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Posted by Anna on May 18, 2013

Chicken Strawberry Salad with Avocado Poppy Seed Dressing

Salads and I were on a break during our loooooong drawn out winter. I just couldn’t get excited about salad as a main meal when there was still a wind chill. But now that warmer weather is in full bloom, I’m totally craving entree salads again. This Chicken Strawberry Salad with Avocado Poppy Seed Dressing has made an appearance on my menus several times in the last few weeks….it’s...

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Posted by Lisa on May 17, 2013

Rhubarb Syrup

If you’re a regular reader of Garnish with Lemon, you have probably figured out that I have a love for fun cocktails. So I’ll let you in on another secret about me - I adore rhubarb. And rhubarb syrup is the perfect way to combine my love of cocktails and rhubarb! Spring is so late here that I actually had to go to Kowalski’s and BUY some rhubarb. First. Time. Ever. I was craving that...

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Posted by Anna on May 14, 2013

Bacon Asparagus Bundles

Remember these? I gave you a sneak peek of them a few weeks ago when I wrote about the Maple Ginger Salmon. These Bacon Asparagus Bundles are my family’s new favorite way to eat asparagus. Why? Bacon, of course! This recipe has the best of both worlds: roasted asparagus with the distinctive flavor of sesame oil and slices of thick-cut bacon caramelized with brown sugar. When you combine the two, you...

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Chicken Strawberry Salad with Avocado Poppy Seed Dressing

Posted by Anna on May 18, 2013 in All, Main Dishes, Sides and Salads | 0 comments

Salads and I were on a break during our loooooong drawn out winter. I just couldn’t get excited about salad as a main meal when there was still a wind chill. But now that warmer weather is in full bloom, I’m totally craving entree salads again. This Chicken Strawberry Salad with Avocado Poppy Seed Dressing has made an appearance on my menus several times in the last few weeks….it’s just that good.

Rhubarb Syrup

Posted by Lisa on May 17, 2013 in All, Drinks | 2 comments

If you’re a regular reader of Garnish with Lemon, you have probably figured out that I have a love for fun cocktails. So I’ll let you in on another secret about me - I adore rhubarb. And rhubarb syrup is the perfect way to combine my love of cocktails and rhubarb!

Bacon Asparagus Bundles

Posted by Anna on May 14, 2013 in All, Sides and Salads | 1 comment

Remember these? I gave you a sneak peek of them a few weeks ago when I wrote about the Maple Ginger Salmon. These Bacon Asparagus Bundles are my family’s new favorite way to eat asparagus. Why? Bacon, of course! This recipe has the best of both worlds: roasted asparagus with the distinctive flavor of sesame oil and slices of thick-cut bacon caramelized with brown sugar. When you combine the two, you have a mouthwatering sweet and savory combination that perfumes the entire house while it roasts…so yummy!

Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Posted by Lisa on May 11, 2013 in All, Main Dishes | 2 comments

Grilling season has finally arrived after our never-ending winter here in Minnesota! And in celebration of that milestone, I am sharing one of my favorite go-to recipes for the grill: Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce. Flank steak is one of my favorite cuts of beef (unless we are talking ribeye, but that’s another post).

Crostini with Whipped Feta and Tomatoes

Posted by Lisa on May 10, 2013 in All, Appetizers | 9 comments

Bruschetta is one of my favorite summer appetizers. Bright and fresh tomatoes, basil, oil and thick crunchy bread. Can it be any better? Maybe….if you add some whipped feta to it. Yup, you read that right, whipped feta.