Red, White and Blue Berry Trifle

A family favorite at many Memorial Day and 4th of July parties, this dessert is light, delicious, and extremely fast and easy to prepare. I don’t have a formal recipe because the ingredients and amounts used are really up to you. Here’s how I make it. Use a store-bought angel food cake or make one…

Light and Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad

Whenever you have leftover chicken, make chicken salad.  I had some leftover chicken after making chicken souvlaki (see Chicken Souvlaki post) so I combined it with mayo, plain yogurt, a tablespoon of jarred pesto and a sprinkle of scallions. You can make chicken salad in a multitude of ways, mixing and matching most vegetables and…

Rainbow Slaw

We’re told to eat the rainbow when it comes to fruits and vegetables and this salad offers a burst of color.  Whether using a cabbage mix from a bag or chopping your own, you have the base for this crunchy salad.  Add some strips of colorful bell peppers, edamame, chopped scallions, and carrots. Instead of…