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Quinoa Veggie Bowl with a Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette

July 19, 2018 by pamflo

Some of the best salads I’ve had this summer have been a combination of vegetables, greens and grains with a protein. This is a very easy meal to prepare, especially if you recycle your leftovers. I composed my own bowl with leftover tri-colored quinoa and sautéed broccolini, fresh basil from my garden, sweet tomatoes, avocado and a hard boiled egg. Grains like brown rice, farro or freekeh work well. Add nuts or seeds for crunch or any type of greens […]

Categories: Breakfast Ideas, Dairy Free, Dressing, Eggs, Gluten Free, Lunch Ideas, Rice/Grains, Salads, Vegetables • Tags: Boil, Whisk

Sesame Soba Noodle Salad

May 26, 2016 by pamflo

There’s a limit to how many lettuce-based salads one can eat in the course of a week. It was time to add a new healthy, flavorful salad to the rotation. My industrious intern wanted to try this recipe and it turned out to be a winner. You can modify both the salad and the dressing to suit your mood. Roast chicken left over from a previous meal, combined with the soba noodles and some seasonal vegetables made the perfect cold salad. This dish is terrific for […]

Categories: Appetizer, Dairy Free, Dressing, Gluten Free, Greens, Lunch Ideas, Nuts/Seeds, Salads, Side Dish, Vegetables • Tags: Boil, Toss, Whisk

Grilled Peaches over Greens

September 24, 2015 by pamflo

Happy Fall! No complaints about the weather here in Boston as it has been sunny, warm, and dry. The peaches are as abundant as the apples at the local markets. Plump and juicy, the peaches are perfect in September. When buying peaches, let your nose do the work, they should smell ripe and delicious. I had a hankering for grilled peaches and put this salad together for lunch. Make sure to use a neutral-flavored oil to grill the peaches. If you […]

Categories: Appetizer, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Greens, Lunch Ideas, Salads, Side Dish, Vegetables • Tags: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grill, Whisk

Baked Fish Tacos

August 6, 2015 by pamflo

A fish taco and a margarita on the rocks with salt, that’s heaven! It’s been a summer filled with sampling some terrific fish tacos. There is the tangy slaw, the lightly fried white fish and the soft corn tortilla, that make up a fish taco. I took the best of each taco that I tasted and made my own version. I used tilapia, a firm but mild white fish and baked it, instead of frying it. I made a mayo-less slaw with two kinds of shredded […]

Categories: Appetizer, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Lunch Ideas, Seafood, Side Dish, Snack • Tags: Bake, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Whisk

E(d)ggy Potato Salad

June 25, 2015 by pamflo

Summer outings, BBQ’s, and elegant picnics aren’t complete without potato salad. However, it is time to find an alternative to the goopy, mayo-laden version. This dish is so delicious with the creamy steamed yukon gold potatoes and the soft boiled eggs mixed with a tangy mustard vinaigrette. Yum! Topped with some fresh chopped chives and a smattering of chopped dill pickles, this is a great summer dish. I wasn’t sure if the flavors would come together, but it works beautifully. A final […]

Categories: Appetizer, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Lunch Ideas, Side Dish, Snack • Tags: Boil, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Steam, Whisk