Crunchy Broccoli Salad

I made this salad for Father's day and everyone absolutely loved it! I can't wait to make it again.

Crunchy Broccoli Salad

1 head romaine, chopped
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1 large head broccoli, cut into small pieces
1 pound bacon, cooked and cut into small pieces
2 (3 ounce) packages Ramen noodles, crushed. Discard seasoning packet
4 Tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup pecans chopped or sliced almonds

Mix butter, nuts and crushed noodles. Spread on a cookie sheet and back at 350 degrees until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. About 10 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.

Add broccoli, onions, lettuce, bacon and noodle/nut mixture in a large bowl. Toss with dressing right before serving.

Dressing:

1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup red vine vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Parmesan Zucchini Crisps

My friend and neighbor gave me a huge zucchini so I made these and I could not get enough. In fact, I pretty much ignored the chicken I made and ate a big plate of these instead. I only wish I had a garden full of zucchini so I could easily make this for dinner several times a week.

Parmesan Zucchini Crisps

Zucchini
olive oil
kosher salt
pepper
fresh grated parmesan cheese

Slice zucchini and place in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Lightly drizzle or brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and top with cheese. Put under broiler for about 5 minutes or until it begins to get crispy.

Source: Mindika Moments

Fresh and Healthy

I know that a lot of my recipes are not the most healthy in town so here is a tasty and healthy one. Today is my anniversary and we are eating out good tonight so I figured we'd have a light and healthy lunch so I don't feel quite as guilty on my big date. I am more likely to eat a big bowl of vegetables than fruit so I really love this one. I am not a big cottage cheese fan. In fact, eating it plain kind of grosses me out. For some odd reason, I can eat a ton of it if it is on a baked potato or with this salad. My husband and my mom loved this also. The kids? They eat the tomatoes and "hadocados" like there is no tomorrow.

I am just lising ingredients and you can add what you like most of and change according to how many people are snacking on it.

Avacado

Cucumber

Green onion

Grape tomatoes

salt

pepper

cottage cheese

crackers

Enjoy being healthy today, for tomorrow I shall share some naughty recipes!

Roasted Potatoes

My sister introduced me to this easy yet yummy recipe. I love finding new side dishes to make.

Simple Oven Roasted Potatoes

3 to 5 medium baking potatoes

olive oil

1 envelope dry onion soup mix

salt and pepper

garlic powder (optional)

Scrub potatoes well and cut into cubes. Place on a cookie sheet and generously drizzle olive oil over potatoes. Sprinkle onion soup mix, a little garlic powder and salt and pepper. Toss and bake at 425 degrees for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally while cooking.