Here's a nice accompaniment to your weeknight meals. The perfect addition to any of your chicken, pork, or fish dishes, also known as the "perfect potato salad." Unlike the rest of its competitors, my version is guaranteed to leave your taste buds wanting more! It combines sweet, savory notes, in a creamy blend of potato and, mayonnaise to create the right balance of flavors that aren't going to overpower your main course, but simply, compliment them. Here's what we'll need: Russet Potatoes (steamed and peeled) 3 Tbsp Mayonnaise (I used Best Foods) 2 Celery Stalks (diced) 1 Dill Pickle (diced) 1/2 Red Onion 1 Tsp Paprika 3 Tbsp White Vinegar Salt & Pepper to taste** 1 Tsp Mustard 1 Tsp Capers 1/4 Tsp Tarragon (diced) 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Combine the ingredients with the celery, onions, and pickles together, then add the potatoes, and mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce, then give it a quick mix. Be sure to inco...

  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 tired of boring salads? Do you think eggplants taste rather bland? If you've answered yes to one, or both questions, then read on.  I have just the thing, to help add variety to your salad making forte! Romanian Eggplant Salad, features roasted eggplants, and fresh vegetables! It's a simple, delicious recipe that's very easy to make! All you have to do, is put it all together! Here's what you'll need:                                       2 male Eggplants (roasted and peeled)                                       1/2 Green Bell Pepper (chopped)        ...

 It's time to talk "Tabouli!" Well, it's actually, pronounced:"TAH-BOOH-LEH," and it happens to be one of my favorite side dishes. It can be served as an appetizer, or side salad. It is also very healthy, since parsley is known to be a liver cleanser(after a night of drinking, it may even help off-set a hangover!). Getting down to it, the truth is, Tabbouleh has been around for ages! It is known as a Levantine vegetarian salad made of tomatoes, finely chopped parsley, mint, Bulgar, and onion, and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Some variations add garlic or lettuce, or use couscous instead of Bulgar. This is a traditional recipe. I don't condone adding unnecessary ingredients like, cucumbers, or lettuce to this salad, because it is meant to be eaten as is. I'm all for keeping things simple! Here's a list of ingredients you'll need  (For 1 bunch of finely chopped flat leaf parsley) add:  1/4 cup fine Bulgur(c...