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Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

I often make my own salad dressings. I like to make dressings that are light, not oily, and have lots of lemon and garlic. This lemon dijon vinaigrette goes with just about any main course since its flavors aren’t too overpowering. Level of Difficulty: Easy Time […]

Benihana’s Salad Dressing

Benihana’s Salad Dressing

One of my favorite parts of going to Benihana’s (or any Hibachi restaurant for that matter) is the salad. It is always so simple, yet delicious. I was thrilled when the San Diego Union Tribune published this recipe at least 10 years ago for Benihana’s Salad Dressing. […]

Black Bean and Corn Salad

Black Bean and Corn Salad

Black bean and corn salad is a side dish I often make for a crowd when having a Mexican themed dinner. It is easy, cheap, colorful and serves a lot of people. You can kick up the spice by adding more jalapeños or tone it […]

Spinach Salad with Roasted Garlic and Warm Bacon Dressing

Spinach Salad with Roasted Garlic and Warm Bacon Dressing

Before my husband and I had kids, we would make dinner together on Sunday nights. We would try something new every week and most of the dishes were a little labor intensive since we had the time to spare! Oh those were the days! This […]

How to Prepare Chicken Cutlets

How to Prepare Chicken Cutlets

If you want all your chicken scaloppine dishes to be tender and delicious, then you should take the time (when you have it) to scaloppine your own chicken (I’m not even sure if that is a verb, but if Google is a verb now, well, […]

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala

I love Italian food. Whether it is the more well known southern Italian food noted by its light flavors and tomato based sauces or the northern Italian dishes known more for heavier sauces and mushrooms. Chicken Marsala is one of my favorites. What’s not to […]