6 Quick Easy Salads

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6 Quick Easy Salads

I’ll never forget one of the first New Year’s Eves my (now) husband and I spent together. He picked me up at the airport around 6:00 and brought me to his place so I could get ready for the nice event we were attending together while he made dinner. Before my trip, I had brought everything I needed over to his place; from the fancy dress, heels, and jewelry to a hairdryer, curling iron, and hairspray. I was returning from my Christmas trip to see my parents and sisters in Belgium, and I knew that I would be getting ready for a night out when it was already the New Year in the time zone I had just left. Meaning… it was going to be a long night. I honestly can’t remember much of the evening overall or who was there other than two of our close friends, but what I do remember was dinner.

Rob had asked me a couple days earlier when we were Skyping if there was anything in particular that I wanted for dinner that night and even though it was days (and miles) away, I knew the answer immediately.  

A salad. I knew that I would be craving a salad.

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Roasted Root Veggie Medley

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Roasted Root Veggie Medley

It's that time of year... where roasted veggies seem somehow better than any other time of year.  

Cauliflower, beets, onions, peppers... and one of my faves, Brussels Sprouts!  Or put several veggies together for a delicious veggie medley like this one... A super easy Roasted Root Veggie Medley you won't be say you tried. (Pair it with soup for the ultimate fall comfort food dinner).  

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Tilapia with Kale and Tomatoes

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Tilapia with Kale and Tomatoes

Seafood is good for you.  So is kale. 

Often the excuse that I hear for people not eating either of these this is because they either don’t know how to prepare it, or that it takes too much time.  This recipe busts both excuses and is a nice, easy, entry-level recipe to both Kale and fish!  As long as you like tomatoes, you’re golden!  Oh… and did I mention it’s super quick and easy?

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In Defense of Brussels Sprouts

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In Defense of Brussels Sprouts

When I ask people if they like Brussels sprouts the answer I receive is rarely, shall we say, less than enthusiastic. When it comes to these small green powerhouses, people are rarely undecided. Often, I am answer with a definitive "no," followed by a look of disgust at my even suggestive these miniature cabbages of terror. However, after further inquiry, I find that most people have either A) not had them in a very long time, B) never prepared the sprouts themselves, or C) can't actually recall the last time they had them.

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Spring into Salads

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Spring into Salads

The weather is warming up, and all I can think about right now is fresh veggies!  I love veggies all year round, don’t get me wrong.  But while in the cooler months I steam, roast, and add veggies to soups and stews when it gets warmer I just want them fresh!  There’s something about that cool, crisp taste of fresh fruits and veggies that I just can’t get enough of. 

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