This recipe yields a creamy, refreshing salad that is perfect for rolls, crackers, or served over a bed of crisp butter lettuce. Ingredients The Seafood: 12 oz Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined) 8 oz Imitation crab meat (flaked or sliced sticks) 1 Lemon, quartered (for poaching water) The Aromatics & Crunch: 1/2 cup Celery, finely … Read more
Ingredients For the Salad: 1 large apple, julienned or grated 1 cup grated carrots ¼ cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or almonds (optional) 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to keep apples from browning) For the Dressing: 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional but recommended … Read more
Creamy Potato and Egg Salad This recipe balances the heartiness of potatoes with the richness of hard-boiled eggs, finished with a bright, herbaceous dressing. Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Chilling time: 30+ minutes Servings: 6-8 Ingredients The Base 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Red potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces 6 … Read more
🍳 Breakfast: High-Protein “Power” Egg Bites Inspired by the egg bites Jennifer Garner enjoys. These are perfect for making in bulk on Sundays. Yields: 12 bites (Serving size: 3-4) | Protein: ~25g per serving Ingredients 8 large eggs 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended for smoothness) 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar or gruyere 1 cup … Read more
Creamy Broccoli Cauliflower Salad A timeless potluck favorite featuring crisp florets, smoky bacon, and a tangy-sweet dressing. Ingredients The Salad Base: 3 cups Fresh broccoli florets, chopped bite-sized 3 cups Fresh cauliflower florets, chopped small 6 slices Bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled ¾ cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese (freshly grated is best!) â…“ cup … Read more
Orange Dreamsicle Salad Yields: 8-10 servings | Prep time: 15 minutes | Chill time: 2+ hours Ingredients 1 (3 oz) box Orange Jell-O (provides the bright orange color and citrus flavor) 1 (3.4 oz) box Instant Vanilla Pudding mix (adds creaminess and sweet vanilla depth) 1 cup Boiling water (helps dissolve the gelatin completely) 1/2 … Read more
Protein-Packed Breakfast Toast This meal provides a fantastic balance of healthy fats, fiber, and high-quality protein to keep you energized. Ingredients Bread: 2-3 slices of whole-grain or sourdough bread Base: 1/2 avocado (mashed or sliced) and 2 tbsp hummus Protein: 3-4 large eggs (2 fried sunny-side up, 1-2 scrambled as shown) Produce: 1/2 cup cherry … Read more
Lucky Black-Eyed Pea Salad Prep time: 15 minutes | Chilling time: 30 minutes | Servings: 6-8 Ingredients The Salad Base: Black-eyed peas: 2 cans (15 oz each), rinsed and drained Corn: 1.5 cups (fresh, frozen thawed, or canned) Bell Peppers: 1 red and 1 green, finely diced Cucumber: 1 English cucumber, diced small Tomatoes: 2 … Read more
Depression-Era Jewish Health Salad A crisp, tangy vinegar-based slaw that only gets better the longer it sits in the fridge. Ingredients The Vegetables 1 head Green cabbage (approx. 2 lbs), shredded 3 Carrots, thinly sliced 4 Cucumbers (2 for the original count + 2 to substitute for the peppers), sliced 1 large Red onion, thinly … Read more
INGREDIENTS: 8 cups peeled and cubed potatoes, about 9 medium potatoes or about 3 pounds 4–6 large eggs 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons yellow mustard 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion 1 tablespoon dried dill weed 1 teaspoon celery seed, optional 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon … Read more