Posts by Judie Byrd

Yield: 6 servings 2, 7-ounce cans tuna, drained1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup diced fresh celery1/4 cup diced fresh green onion1/4 cup bottled diced red bell pepper, undrained1/4 cup diced or shredded fresh carrots8 ounces small pasta shells, cooked according to package directions Salad Dressing: 1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup apple cider vinegar3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon…

Yield: About 2 1/4 cups 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup pure maple syrup1 large shallot, minced3/4 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Sugared Pecans: 1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup water2 cups pecan halves Plan ahead: Prepare vinaigrette and Sugared Pecans up to one week ahead. Refrigerate vinaigrette. Store pecans in airtight…

Yield: 6 servings 8 to 10 cups baby field greens or torn leaf lettuce6 to 8 pieces bacon, fried crisp and crumbled1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (or feta)1 recipe Balsamic Maple Vinaigrette1 recipe sugared pecans (below)

Yield: 4 to 6 servings So easy. Keep this ingredient list in your head so you can grab the items quickly in the grocery store. 1 cup shredded coconut1 cup mini marshmallows1, 8-ounce can pineapple tidbits, drained1, 8-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained1 cup sour cream Plan ahead: Toss together everything except sour cream, up to 12…

Yield: 4 to 6 servings Wonderful served warm or cold. 2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons chopped garlic2 pints cherry tomatoes, rinsed and stems removed6 green onions, sliced on an angle, or ½ cup finely chopped onion2s red wine vinegar1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper½ cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Yield: 6 servings Salad: 3 cups cooked rice, chilled (1 cup rice cooked in 2 cups water)4 chicken breasts, poached, chilled and diced1 green bell pepper, slivered1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled and chopped or1, 2-ounce jar chopped pimentos3 – 4 green onions, finely sliced¼ cup minced fresh parsley¼ cup golden raisins Curried Dressing:½ cup red…