Taco Casserole And Shredded Cabbage Salad

by MiraUncategorizedcabbage salad, recipes, taco

Casseroles are such a quick and easy solution to dinner. Especially when you have three children who all have after school activities in different parts of town and you spend most of your time running from place to place for drop offs and pick ups. On days like that you certainly need a meal that is […]

Quinoa Green Apple Salad

by Mirasaladquinoa, recipe, salad

Summer Salads

by Mirasaladsalad, summer

Summer is a great time for eating lots of fresh veggies. Summer salads are a fabulous way to enjoy those veggies, it’s one of the reasons I deeply appreciate this season. Let’s be clear though, salad, in this case, doesn’t mean iceberg lettuce with some tomato and cucumber.One of my favorite things to do in […]

Chicken Cabbage Salad

by Mirasalad, seasonalsalad, seasonal

As part of my season eating summertime strategy, I love having delicious salads on hand as a side dish. Making a composed plate of three to four salads can be a wonderful way to have a nutrient dense veggie rich meal.This particular salad is crunchy, refreshing, and perfect for the season. I think it’s even […]

Strawberry Feta Salad With Balsamic Reduction

by Mirarecipes, salad, summerrecipe, salad

This summertime salad is the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. The fresh strawberries are drizzled with a rich balsamic glaze, while the peppery arugula and salty Feta cheese balance out the sweetness. The pecans add a satisfying crunch, making this salad an irresistible treat.Whether you’re serving it as a side dish or a […]

Three Bean Salad

by Miralegumes, recipes, vegetarianbean, recipe, salad, three bean salad

This is a guest post by my Aunt Haya who recently shared a very sweet story about food, connections and memories. I love food stories. I like hearing where food came from, how it’s changed, and the associations we make with our food; those moments that join us together. I agree with my Aunt that […]

Roasted Corn Salad

by Mirarecipes, salad, vegetablescorn, salad

I love summer and summer food. For me, there is nothing better on a hot day than a quick simple barbecue with lots of tasty side salads. My sister-in-law is a genius at the side salad thing, probably because she grew up in Texas where all my friends seem to be good at that. […]

Curried Carrot Sprout Salad

by Miralegumes, recipes, vegetables, vegetarian

In the tastes-better-than-the-picture category we have today’s lunch offering. A conversation earlier in the day with my friend Blujay about ways to use sprouts brought up the idea of putting them into a curried carrot salad. Salads are so wonderful in the warmer months, keeping a couple on hand in the fridge means you […]

Why You Should Use EVOO For Gut Health

by MiraUncategorizedevoo, gut, gut health

Good quality olive oil is not only a tasty way to cook food and add flavor, it has some pretty significant health benefits as well. Especially for gut health. But not just any olive oil will do. Sadly, most of what is available at the grocery store in see-through plastic containers is not a good […]

Sheet Pan Breakfast

by Mirabreakfast, pancakebreakfast, sheet pan

There’s something wonderful about having a houseful of people. All the conversation and laughter seem to make the house feel lighter and brighter. Along with a house full of people comes the delight of feeding them. I confess one meal that sometimes poses a challenge when cooking for a crowd is breakfast. Especially if I want […]