Greek salad makes a delicious meal on its own or as a side dish, and not only in the summer. it is very easy.
Wash a cos lettuce, pat dry and cut it into strips. Place in a large bowl. Add cubes of Feta cheese, croutons and a creamy salad dressing. Make it more colorful with a few cherry tomatoes and black olives. Toss all ingredients so the dressing is distributed evenly.
Ready to eat!
If you’re like us, we usually hit a parade or two, then head to the beach for a few hours, and then spend the evening in a park waiting for the Fireworks to start.
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Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but lunch is what gets you through until dinner time. The price of school lunches rises each year and it is hard for some parents to keep up. This is besides the fact that many lunch menus, not just in schools either, are not as nutritious as they could be. Here are some money saving lunch ideas for frugal families.
It is the first meal we eat when we get up in the morning. After a long night of sleep, we can’t do without it if we want to get our bodies going. No, I’m not talking about coffee. I’m referring to breakfast. Here are some ideas for breakfast that don’t require a drive-thru window.
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Chill with frozen treats, cool as ice.
Your kids will never suspect there’s anything like spinach in there and they’ll ask for this treat over and over, so be sure to have plenty of the ingredients on hand throughout the summer.
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Chicken salad
End of the school year is hear and that means picnics, school fairs with barbecue and potluck dinners. What should you take to such events?
May I suggest a chicken salad? Nutritive, refresghing and a great summer treat. Everyone likes it and only strict vegetarians would not try it. You can see the recipe for a basic chicken salad here and it is general enough for you to add your creative flair to the salad.
Chicken salad is also a satisfying dinner for a summer evening.
Try and see if the dish comes back empty!
Green lettuce leaves and lemon slice.
There are so many varieties able to grow in different types soils and weather that there is lettuce of some kind all year round. Lettuce is most used as salad or garnish, but one can create lovely appetizers or even soups.
Iceberg lettuce is probably the most popular variety because of its mild flavor.
Lettuce adds juiciness and texture to a sandwich, making it more appetizing. Roast turkey or chicken can be dry on its own but come to life with a little lettuce and mayo. Its sweeter flavor can balance harsher ingredients.
Serve kebabs over a bed of lettuce and just this simple presentation makes them more appetizing to the eye.
Lettuce that has been a little too long in the refrigerator can have a second chance as soup, as the large slightly more bitter lettuces become a tasty dish if baked in a cheese sauce, just like chicory.
Did you know, however, that the varieties with darker leaves such as Romaine, have more nutrients?
To learn more about lettuce and find some delicious recipes visit our section on vegetables.
What do you do when a meal is finished? Most of us wash the dishes and wrap up the leftovers, but what happens to the leftover portions not eaten? Do they get consumed later or do they sit in the refrigerator until they start to smell and you finally throw them out? If you tend to do the latter, how about saving some time and money by learning how to use those leftovers in new ways to surprise your family at dinner time.
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Tender young spinach leaves are delicious in a salad, mixed with other salad leaves or on their own. Use the tougher leaves in this simple but delicious recipe.
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We were reading about food today.
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What is on Food Network today?
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Let’s do picnic. Let it be the beach or the country, but for warm, sunny days, it’s all about eating outdoors, so a plan ahead cooking but laid-back eating menu is the way to celebrate during the warm season.
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