25+ of Our Favorite Fresh Salads!

When it’s too hot in the kitchen, opt for a salad! Here are a bunch of our favorites. Watermelon & Feta Salad Just the right amount of sweet and savory. Avocado-Chicken Salad Simple, fresh and delicious and packed with nearly 20 vitamins! Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few […]

Kale, Quinoa and Mango Lunch

I have been trying new healthy recipes this month from Danette May. This is one of my favorites and it is so easy to make. I have had it for lunch and dinner. My husband liked it as well. If you make a batch of quinoa ahead of time it takes only...

15+ Quick, Easy No-Cook Meals!

When it’s hot outside or if you’re just feeling a little lazy, here are a few meals that don’t require cooking at all! Hummus & Veggie Sandwiches Super fresh, super crispy and super delicious. Avocado-Chicken Salad Simple, fresh and delicious and packed with nearly 20 vitamins!  Make-Your-Own Sandwich Buffet Great for get-togethers. Mediterranean “Pizzas” with […]

La Bottega – GC & RVC !

  La Bottega is a full service restaurant, though it is small in size to replicate the feel of an Italian trattoria. La Bottega offers a dine-in and take-out menu. They have something for the whole family. Over 65 panini and 25 salad selections, great pasta dishes, pizza, weekly lunch and dinner entrees & the […]

Most Convenient for Commuters!

Whenever I have plans to meet a friend coming in from the city, I always recommend my “go to” place: Chadwicks American Chophouse and Bar. Located at 49 Front Street, it is directly across the street from the RVC LIRR. Normally, we go for happy hour and snack on the chicken meatballs and fried calamari. When feeling […]

Niçoise Salad

Niçoise… I don’t serve this enough. It’s got everything. The lemony vinaigrette in this particular recipe makes it my favorite version.

Mediterranean Salad

This salad is so flavorful and satisfying. It reminds me of Italy — fresh, simple and delicious. Have it as a meal with grilled chicken (save time by using Purdue Short Cuts Grilled Chicken) or as a vegetarian side. Salad: Arugula Grape tomatoes cut in half Sliced black olives Cucumbers chopped Shaved parmesan cheese Marinated artichoke hearts […]