Valarie Russell on June 18th, 2019

Creamy Pea Salad is flavored with bacon, cheddar cheese, and red onion. Makes a great potluck side! 1/4 cup Mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sour cream 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 4 cups peas 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded 4 slices bacon, cooked and […]

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Valarie Russell on June 11th, 2019

This is a quick pickle beet and the perfect recipe for the newbie to try their hand at preparing.  It’s not your typical pickled beet because it doesn’t require all the spices. This one will get your taste buds excited and may lead you to try the traditional ones. My favorite way to eat these pickled […]

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Valarie Russell on August 28th, 2018

This is a delicious, quick and easy salad to make for any meal. I sometimes add salmon or chicken for a dinner entrée. This makes plenty for Kenny and myself, but could be doubled easily to feed more. 1 Asian pear, thin sliced (can be peeled) 2 cups mixed baby greens ¼ cup crumbled feta […]

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Valarie Russell on April 14th, 2015

Aah yes, I have a salad to share with you today. It’s fresh, healthy and full of color! A much needed departure from all the cooked foods we have been devouring lately. If you’re anything like us, we tend to eat more cooked foods in the winter. It seems to be somewhat instinctual but a good […]

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Valarie Russell on July 29th, 2013

Another great recipe for red cabbage that you should try, the dried cranberries and chopped walnuts gives this slaw a nice texture. 1/2 head red cabbage, thinly sliced and chopped 1/2 cup grated carrot 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon milk, or more as needed 1 tablespoon apple cider […]

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Valarie Russell on July 29th, 2013

This past weekend those of you who got a “Basket of the Week” received an unusual veggie, a red cabbage.  In case you don’t know what to do with it… here is great easy recipe my grandmother used to make. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.   2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil […]

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