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Boy Gets Grill

Several years ago, a few of my girlfriends and I started a club called “Grill More Girls.”  Our intention was to up our game on the BBQ- face our fears- pick up the tongs and have at it. Plus it … Continue reading

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We Raised the Salad Bar

A big thanks to Ashley to hosting our Raising the Salad Bar get together. General thoughts on this selection: – Ingredients were easy to find and versatile for many of her recipes. – We were all introduced to at least … Continue reading

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Seared Salmon with Baby Greens and Mango Salsa Vinaigrette

(posted by Ashley H.) This salad (pg.118) required a little more effort for the mango salsa vinaigrette, but it was definitely worth it. I would make this again in a heartbeat. For your vinaigrette: combine red wine vinegar, fresh lime … Continue reading

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Summer Pasta Salad with Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Corn and Basil

(posted by Ashley H.) This is the perfect salad (pg.156) to bring to a party. Or, if you make it and miss the party like I did, you will have endless amounts of pasta salad to consume. Thank goodness it’s … Continue reading

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Avocados Stuffed with Shrimp Salad

(posted by Ashley H.) This salad (pg.113) is definitely my favorite one from the book, so far. I think it will be hard to beat. The recipe calls for 1 pound of medium shrimp, peeled and deveined. I cheated and … Continue reading

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Grilled Chicken Salad with Red and Yellow Peppers and Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette

(posted by Ashley H.) Another yummy and simple recipe (pg.83)! The honey-dijon vinaigrette definitely makes this salad. (I may or may not have been sneaking little finger tastes of this dressing while preparing the rest of the dinner.) First, your … Continue reading

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Mini Beef Burgers and Leafy Green Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

(posted by Ashley H.) This is another easy and yummy salad to toss together at the end of a busy day (pg.102). I will admit, I wasn’t sure about the homemade blue cheese dressing. . .I have a slight addiction … Continue reading

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Leafy Green Salad with Lemon-Basil Goat Cheese

(posted by Ashley H.) This salad (pg.60) is a good go-to salad on a warm summer evening when you don’t have any energy or time to make a complicated dinner. It is light and refreshing but the goat cheese along … Continue reading

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Pan-Roasted Halibut with Tomato-Olive Vinaigrette

(posted by Ashley H.) Make this salad. Make this salad as soon as you can. Treat yourself to a nice piece of halibut. . .I promise you won’t regret it. The vinaigrette that goes with this salad is easy and … Continue reading

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Lemony Asparagus and Artichoke Pasta Salad

(Posted by Ashley H.) I think the beautiful photo on the back cover of the cookbook drew me to making this salad. It was wonderful. I’ve already made it a second time! Zest two lemons to use in your dressing. … Continue reading

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