This is a healthy and delicious summer treat that is sure to please! If you don’t want to fire up the grill, you can cook your shrimp on the stove top in a grill pan or in the broiler — any way you choose, this is a great meal served […]
Salads & Dressings
Dee’s Ceviche
Dee’s Ceviche Serves 12 Simple and fantastic!! This ceviche recipe is quite user friendly! You can use any shellfish you like. I prefer the combination I have listed in the recipe, but experiment with the blend of fish and citrus flavors, to suit your personal taste. The Serrano chilies can […]
Dee’s Kinda Healthy Taco Salad
Dee’s Kinda Healthy Taco Salad Serves 6 This can be made vegetarian or you can add whatever type of meat or poultry you like. I prefer ground turkey , cooked with sweet peppers and onions (see below), however you can use beef as well. If you prefer not to cook, […]
Grilled Asparagus & Roasted Beet Salad w/ Pomegranate Vinaigrette
The nutty sweetness of the roasted beets, crunch of crisp-tender asparagus and toasted almonds with the surprise of fresh pomegranate and raspberries will delight your palate! This salad is best served as an entre’ with a good crusty baguette! Enjoy! Dee’s Grilled Asparagus & Roasted Beet Salad w/Pomegranate, Toasted Almonds […]
Butter Lettuce Salad with Citrus Shallot Vinaigrette
This light and citrus-y butter lettuce salad combines sweet orange, tart grapefruit, creamy avocado and the crunch of pistachios to make a palate pleasing winner! Butter Lettuce Salad with Citrus Shallot Vinaigrette Serves 4 What you’ll need: For the dressing: 1 shallot, finely minced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/4 cup canola […]
Curried Crab and Papaya Salad
Curried Crab and Papaya Salad Serves 4 An Original Dee Thing What you’ll need: 1 cup cooked crab meat 1 large or 2 small papayas, peeled, seeded and cubed ½ cup sliced celery 2 Tablespoons minced red onion 2 Tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro 4 hard cooked eggs, coarsely chopped 1 […]
Tri-Colore Orzo Salad
Tri-colore Orzo Salad a la Dee Serves 6 This takes pasta salad to a whole new level!! What you’ll need: 1 pound Orzo pasta –I prefer the Trader Joe’s brand 16 oz. low sodium chicken or veggie broth and water Good quality Olive Oil (extra virgin) 2 cups sauted […]
French Potato Salad
As things heat up and you plan your outdoor events, potato salad usually enters the picture in one form or another. Try this delightful salad that has no dairy to spoil in the hot sun! This salad is best served warm or at room temperature. French Potato Salad Serves 6 […]
Niçoise Salad a la Dee
Dee’s Salade Niçoise with Fresh Seared Tuna Try this refreshing and fabulous summer salad to entertain friends and family.You won’t be disappointed! The presentation is as beautiful as the salad is delicious! Traditional Niçoise salads use canned tuna in olive oil. I make my version with freshly grilled sushi grade […]
Lemon Maple Bean Salad
Lemon Maple Bean Salad Refreshing and healthful! Tired of the same old 3 bean salad dishes? Try this for a different and delicious twist! What you’ll need: Salad 1 pound fresh green beans, stemmed and cut into 1 inch pieces 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 small red […]
