Just six ingredients is all you need to make these easy protein packed salad topper recipe.
Salads
This Houston’s Kale Salad with Peanut Dressing recipe is based on the popular Emerald Kale Salad at both Hillstone and Houston’s Restaurants. Many years ago, I was introduced me to a restaurant called Houston’s (also known as Hillstone Restaurant in some markets). I ordered a veggie burger and by my Mother’s suggestion, substituted their Emerald …
A bright and flavorful salad. Topped with an Apricot Vinaigrette, this simple salad is perfect for the warm summer months. Summertime and the weather is warm, I want refreshing lemonade and summer salads. Lite crisp salads with loads of flavor. And no heavy dressings. This is the time for airy vinaigrettes. During a recent trip …
Based off the Fifth Avenue Salad as served at Blue Box Cafe (a.k.a. Breakfast at Tiffany’s) in New York City. In case you missed the last month of posts on Beauty and the Beets, I visited Blue Box Cafe (a.k.a. Breakfast at Tiffany’s) on the fourth floor of Tiffany’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue in …
I am a huge fan of the prepared foods bar at Whole Foods. There is no place else I can think of that you have access to so many amazing foods in a one stop shop. There is also no other place I can think of where I can easily spend $30-40 for a …
In the beginning of the year I enrolled in a cooking school, sponsored by Forks Over Knives and taught at the Rouxbe Cooking School online. Oh what I learned. I sharpened my knife skills, learned how to roast and sauté without oil and even invested in a veggie steamer. I am pretty sure that Mr. …
As a someone who loves to make her own salad dressing, I love experimenting with different types of oils and vinegars. However, I do miss using creamy dressings, not only on salads, but also as dip or topping for vegetables. One of my favorite recipes is for Cauliflower Buffalo Wings with a Vegan Blue Cheese …
Whoa! Is is May already? Summer is just around the corner? It’s time to start thinking about recipes that are light and refreshing using seasonal ingredients like fruits and herbs. May is also the start of blueberry season for most of the country and have I got a recipe for you. How about a super …
Anyone who knows me can attest to my love for Brussels sprouts. I think Mr. Beet and I make them at least two or three times a week. Now that we invested in a food steamer we are eating sprouts sometimes four times a week. They are so versatile. Roasted, steamed and sautéed. About a …
Last week I was telling you about my Forks Over Knives cooking class and I posted a picture of a salad I made with chopped vegetables. It was part of an assignment where we are sharpening our knife skills and I spent a few hours practicing by dicing veggies of different textures. In the end …