Appetizers, Soups & Salads

Give your coleslaw recipe a sweet and spicy flavor by adding garlic into the mix. It tastes delicious and takes only a few minutes to prepare. Make garlic coleslaw any time of year for a yummy...

Ever crave a good hearty salad that has lots of different textures and flavor? This one is for you!! Popular years ago, but never dull this recipe is sure to please at your next gathering. It...

Red cabbage salad with baked tofu and sesame-peanut dressing is a very simple Asian-inspired dish that combines high-quality fresh vegetables with a sweet and creamy peanut-based dressing. This...

Oriental dressings taste much better when they are made from scratch. It won't cost you much to make it, and you can keep it fresh in your refrigerator for two weeks. You can use Oriental dressing...

If you are not sure what to do with your left over taco meat, think about making a taco salad. Mix the taco meat in with some lettuce and cheese and add your favorite veggies. The tricky part of a...

This recipe is so good, even those who claim they don't eat green vegetables will enjoy it (the secret is in the dressing). Just a few ingredients, about 15 minutes and you've got a great...

A vegetable pizza is a great recipe for a potluck or family gathering that is easy to prepare and includes lots of vegetables. It’s a great way to get in those helpings of vegetables we all need...

Restaurant salads with chicken are really delicious but can be really pricey! You can make your own at home and save money plus you can control what goes in it to exactly match your taste.

This is about the easiest salad you can make for a party. In fact, it's a crowd favorite with my family and friends. Be sure to start ahead of time so the peas have time to thaw. Fixing the...

Salads are mostly enjoyed during the summer months. Although you can prepare one each evening with dinner the whole year through. Salad dressing are costly and the size of the bottles these days...

How to make homemade Italian salad dressing.

Mushroom and Parmesan salad with lemon-chive dressing is an incredibly simple salad that can be prepared in a hurry before any dinner. Elegant and complex in taste, mushroom and Parmesan salad...

A raw food diet is a very healthy way of eating and it's becoming ever more popular in recent times. Still, many people are lost when it comes to new ideas and food choices.

Ever get cole slaw from a restaurant the think you could make that? Or those bags of pre made cole slaw already cut for you but you want to make your own dressing? Its so easy, most cooks already...

Growing up we always had Waldorf salad with both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. There are many variations such as adding seedless grapes or using just mayonnaise for the dressing which is how...

Back in the '80s when Pasta Salad was found at every party buffet, from barbecues to Christmas Parties, I had 5 choosy eaters all at the age when those terrifying words, "EWWW, Mommy that...

Coleslaw, according to SeasonalChef.com, comes from the Dutch word "Koolsla" meaning cabbage salad. Coleslaw is a staple summer side dish that is served often at barbecues with other summer...

Lettuce may be the star of most salads, but it doesn't always hold up well. After an extended period of time, green wilt and become soggy. If you want a more substantial, longer-lasting base for...

Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin C and also has significant amounts of glutamine and amino acids which has anti-inflammatory properties. Sesame oil is a good source of vitamin E which is...

I really love coleslaw, but I was afraid I'd have to give it up when I read the label on a jar of coleslaw dressing. It was appalling how much fat was in it. Even the jar that claimed to be...

Salads are tasty, healthful additions to any meal, from a formal candlelight dinner to a swift lunch. Here are several ideas on how to embellish your salad for any occasion.

Chef Caesar Cardini invented Caesar dressing in 1924. It has an olive oil base and it contains garlic and anchovy, which both give the dressing a strong flavor. Making Caesar dressing is a quick...

Oil and vinegar don’t mix, but when you make salad dressing that is exactly what you want the oil and vinegar to do. An emulsification is a mix of oil and vinegar that doesn’t separate out,...

Full of different textures and flavors. Great way to get Vitamin C,E, Folic Acid, and Fiber.

This is a chef's trademark recipe. It is the fastest and healthiest salad dressing you will ever need to wow your guests and please your palate. This recipe makes even humble lettuce an exciting...

