Green Beans Almondine is healthy side dish that includes crisp-tender green beans cooked in a sauce of butter, olive oil, and lemonโwith toasted almonds and garlic mixed in. I’ll eat green beans any way they’re prepared, but this fancy-sounding “almondine” version has become a favorite of mine over the years. I had actually never heard…
Berry and Walnut Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
For a light and vibrant salad, layer chicken and fresh fruit on a bed of romaine lettuce and top with crumbled feta and a drizzle of sweet poppy seed dressing. There are certain recipes that remind me how much of a โfoodieโ I am. While I was in the middle of assembling this salad, I…
Pan Seared Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Brussels sprouts: the nemesis of children and many adults everywhere. I remember my dad making brussels sprouts once when I was little, and I couldnโt even get myself to try them because I was so convinced they were the worst thing you could ever taste in your life. Thank God that wore off because now…
