Laurinda
06/02/2010
205 views
1 fork

Blackberry Pie Bars

Crust and Topping, all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, (3 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into cubes, zest of two lemons, Blackberry Filling, large eggs, sugar, sour cream, all-purpose flour, of salt

Tagged: dessert, pie, bars, raspberry, RTH, blackberry

recipe from joythebaker.com adapted from The Pastry Queen

Laurinda
06/01/2010
144 views

Corn Salad

ears of fresh corn, orange bell peppers, medium sized ripe tomatoes, 1 med-large onion, cloves garlic, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper

Tagged: RTH, swap, recipe, rthrecipeswap

All amounts are subject to your taste buds, weather, allergies, and what you have in the house at the moment.

Laurinda
06/01/2010
155 views

Pasta Salad (Tak)

lb. uncooked pasta, 3 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar, tsp. salt, 2-3 cloves garlic, 1 c. onions, c. grated parmesan, medium bell pepper, medium cucumber

Tagged: salad, vegetarian, summer, potluck

Nice mellow garlicky salad. Gets rave reviews from friends.

Laurinda
06/01/2010
117 views

Asian Chicken Salad

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, bag mixed salad greens (I buy them from Trader Joe’s, so they’re not much more expensive than a head of lettuce; if they’re too pricey at your local grocery store, just use whatever lettuce you like), can (8 oz) mandarin oranges, drained, Almond slices (optional), Sesame seeds (optional), Crispy noodle bits (I like the crispy chow mein noodles in the can, but I’ve been known to use Ramen if necessary), Sesame salad dressing

Tagged: RTHsummerswap

A light, fresh, crispy salad for summer

Laurinda
06/01/2010
203 views

Rth - Balsamic Chicken Pasta Salad

C. balsamic vinegar, 2T EVOO, 1t. dried basil, 1/2t. dried parsley, 1/2t. garlic powder, 1/4t. salt, 1/4t. black pepper, chicken breasts

Tagged: chicken, pasta, roast, vegetables, whole wheat, balsamic

I adore this recipe in the summer. It can be eaten hot or cold, and it's so rich and tasty and actually quite healthy!! It ...

Laurinda
06/01/2010
123 views

Pasta Salad For Rth Recipe Swap

box rotini or bow-tie pasta, cooked ham, cubed, or 4 ounces cooked chicken, cubed (I like to use leftover rotisserie chicken), or 2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced, container grape or cherry tomatoes, halved, can baby corn, drained and cubed, Your dressing of choice; I usually use a three-cheese ranch or cucumber ranch, or italian, but it's really whatever you like., You can add whatever vegetables you like to this salad. I sometimes chop up an egg or two for extra protein. It really is easily adjusted to anyone's liking.

Tagged: salad, pasta, RTH

A very easy pasta salad you can make in batches to eat from for a few days - if it lasts that long.

Laurinda
05/25/2010
202 views

Creamy Corn Bisque

olive oil, butter, large leek, white portion only, rinsed and chopped, 2 carrots, chopped, fresh thyme, chopped, fresh basil, chopped, chicken stock, potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2" cubes, half-and-half, corn kernels, Salt to taste\, Sour cream

Tagged: soup, corn, summer, leeks

Laurinda
05/25/2010
182 views

Summer Salad For Rth Recipe Swap!

organic baby spinach, half an organic tomato, a carrot, scallions, edamame, 5-8 pods (shelled), cucumber, goat cheese

Tagged: salad, easy, RTH, fresh, summer

This is my go-to salad. I've not been able to eat a lot lately, so I'm making what food I have count. I eat some ...

Laurinda
05/25/2010
196 views

Black Bean Chicken Salad

15 oz can of black beans drained & rinsed, 12 or 12.5 oz can of chicken, drained, 2 carrots, rough/course shredded or chopped, green onions sliced thin, rib of celery, sliced thin, can of sliced or chopped black olives, to 1 cup of Low Fat/No Fat/Light Italian or Vinegrette salad dressing, Leaf Lettuce (optional)

Tagged: chicken, salad, summer, black bean, high protein

I'm a Bariatric Patient (meaning, I've had a gastric bypass) and need to get in lots of protein when I eat a meal, then some ...

Laurinda
05/25/2010
195 views
2 forks

Mandarin Almond Salad

lettuce - 1/2 head romaine, a bag of spring mix or your favorite, 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained, green onions, thinly sliced, white sugar, sliced almonds, red wine vinegar, olive oil, 1-1/2 teaspoons white sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, ground black pepper

Tagged: salad, RTH, summer