#bbq side

Simple Tomato Carpaccio with Balsamic Vinegar, Olive Oil and Feta Cheese

Woo hoo sweet tomatoes have arrived. I was inspired by the dish when my hubby came home after being with a client at an Italian bistro. As the first question I ask him (before did you have a good day) is what did you have for lunch or dinner, he has got use to it now and answers before I even ask. He mentioned how his client ordered tomato carpaccio as i side dish and it was delicious. I thought…

Check out this Pineapple Salsa with Smoked Salmon, perfect for all your summer salad needs!

Phew!!  What a hot couple of weeks we have had! In this weather, I have to dump the stodgy, heavy, hot food and reach for some big, filling salads that can be knocked back with a glass or two of sauvignon blanc on a warm summer’s evening.  This quick and easy pineapple salsa recipe takes little effort to make, and the addition of the smoked salmon makes it a real treat for the tastebuds! Last…

Have you ever had Broccoli Salad? If not, then you’re in for a treat!  This is also my husband’s favorite salad, he just loves it! I usually make extra so that he has plenty to snack on whenever he wants.

I like to serve this colorful salad in the place of coleslaw almost every time.  I prefer broccoli salad over coleslaw because of the greater combination of flavors and colors. It has the same…

There’s something about cold summer salads that just scream of hot pool days, with burgers on the grill and cocktails in hand. I recently made Tabbouleh and it was fabulous! 

What’s Tabbouleh, you say? Don’t be scared, I’m not sure I know how to pronounce it either. Tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern vegetarian dish with cucumber, parsley, tomato, red onion, bulgur wheat and a whole bunch of other…