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Napa Cabbage and Cucumber Salad with Shrimp

Coleslaw? Salad? whatever you call it, this asian inspired salad recipe has everything to brighten your day…. the crunchy veggies, nutty roasted peanuts and the most amazing sweet/tangy/spicy dressing. If you ask me, the dressing of this adapted recipe from Healthy Seasonal Recipes, is what makes this salad so good. It’s wonderful as a side salad,

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Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich

I have made many variations of chicken salad, as chicken is like a blank canvas that picks up any flavor you add, but this is hands down my favorite recipe. This is a fool proof, no fail, crowd pleasing recipe that is can be served in many different ways.  I’ve used this recipe to make sandwiches, as

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Mexican Corn

Doesn’t corn just scream summer to you?… it does for me.  Can’t have a summer party without some corn.  While I love just plain ‘ol corn on the cob with some butter, this just is such a crowd pleaser.  A bit spicy, a bit salty, a bit creamy… I can eat bowls of this.

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Vietnamese Grilled Chicken Salad

Time to take it easy on the stomach and “detox” after a whole weekend of ribs, steaks, burger and everything that comes with it :/ Memorial day weekend can be tough on the body.  I spent the whole weekend hiking and kayaking with 3 boys, needless to say all they wanted to eat was burgers

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Spicy Roasted Chickpeas Salad

  I have a confession to make …. I HATE SALADS!!  Maybe hate is too strong of a word, I very much dislike salads.  I generally just hate cold food and since salads are usually cold, I tend to stay away from them.  I think flavors develop with heat.  Even while cooking, if you want more intense

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