My kids love broccoli when I make it like this. I have tried it with raw broccoli and lightly steamed, but we prefer it raw. When steamed the flowers retain a lot of water and it gives a watery aspect to the entire salad, so I don’t recommend it. The dressing for this salad can also be used for a basic coleslaw or carrot slaw as well.
Daily Archives: May 19, 2018
Tandoori-Style Grilled Chicken
I love Indian food, but because so much of it is made with yogurt I have to make it at home to enjoy it now. The availability of lactose-free food makes it really easy to do this. I’m calling it “Tandoori Style” chicken because is is grilled, rather than made in an actual Tandoor oven, but it has all the flavour and char you are looking for. For summer meals, serving it with a variety of salads keeps it light and fresh. For a heartier, winter meal, serve it with mint scented basmati rice and curried cauliflower. Tandoori masala is the traditional spice blend, available in the International section of your local grocery store or an Indian grocery store. Continue reading
Classic Potato Salad
During the summer we love a good potato salad with grilled food. Well, to be honest, we have it with burgers in the winter, too. I like having some different textures in my potato salad, and the diced celery pieces add a nice burst of freshness and crunch, but otherwise I keep it pretty simple. Check out the Tips section for ways to switch it up, depending on what you’re eating with it. Continue reading
