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Rosemary Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Red Grapes

Who would have guessed that a massage would give me my next recipe idea? Rosemary Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Red Grapes.

My birthday was a little over a month ago and Tim got me a Hot Stone massage. First let me just say this……try one! It was fabulous.

After years as a bartender I can strike up a conversation with anyone about anything and I’m always ready to talk about What the Forks for Dinner? Angela was my masseuse and was excellent. If you are local call Sauk Valley Massage Therapy and schedule a massage with Angela. Continue reading “Rosemary Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Red Grapes”

Grilled Peach Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Almonds

It’s almost August, which is National Peach Month! I may have jumped the gun a few days, but
Grilled Peach Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Almonds is a recipe that could not wait!

In the Midwest, really good peaches have a short window of time to enjoy….now is that time!

Up until I started writing What the Forks for Dinner? I really was not a fan of fruit on a lettuce salad. It seemed wrong??? Oh contraire….I was wrong! Fruit on salad is delicious!!
Here are just a few of my salad recipes that have fruit.

Spinach Watermelon Salad

Roasted Pear Salad

Applewood Smoked Salmon Salad

Cheese Ball Basil Salad

I need to revisit a couple of these. Continue reading “Grilled Peach Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Almonds”

Asparagus Farro Feta Salad

Summer in the midwest is unpredictable at best.This summer has been pretty decent so far…….and then….holy crap its hot!!!!!!! When it’s hot, the last thing I want is to heat up the kitchen, or eat anything hot….ugh! Asparagus Farro Feta Salad is a cool delicious salad…. when its too hot to cook.

Tim and I had to give up our beloved asparagus patch when we moved, but we still enjoy asparagus as much as ever. With summer heat ramping up I really don’t feel like cooking….I barely feel like eating, although I do manage…LOL

Asparagus Farro Feta Salad is cool but satisfying. Tender crisp asparagus with chickpeas, farro, and feta….covered in a light dill and red onion dressing. Continue reading “Asparagus Farro Feta Salad”