I brought a colorful Halloween Spinach Salad with Pumpkin Seed Oil Dressing to an October potluck. To spook up the spinach leaves, I added orange and gold bell peppers, red onions, radishes, and pumpkin seeds and displayed the salad in an orange bowl. Enjoy this recipe. Have you ever tried pumpkin seed oil? Pumpkin seed oil has many benefits and … [Read more...]
Seafood Pasta Salad
The first time I made this Italian-style seafood pasta salad was at a birthday party for my 1-year-old daughter. That was in 1988. I've been holding on to the recipe for a long time because I adore seafood and love pasta salad. It's attractive and mixed with seafood, savory herbs, olives, and lemony vinaigrette. Bring it along with you to a potluck, or picnic, or serve it … [Read more...]
Caprese Salad with Vegetables and Herbs
Caprese Salad or Insalata Caprese, as it's known in Italy is typically made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil. However, there are many variations. You might want to add chopped fresh garlic, Balsamic vinegar, or other herbs. Enjoy this recipe! During summer, there's nothing better than fresh ripe tomatoes … [Read more...]
Chilled Green Melon and Champagne Soup
A little champagne can't hurt . . . right? But have you ever made soup out of it? This cold fruit soup made with champagne, green melon, and citrus juices is delightful on a warm day. Enjoy this recipe If you want an alternative to mimosas for an elegant and leisurely breakfast or brunch try this elegant green melon and champagne cold soup recipe. … [Read more...]
7 Awesome Aging Health Benefits of Drinking Red Wine
According to the National Academy of Sciences, people have loved drinking red wine for around 8,000 years now. It has been a staple on our dinner tables for all this time because of its unique taste and aroma. Even Hippocrates, the Greek physician, considered wine as an integral part of a good diet. He recommended using it as a disinfectant on wounds and prescribed it to … [Read more...]