Orange Chicken Orzo Salad

Once again Mother Nature was at it here in the mid-west! It snowed on Saturday!!!!!! And I mean enough for the weather service to issue a Winter Storm Warning!!! I will not be dissuaded from making Spring salads. Orange Chicken Orzo Salad was born on a snowy April day!

Orange Chicken Orzo Salad

All of this cruddy weather has made it hard to get in the Springtime mode. Anything too complicated is just too complicated!! This salad is crazy easy.

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Maple Dijon Dill Roasted Carrots

Easter will be upon us in just a few short weeks. Time to get ideas for Easter dinner. Maple Dijon Dill Roasted Carrots are a delicious, easy to prepare side dish that you will make again and again…..and not just for Easter.

Maple Dijon Dill Roasted Carrots

Roasting any veggie brings out all of its natural flavors. Roasted carrots are no exception. Add two types of mustard…dijon for its smooth, sharp flavor and grainy for a touch of heat and depth of flavor. Maple syrup lends a natural sweetness to offset the mustard. Topped with fresh springtime dill makes a beautiful side to any meal. Continue reading “Maple Dijon Dill Roasted Carrots”

Rustic Rueben Slaw

Not your usual St Patty’s Day fare, Rustic Rueben Slaw is a new twist on a Rueben Sandwich.

Rustic Rueben Slaw

Using a prepackaged cabbage mix, cubed corned beef, cubed swiss cheese, and a tangy 1,000 Island dressing. Rustic Rueben Slaw is all you love about a Rueben in a salad form.
Over the years trying to make new things for special occasions and holidays can be a daunting task. Continue reading “Rustic Rueben Slaw”