In Flora's Kitchen

Strawberry & Spinach Salad

In Paleo, Salads On May 4, 2013 2 Comments

We’ve had a nice break from the rain here in the Northwest and the local strawberries are already arriving at the produce stands! I usually have to… Read More »

Quinoa & Black Bean Salad

In Meatless Monday, quick and easy, Salads On August 22, 2012 3 Comments

Quinoa is one of those “super foods” we are all supposed to be eating. However, I still struggle with incorporating it into our diets. We have found that quinoa salads are one of the easiest ways to eat quinoa, not to mention it’s a perfect meatless meal.

Red Potato Salad

In BBQ, Salads, Sides On May 16, 2012 0 Comments

I already have a wonderful Bacon Potato Salad posted, and you might be asking yourself how many potato salad recipes does one person need? I’ve asked myself the same question, and I have yet to come up with an answer.

Marinated Vegetable Salad with Queso Fresco

In Meatless Monday, Salads, Sauces & Dressings On March 21, 2011 1 Comment

It’s Monday again, so another Meatless Monday at my house. Today’s recipe is a really nice Mexican-inspired salad based on a Cooking Light recipe. It’s super easy to throw together, but the vegetables need to marinate for about an hour before the salad is assembled.

Quinoa Bean Salad

In lunch box, Main Dishes, Make ahead, Meatless Monday, quick and easy, Salads On March 11, 2011 3 Comments

I am always on the lookout for new quick and healthy dinner ideas, so when I spotted a quinoa salad in an issue of Everyday with Rachael Ray I just had to try it. I kept the ingredients the same, but I did change their ratios quite a bit.

Baked Tortilla Cups

In Cooking With Kids, Main Dishes, Make ahead, quick and easy, Salads On March 9, 2011 4 Comments

We eat a lot of corn tortillas at our house, which can get a bit boring. So the other night I decided to get creative and make something slightly different with my store bought tortillas.

I sprayed some non-stick spray into various bowls and ramekins and inserted one softened tortilla into each dish. I sprayed again and baked until crisp. Instant, edible tortilla bowls.