An old family friend used to make an awesome Italian Pasta Salad and I devised my own version which is just as delicious. Whenever I have to bring a dish to a picnic, party, potluck, etc. this is...

Forget store-bought bottled Ranch salad dressings or packets of ready-to-mix powders. Nothing tastes as good, or is as easy to make, as your own. Try this recipe once and you'll never go back to...

This is a totally fat free dish. It has only has a few vegetables and some fat-free salad dressing. It is quick and easy to make and everyone who has ever tried it loves it. Make it for your next...

The Brown Derby Restaurant on the infamous Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, California became famous for their best known menu item, Cobb Salad. They always maintained very high culinary...

If you don’t have time to go to the store to buy salad dressing and need a quick and easy salad dressing in a pinch, this recipe will serve the bill. It is a creamy basic dressing that can be...

Fruit Salads are a healthy, nutritious way to get vitamins, minerals and fiber. Fruit salads are also delicious, and the variety of fruit means never having to be bored by repetition. Types of...

Cole slaw is a side dish made primarily from shredded cabbage, but can include other vegetables as well. Cole slaw dressing is a combination of tang and sweetness and should coat the cabbage...

Cucumber dressing is typically a mixture of finely chopped or shredded cucumbers in a dairy base that can easily be customized with additional seasoning. The cucumber gives the dressing a subtle,...

There is nothing more refreshing during the summer months then a fresh and cool salad on a hot summer day. Below is my recipe for a nice Orange Avocado and lettuce salad. The dressing is an...

This is great salad for summer picnics or holidays. It's very easy to make and also easy to transport. You can whip it up in just a few minutes. The only cooking you will need to do is the...

This is the most common salad served with Persian cuisine. In the summer tomatoes and cucumbers are plentiful and used in many ways, this is a favorite. Often small cucumbers are served on fruit...

Salad dressings often seem mysterious and difficult to make, but are really very easy. After making this dressing once, you will never want to go back to pre-made ranch again! Not only will your...

Chinese cooking tends to be grouped into four styles and is dependent upon a particular geographic region. One of those regions is Canton located south of Shanghai, a coastal city where foods are...

It's easy enough to purchase a bottle of Italian dressing at the supermarket, but store-bought dressings often contain preservatives and sweeteners. Many people are becoming more health-conscious...

My favorite Dressing is Bleu Cheese and then Thousand Island. I can give you a nice recipe on the latter. It's been 34 years since I was given this recipe and since then I don't panic when I run...

A perfect salad for lunch and to all ages -- grilled chicken breast on a bed of salad greens with diced apple.

It is really hard sometimes to find something that everyone in my family likes, and this Taco Salad is something I can make and have very little left over. This recipe is great for parties and...

Forget bottled dressing! Make your own delicious garlic ranch dressing. This dressing is so good that you'll look for ways to use it. Try it on salads or as a dip for cut up vegetables. It's...

If you enjoy the classic BLT sandwich then you will love this BLT salad with a tasty barbecue dressing. With the added chicken it makes a great main dish salad. If you are serving as a side...

If you have a taste for fresh fruit, this is a luscious recipe, made even more delicious by the addition of a Creamy Lime Honey Dressing. A variety of fruits can be used, but I've chosen the ones...

Salads are a great addition to any meal. But why not try something a little different. Leave the lettuce in the fridge and try a different approach to salad. Even if you are not a pea lover, give...

If you really want a salad dressing that is light and refreshing and won't overpower your veggies, this dressing is the one to try. I have made this dressing for my family and guests and they all...

Creamy Cucumber salad is a cool and refreshing salad to go with many different meals. The salad is very quick to make and only uses six ingredients.

This is a great recipe for a pasta salad with lots of fresh vegetables. It's unique because it also contains kidney beans and cheese which make it so hearty you can serve it as a small meal by...

Once upon a time in America, a dinner salad meant a triangular chunk of iceberg lettuce drenched in some glowing orange-colored dressing. As gastronomic horizons have widened along with concerns...