soups and salads
Wedge Salad with Tahini Green Goddess Dressing
The incredibly crunchy and refreshing iceberg wedge salad is served with a satisfying tahini green goddess dressing.
Charred Broccolini Caesar with Kale and Chickpeas
Smoky, charred Broccolini and chickpeas give this take on Caesar salad the heft it needs to be a main course. Texture is the secret to a salad's wow factor. Here, Little Gem lettuces, hearty kale, and crisp-tender Broccolini bring three levels of crunch, and provide plenty of leafy nooks and crannies to catch the thick, anchovy-laced dressing.
Potato Chip Chopped Caesar Salad
Swap croutons for potato chips for an extra salty crunch.
Texas Caviars
Black-eyed peas, peppers, onions, and tomatoes get a zesty Italian dressing in this bean salad perfect as an appetizer or potluck side.
Tea Poached Chicken Salad
A quick poach in spice-infused, smoked black tea gives chicken breasts a stunning golden color and juicy, bold flavor.
Tomato Avocado and Roasted Corn Salad
Put 1/2 cup of the corn kernels in a blender. Add the lime juice, sherry vinegar, sugar, hot sauce and cinnamon and puree. With the machine on, a
Lebanese Chicken Salad
Don't be put off by the long ingredient list here. All are available at supermarkets, and the salad is easy to assemble.
White Bean and Kale Soup
White bean and kale soup uses simple ingredients to make a filling, savory soup that freezes well. It's good as a side or main dish, and it's a delicious, nutritious addition to your recipe repertoire.
Barley Salad
This hearty barley salad takes less than 30 minutes to pull together, and it's filled with vibrant ingredients and Mediterranean flavors.
Tuna Salad
This classic, creamy deli-style tuna salad with lemon, celery and red onion works with slices of cheese for sandwiches or as a topping for crackers when you need a protein-filled snack.
Pasta Salad
This is the best pasta salad recipe for parties, potlucks and cookouts. Learn how to make it your own with different pasta shapes, dressings and mix-ins.
Watermelon Salad with Cinnamon Pretzel Crunch
This is such a wonderful side dish to enjoy during a hot summer, especially here in Texas. My family loves watermelon, fresh peaches and nectarines, and I made a pretzel crunch to give the salad something special.
Potato Soup
This easy homemade potato soup recipe is a staple side for steak dinners at home or an amazing comfort meal on a chilly day.
Cheddar Cheese Soup
This rich and creamy cheese soup is easy to make and bursting with flavor. It features a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, sauteed onions and fresh vegetables.
Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Nothing warms you up faster than a steaming bowl of this quick and easy butternut squash soup. Here is how to make it at home.
Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
Reduce the heat and stir in the cheese until it is melted. Add the salt, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, curry powder and white pepper.