Tag Archives | lettuce
Chili Shrimp and Chicken with Avocado Salsa, Roasted Jalapeno and Pablano Peppers Recipes

Chili Shrimp and Chicken with Avocado Salsa, Roasted Jalapeno and Pablano Peppers Recipes

By on September 30, 2009 in Fruit & Vegetables, Game Day Food, Gluten free, Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Mexican, Recipes

Are  you looking for a new fun menu for your next picnic or tailgate party?  Then you might want to give this Chili Chicken and Shrimp with Avocado Salsa, Roasted Jalapeno and Pablanos a try.  This meal traveled well, tasted delicious, and was easy to pull together.  All of the ingredients are gluten free, dairy [...]

Read full story · Comments { 17 }

Kitchenette Meals on Vacation- Gluten Free and Dairy Free

By on July 29, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Fruit & Vegetables, Gluten free, Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Mexican, Recipes

Eating out every night while on vacation can be expensive and often difficult with my crew.  We each have our own dietary restrictions.  Gluten free and dairy free for 2 of us, gluten free for one and a soy free vegetarian rounds out our clan.  I feel sorry for anyone who waits on us.  So [...]

Read full story · Comments { 8 }

Salad for a Locavore with Champagne Dijon Vinaigrette

By on June 9, 2009 in eco-friendly, Fast/Frugal, Fruit & Vegetables, Gluten free, Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Recipes, Soups & Salads

I love when the farmers markets open and the local fresh vegetables start showing up.  Fresh lettuces and tasty little cucumbers.   Of course the herbs and vegetables you grow yourself are organic and as local as it gets.  They’re also priced right.  This salad was created by what was available at the farmers market, my [...]

Read full story · Comments { 23 }

Gluten Free BLGT Sandwich

By on June 3, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Gluten free, Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Recipes

Have you ever been really hungry for a quick meal but didn’t want to cook?  Well that was where I found myself.   As my eyes darted around the kitchen for a meal to magically appear, the red and orange tomatoes I bought jumped out at me.  Hmmm, I’ve not had a BLT in a [...]

Read full story · Comments { 26 }

California Cobb Salad Burger!

By on April 21, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Gluten free, Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Recipes

Yep, a burger!   Why not?  I love everything that goes into the salad, why not turn it into a burger.  For some folks, especially the ones at my house, burgers are more fun to eat than a salad.  So take all of the ingredients and turn it into a burger.  Wrap the burger in a [...]

Read full story · Comments { 18 }

California Cobb Salad

By on March 26, 2009 in Fruit & Vegetables, Gluten free, Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Recipes, Soups & Salads

California Cobb has long been one of my favorite salads.  It was the first salad I put on the menu at Mycroft’s restaurant in Huntington, WV.  Sadly, that establishment is no longer there because the past owner, Ty Neal, has an amazing restaurant in DC called Matchbox.  They have two locations and I highly recommend [...]

Read full story · Comments { 0 }