Salads

Roasted Asparagus Salad with Tahini Dressing

I made a few different versions of this salad before I finally came up with the flavor combination that I liked enough to share with you. I’ve made two spring salads for Cooking in Red Socks, but they are both with strawberries. It was time for something really savory to be on the menu! Fresh… Continue reading Roasted Asparagus Salad with Tahini Dressing

Main Courses

Crispy Rhubarb Chicken

Makes: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes    Baking Time: 1 hour     Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes CHICKEN: 8 mixed chicken pieces, I prefer drumsticks and thighs 2 tsp garlic powder salt and pepper to taste 1 egg 1 tbs water 3 tbs whole wheat flour 2 cups corn flakes, crushed or… Continue reading Crispy Rhubarb Chicken

Desserts

Pina Colada Cupcakes

Makes: 18 cupcakes Prep Time: 10 minutes   Cooking Time: 22 minutes  Idle Time: 1 hour  Total Time: 2 hours Ingredients: CUPCAKES: -1 box of Duncan Hines Vanilla Cake Mix (18.5 oz) -½ cup light coconut milk (Thai Kitchen) -2 egg whites + 1 whole egg -½ cup unsweetened coconut, shredded or powdered -1 small… Continue reading Pina Colada Cupcakes

Grains, Potatoes, and Legumes

Warm Potato Salad

Makes: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes   Cooking Time: 20 minutes    Total Time: 40 minutes  Ingredients: ¾ lb fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise ¾ lb red potatoes, halved or quartered for the really large ones 2-3 tbs olive oil 1 cup packed arugula, cut into confetti-like pieces For the Dressing: 1 large leek, cleaned… Continue reading Warm Potato Salad