Dried cranberries, pecans and blue cheese come together with a slightly sweet poppy seed dressing. This salad is becoming a tradition during the holiday season for us, served at our Christmas dinner. With the mix of sweet and salty, it's the perfect introduction to the rich … [Read more...] about Cranberry Pecan Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing: Share Our Strength
Cranberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
For the Salad: 3 heads romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup pecans, toasted 1 cup dried cranberries 4-5 scallions, finely chopped 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles optional for main dish: 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced thinly Poppy Seed Dressing (below) Toss together romaine, … [Read more...] about Cranberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Gingered Clementine and Pomegranate Shrimp
These gingered clementine and pomegranate shrimp make fantastic appetizers or even a quick lunch. They come together quickly, cook even quicker, and then you're left with tasty little shrimp covered in a sweet and spicy glaze. What's not to love? Last winter I was involved … [Read more...] about Gingered Clementine and Pomegranate Shrimp
Gingered Clementine Pomegranate Shrimp
1/2 pound raw shrimp (you choose the size) 1/2 cup pomegranate juice 3 clementines, halved and juiced with pulp 1 clove garlic 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced/grated 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 scallions, diced Mix together pomegranate juice, clementine juice and pulp, … [Read more...] about Gingered Clementine Pomegranate Shrimp
Weekly Menu Plan: 11/29/10
One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we're benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. … [Read more...] about Weekly Menu Plan: 11/29/10
