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Italian Chicken Pasta Salad

Meals could get very interesting at the Pletcher house over the next two weeks! We are moving to a new house and I really want to try and use as many ingredients in my fridge, freezer and pantry as possible before moving. So….ta-dah!! Here’s my first concoction! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni 2 cupsContinue reading “Italian Chicken Pasta Salad”

Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad with Arugula

Ingredients: Salad 3 red beets 2 large carrots, peeled and julienned into 1/2” pieces olive oil salt and pepper to taste 3 oz baby arugula Dressing 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon minced rosemary salt and pepper to taste Directions: 1. Heat ovenContinue reading “Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad with Arugula”

Italian Tacos

Ingredients: 8 to 12 oz. Mozzarella cheese, shredded Grated Parmesan cheese Flour or corn tortillas Italian taco meat: 1 lb. extra lean ground beef 1/4 lb ground Italian sausage, mild or hot 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon Lawry’s seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 Tablespoon dry oregano 1 teaspoon garlic powderContinue reading “Italian Tacos”

Three Pepper Pasta Salad

I made this for Easter, hence the egg and carrot shaped pasta. I’m such a sucker for a themed noodle! Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package tri-color pasta 2/3 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepperContinue reading “Three Pepper Pasta Salad”

shredded brussels sprout bacon salad with warm cider vinaigrette.

Ingredients: • 6 cups shredded brussels sprouts (about one 12 ounce bag) • 1 1/2 cups grated manchego or parmesan cheese • 1 1/2 cups pomegranate arils • 6 thick cut slices bacon, chopped • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil • 1 medium shallot, diced • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar • 1 tablespoonContinue reading “shredded brussels sprout bacon salad with warm cider vinaigrette.”

My favorite salad dressing!

This is my fav! It versatile. Full of flavor. Easy to make! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey 1-1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1-1/2 tablespoons minced shallots 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 6 tablespoons vegetable oil Directions: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, shallots, salt and pepper. Whisking constantly, slowlyContinue reading “My favorite salad dressing!”