There is nothing quiet like a good BLTA to satisfy your soul. The combination of flavors is so magical. However, BLT's on gluten-free or grain-free bread are NOT magical, and my husband was really feeling left out of the party. I developed this salad so he could enjoy the magic of a BLTA. I'm actually … Continue reading BLTA Salad
Category: Sides
Cuban Black Beans
I'm really on a rice and bean kick lately. Maybe it was my month of no grocery shopping, and I had to resort to cheap and filling food. Or maybe I'm missing my in-laws & California. At any rate, I had to stop thinking about Chipotle and come up with an alternative. These cuban beans … Continue reading Cuban Black Beans
Moroccan Inspired Farro Salad
The weekend before Christmas Ranchero Luis and I hosted a Christmas Party for all our friends. I had gotten a free 20 lb turkey at Thanksgiving time and wasn't sure how I would use the thing with out wasting it. I decided to do a large scale "family dinner" where everyone would come over and feast … Continue reading Moroccan Inspired Farro Salad
Tomato & Cucumber Salad
I love cucumbers. They are probably my favorite vegetable. They are so crisp and refreshing right off the vine. Even store-bought cucumbers are delicious. I could eat them all day long. This year I didn't think I would get any cucumbers, because one of the girls got out and ate them. Here she is. Naughty Chicken. … Continue reading Tomato & Cucumber Salad



