Salads – The Basics according to Dianne

NOTE: You should eat these salads the same day they are made. The fruit adds a lot of liquid and it does not refrigerate well. You can create great salads by using this guide. Salads should contain 5 basic elements (or more if you are feeling creative): Greens You can use one of the following… Continue reading Salads – The Basics according to Dianne

Cauliflower Leek Soup

YIELDS: 4 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 10 MINS TOTAL TIME: 40 MINS INGREDIENTS: 3 tbsp.  extra-virgin olive oil 2 leeks, cleaned and white and light green parts thinly sliced 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 russet potato, peeled and chopped 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. Swanson Chicken Broth Chopped chives, for garnish Crumbled bacon, for garnish DIRECTIONS:… Continue reading Cauliflower Leek Soup

Deviled Eggs – Jalapeno Bacon

INGREDIENTS: 12 eggs 4 Tablespoons real mayonnaise 2 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon prepared (regular) mustard 3.5 Tablespoons of diced, pickled jalapeno peppers (more or less to taste) 1 teaspoon of juice from the pickled jalapeno peppers 4 Tablespoons bacon bits for the filling plus more to cover. 12 drops of hot sauce (tabasco, Franks, etc.)… Continue reading Deviled Eggs – Jalapeno Bacon