Green Bean Purple Sweet Potato Blue Cheese Brûléed Steak Salad

How about something super special, but entirely different as a meal in the new year?Have you tried purple sweet potatoes (aka “Hawaiian Sweet Potatoes)? SWOON. They are SO delicious.So, traditional “yams” are sweet potatoes are definitely one of my favorite things. My taste buds and my tummy adore these garnet gems.Then, there are white sweet…

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Cranberry Lentil Feta Salad

There are many, many things I miss about living in Portland.The greenery AND the fresh food are always first and foremost on my mind.I cannot describe the bounty of fresh foods (produce, seafood, and interesting nibbles) available all year round in the PNW.And the “food scene” is absolutely incredible.Without a thought, one can walk down…

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Rainbow Superfoods Salad

One of the great things about eating a “rainbow” on a daily basis, incorporating all the colorful produce and superfoods I can into my diet, is that I end up with a colorful rainbow bouquet sitting on my refrigerator shelves.And, with that smorgasbord of color, I can toss, turn, and stir any type of rainbow…

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Italian Lentil Salad

I have always loved lentils. High in protein, high in fiber, full of flavor, and great texture – they are an all time favorite. And, they can be so versatile – seasoned, cooked, canned – made any way you like it.However, there was a time in my 30s when my digestion simply said, “no.” No…

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