Grilled Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

Published on April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 by carol lou

This is by far one of our favorite recipes for the grill. Citrus and herb marinated chicken topped with a fresh mango salsa. It is so easy you will never want to buy premade salsa again. A great combination of fresh herbs, peppers and mango. A perfect summer dinner.

Green Salad with Avocado, Fruit and Curry Dressing

Published on February 25, 2020February 25, 2020 by carol lou

There is nothing better than a cool crisp salad and this recipe is one of my favorites. I toss red leaf lettuce with spinach, top with fruit and sliced avocado. Then drizzle with my favorite curry dressing and sprinkle with sliced almonds. Easy, delicious and a family favorite. This is equally delicious topped with cooked […]

Southern Crab Nachos

Published on July 28, 2017July 28, 2017 by carol lou

You might wonder why I call these Southern Crab Nachos. Well, it is because I added a layer of cheese grits! I met Parker Hinson from Old School Mill in Albemarle, NC. and he graciously gave me a bag of their stone ground grits. After living in Texas for five years and making grits frequently, […]

Mandarin Spinach Salad

Published on July 14, 2015 by carol lou

I am always trying new and different salads to serve. Many times I make a salad once and start trying new combinations. This salad is one that I have made over and over. It is perfect with grilled meats, poultry or fish. Add grilled chicken and you have a main dish salad. Easy to prepare […]

Steak Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette

Published on April 17, 2015April 20, 2015 by carol lou

In my opinion, it is hard to beat a wonderful steak salad. I wanted to create a salad that incorporated ingredients that would be found in your favorite steakhouse. Spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes (I loved those large grilled tomatoes they serve), squash, avocado, steak and a vinaigrette. I marinated the steak in our favorite marinade, grilled until medium rare, […]

Avocado Chicken

Published on April 16, 2015 by carol lou

This recipe is one of our family favorites. When our children would come home from college, many times, this was one of their requested dinners. A perfect cooked chicken breast, topped with sliced tomatoes, avocado and floating in a rich cream sauce. Great served with rice and a roasted green vegetable. First step, brown the […]

Avocado Orange Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Published on March 9, 2015 by carol lou

This is a very light and refreshing salad. Even though an unexpected combination, you will find that the flavors are spectacular together. Use the dressing sparingly, you can always add more. I find that drizzling the dressing over each plated salad makes a beautiful presentation. You can also add grapefruit, blood orange slices or any […]