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Jan 2nd Weekly Menu 01/03/12

Welcome and thanks for stopping by. Happy New Year! I hope all of you enjoyed the holiday season as much as I have. It's been a memorable year, but I am sure happy to start anew. On with 2012! This weeks recipes are quite easy to toss together and each are filled with wonderful flavor. Some are on the lighter side, since some of you are sticking to a healthier way of eating in light of the new year. Remember to substitute high fat and calorie items in your cooking with lighter versions. Every little bit he...

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Cranberry Spinach Salad with Bleu Cheese 01/03/12

This is a wonderful winter salad to serve when you want to lighten your after holiday menu up a bit. Perfect alone or served with a light fish dish, such as grilled salmon. Cranberry Spinach Salad with Bleu Cheese 1 cup pecan halves or pieces 3 quarts baby spinach leaves (about 8 oz.), rinsed and crisped 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or other blue cheese (4 oz.) 3 tablespoons lemon-flavored extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons regular olive oil plus 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 tab...

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