With Summer fast approaching, I'd like to introduce many of you to a delicious alternative to the "hum bum," house salad. Many of you might be used to your run of the mill salads, without much variety. Well, I'm here to tell you otherwise. If you're like me, you've probably hosted a few Barbecue parties by now. This side dish is a wonderful addition to your grilled meats of choice. You may also choose to have this as a lighter lunch entree. The recipe for Romanian style Roasted Pepper Salad, or Salata de Ardei Copti, has been in my family for decades. With its roots embedded in traditional Romanian Cooking, this simple, yet easy dish, is a "go-to," or, a favorite, of many Romanian-Americans throughout the states, and even, ones living abroad! Let's get started! For this you'll need:                                 ...

   As you know, I'm at it again! Only this time, I'm comin' at'chya' with a tale of two salads. Well, one extremely healthy, yet delicious salad, but done both ways! Yes! It's Fattoush Salad! Here's how to make the best Fattoush Salad recipe ever! By now, I'm sure you've realized, just how healthy Mediterranean food is. This salad makes the perfect accompaniment to any grilled meats, such as your favorite kebab, or roasted meats. You can also serve this as an appetizer, or prep ahead of time. Here's a pro tip: Prepare the salad, and refrigerate a few hours before you're ready to eat! Leave the toasted Arabic bread aside. You may store it in a large zip lock bag until ready to serve. You also have an option, when it comes to the dressing. Either you can drizzle it in at once, as you go, or make it and, store it in a separate container. Simply, add it in, along with the pita chips, before serving! Here's what you'll need:        ...

   Are you in search of the ultimate mashed potatoes recipe? Do you often find yourself struggling to make fluffy mashed potatoes, only to find, they come out dense, or gummy? Then, I have just the thing for you! The secret to making the perfect mashed potatoes is in the timing rather than, the ingredients.  It's in the mashing, and pressing of the potatoes, while adding just the right amount of liquid. What do I mean? Read more to find out, exactly how to get that fluffiness in your next side dish of mashed potatoes. The perfect addition to any main course featuring the roasted meat of your choice. Here's what you'll need:                                      4 Russet Potatoes (peeled, cleaned, and rinsed)              ...