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Asian Shrimp Rice Noodle Salad ~ Bento #103

June 9, 2013
Asian Shrimp Rice Noodle Salad

I can’t believe it’s Sunday already. Seems like this weekend FLEW by. Today I took a semi-private photography class with a local photographer named Michael Zero. It was great working with him, and learning more about my camera. My goal this summer is to step up my food photography, so I’m trying to learn as [...]

Salmon Beets and Spinach Salad with Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette

March 13, 2013
Salmon Salad

Even though I could stand to lose a few pounds, I am not a fan of dieting.  It seems as though whenever I call myself being on a “diet”, I self destruct within a few days.  I just LOVE food.  And there is absolutely no sense in depriving myself of all the wonderful food out [...]

Mixed Greens Salad with Candied Pecan Goat Cheese Balls & Onion-Poppyseed Dressing

March 6, 2013
Spinach Salad with Candied Pecan Goat Cheese Balls

OK…I know I keep saying this about every food blog I talk about, but this is SERIOUSLY 1 of my FAVORITES.  I just love how Jennifer blogs about her recipes, and takes you through a series of delicious photos.  It’s bloggers like her that makes me want to step up my game.   So the other [...]

Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Cilantro Dressing Bento #73

February 25, 2013
Vietnamese Chicken Salad

Sometimes for dinner, I just want something light and easy.  Whenever I’m in that mood, I typically make a salad.  You can do so much with a salad, that it is truly a complete meal. I tend to keep my refrigerator stocked with asian herbs/vegetables, so for dinner I decided to make a quick vietnamese [...]

Heirloom Tomatoes, Roasted Eggplant, and Pita Salad #SaladJam

January 24, 2013
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I discovered this salad while scrolling through this blog: http://thekitchykitchen.blogspot.com/search/label/Appetizer, and decided to make it for today’s #SaladJam challenge. It has a mediterranean flair, and is popping with flavor.  Truly a delicious salad, that I am so happy I discovered. Here is my version of this Heirloom Tomatoes, Roasted Eggplant, and Pita Salad.  I hope you [...]

Carrots and Beets Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette #SaladJam

January 22, 2013
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I love beets, and can eat them with anything.  I recently found this recipe, and decided to give it a try.  Here is my version!!   Directions: Thinly shave 1-2 carrots.  Peel a beet, and chop thinly into matchsticks slices.   In a saute pan, add a bit of olive oil and place on medium [...]

Lasagna Roll-Up with Carrot & Beet Salad Bento #57

January 21, 2013
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I love lasagna, but I hate how much time it takes to prepare.  Plus I am a bit heavy handed with my sauce, so I always seem to run out of sauce before my lasagna is completed. Today, I stumbled upon the blog, and posted was a recipe for lasagna rollups.  I decided to adapt [...]

Carrot & Raisin Salad with Honey Lime Mint Poppyseed Vinaigrette #SundaySupper

January 20, 2013
Carrot & Raisin Salad with Honey Lime Mint Poppyseed Vinaigrette

Is there a dish that takes you back to your childhood?  One that either brings back fond childhood memories, or makes you want to cringe at the thought of ever having to eat it again.  Well for me, that dish is carrot and raisin salad.  I remember hating it as a kid.  The carrots and [...]

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