Mason Jar Southwest Chicken Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

An easy Southwest Chicken Salad recipe with a zesty Cilantro Lime Dressing. This veggie and protein packed mason jar salad is the perfect meal prep for the week – it only takes 30 minutes! I think a lot of it had to do with what I was able to accomplish that day. I had a laundry list …

Avocado Toast

Avocado toast is a dish consisting of a piece of toasted bread topped with a combination of mashed avocados, salt, pepper, and (sometimes) citrus juice. There are many varieties of this dish, so it can be enriched with ingredients such as salmon, tomatoes, onions, eggs, garlic, cheese, olive oil, or red pepper flakes. Although the …

Cheese Dog

Cheese dogs are one of the numerous hot dog varieties found in the United States. The group includes cheese-infused varieties of the classic wiener hot dogs. The cheese can be incorporated in the sausage, spread on a bun, or additionally placed on top of the hot dog.   Although soft buns are the most common …

Po’Boy

Po’boy is a unique sandwich with a rich history. It originated from Louisiana in the early 20th century, when it was invented by two brothers named Benny and Clovis Martin. The Martins opened a sandwich shop in New Orleans and started to make po’boys with French bread filled with a variety of meat or seafood …

Stromboli

Somewhat similar to a calzone, the American stromboli is a savory type of turnover filled with classic pizza ingredients: mozzarella or other types of cheese, Italian meats like salami, pepperoni, bresaola, and capocollo, and sometimes even vegetables, while the marinara sauce is served on the side, rather than baked inside with the filling. The dough can …

Ranch Dressing

Ranch is a salad dressing or a dip consisting of buttermilk, salt, garlic, onion, herbs (such as dill, parsley, and chives), and spices (such as mustard seed, black pepper, and paprika) mixed into a mayonnaise-based sauce. Today, it is the number one salad dressing in the United States, but it was invented a long time …

Dessert Bars

Dessert bars are one of the most versatile American sweet treats. Their texture is described as a mix of the classic American brownie and traditional chewy cookies. They are usually baked in trays, then cut into square shapes before serving. The foundation of every dessert bar is the crust, which is usually topped with a …

Salisbury Steak

The succulent burger known as Salisbury steak was first created in the late 1800s. It was named after its inventor, the renowned American physician James Henry Salisbury. After nearly 30 years of research in the field of nutrition, the backbone of his suggested diet included the high-protein intake in the form of a minced beef …

Easy Low Calorie Lime Mint Kombucha Cocktail

This Lime Mint Kombucha Cocktail recipe is an easy low calorie drink made with vodka, fresh orange juice, kombucha, mint and white wine. Light, refreshing and delicious! A Refreshing and Easy Cocktail Recipe We made it! Through Christmas that is. 🙂 Although, truth be told I’m kinda sad that the holiday season is over. It really is …