesty on January 26, 2011 · 5 comments

Holy Salad again!  I am starting to impress myself with my eating habits of late.   This was just a quick last minute put together dinner that was tasty for sure but I was starving by 8:00pm.  Not the end of the world as you know I love eating and it was just in time for [...]

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Guest Post: Savory Raw Dressings and Sauces

by zesty on December 22, 2010 · 1 comment

Happy Wednesday!  Time is winding down before the holidays and I have a very special post to share with you today.  Not only is it a cool recipe but the story behind the recipe and the life change of Andrew is what really is inspiring.  So have a read through the story and by all [...]

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Asparagus Bacon Walnut Salad

by zesty on November 3, 2010 · 16 comments

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When I need a brain break, I just think about eating and cooking. This asparagus bacon walnut salad  really follows the zesty motto…. quick and easy yet packed with flavor. This asparagus dish will easily work as either a side dish or a salad depending on both your mood and your dinner plans. It literally [...]

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Spinach and Cabbage with Cranberry

by zesty on October 15, 2010 · 4 comments

Ever just go off the wall and try to create a different side dish that you never tried before?  Enter spinach and cabbage saute. I was unsure what this would turn out like but was willing to give it a whirl as cabbage was on special and I had some spinach to use up before [...]

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A Salad and A Sunset

by zesty on August 18, 2010 · 8 comments

Well the zoo was amazing and the vacation has been a ton of fun so far. It feels like we have been going non stop day and night and by the time I get to bed I am exhausted. I am not complaining as the kids are having a ball! We are slated to head [...]

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