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Applebee's Pico de Gallo

Applebee’s Pico de Gallo

Applebee’s Pico de Gallo is served on so many of their dishes. I like to serve this same pico de gallo on tacos, scrambled eggs, on top of black beans,…

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whole green onions

Green Onion Dressing

We enjoy this one on fresh lettuce from the farmers market.

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salad dressing

State Fair Salad Dressing

State Fair Salad Dressing Salad is a delicious salad dressing you can prepare homemade.  Knowing exactly what you put in your own salad dressing is a great way to customize…

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pina colada fruit dip with fresh fruit

Pina Colada Fruit Dip

What would go better with fruit than this tried and true Pina Colada Fruit Dip?

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Portobello with Leeks and Spinach

This makes a tasty side dish. It also would make a good main dish with a salad for a light dinner. Mark Derington, Houston 2004.

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cucumber salad

Sliced Cucumbers

These are a summertime favorite at my house. Fresh cucumbers are sliced along with onions, salt and pepper, and vinegar. Source: Judy Eynard. Kansas City, KS. 1972.

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freshly picked spinach

Spinach Salad

Tangy twist to the old fashion spinach salad.   If you like and have the time, make the dressing in the morning. The longer it sits, the better it is. Wash…

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bowl of pico de gallo

TGI Friday’s Pico de Gallo

You can enjoy this with chips, on an omlette, and so much more.

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Santa Fe Spinach Quesadillas

Santa Fe Spinach Quesadillas and Spinach Salad

This is a great take on fresh spinach and mexican food.

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Caviar Deviled Eggs

Caviar Deviled Eggs

This recipe was inspired from a dish I had at Rent a Chef, a catering company.  The caviar adds a surprising touch to deviled eggs.  The saltiness of the caviar…

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sour cream based dip

Green Goddess Dip

Popular years ago this creamy avocado dip is worth bringing back.  Great with corn chips and fresh veggies or even a salad.  

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leaf lettuce

Houston’s Southwest Caesar Salad

Houston’s is known for high quality and tasty salads.  This one contains black beans, corn, lettuce, cheese, with a spicy Caesar dressing. If concerned about using raw egg yolk in…

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