I like to make a big salad in the summer that will last for several less-work, cool eating meals. Three fourths cup is a standard serving size and Pasta Veggie Coleslaw makes 16 servings. Make it once and serve it three or four times is less work in my book! We generally have a salad […]
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Fruit Salad with lemonade dressing
Fruit Salad with lemonade dressing makes a huge salad to feed a crowd. It will serve 25 people easily. Children love it — and so do their moms! Add it to the menu at your next big potluck. A buffet dinner or casual potluck, this healthy dish will shine! Sometimes called Punchbowl Salad, this […]
Beef and Pear Salad with honey mustard dressing
Sometimes we look at a recipe, like Pear and Beef Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing, and think “I can’t use that. It serves four and I am cooking for two.” Or “This is too spicy for my family”. Or even, “this combination is weird!” – which usually actually means “ I’ve not had this before”. […]
Creamy Pasta and Veggie Salad
Creamy Pasta and Veggie Salad makes a great dinner salad for cool summer eating. It’s also perfect for potlucks and family. However or whenever, this salad makes an appearance it is a well balanced blend of carbs, veggies and proteins. It’s healthy and makes a big salad so it will serve a large number of […]
Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad with red wine vinegar dressing
Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad is a springtime hit with berries fresh from the garden and fresh salad greens. Of course, you can make it any time of year with berries and greens from the grocery. Use your favorite salad greens. Leaf lettuce or Bibb lettuce from the garden, spring green mix, iceberg pieces, spinach, […]
Hot German Potato Salad
German potato salad is traditionally served hot — perfect for the fall potluck. It usually has a hot vinegar dressing flavored with herbs and spices — like this classic recipe served at a potluck luncheon at our house recently. Time tested and stamped approved!!! Start with boiled potatoes. The peel will slip off the boiled […]
Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!