Steakhouse Salad with Balsamic Glaze is basically my “secret weapon” when I want something special but don’t have time for a crazy-fancy dinner. Ever found yourself hungry for something light (but, you know, not a sad desk salad)? Or maybe you want a meal that feels just a tad five-star but doesn’t leave you standing … Read more
Tessa Marshall
Teriyaki Chicken Salad disasters—I’ve been there, hunched over a limp bowl of greens wondering what went wrong. I mean, why settle for a boring salad when you can make something that tastes like a backyard party? Teriyaki chicken brings all the flavor, and pairing it with crunchy veggies quite literally saves sad lunches for me … Read more
Spicy Shrimp Avocado Salad is my saving grace for days when dinner inspiration hits a serious roadblock. You know that 7pm moment—hungry (borderline hangry), craving something fresh, maybe a little spicy, and anything but boring? That’s my cue for this salad. Sometimes I toss together some fried egg and avocado breakfast tacos from leftovers too, … Read more
Tuna Niçoise Salad always seems like this five-star restaurant thing—doesn’t it? But honestly, it’s saved me more times than I can count when dinner feels impossible, the fridge is half-empty, and I really want something satisfying. Have you ever stood in your kitchen, hungry, tired, kind of annoyed, and just wanted to throw “something good” … Read more
Taco Salad with Ground Beef is my weeknight favorite when time’s short and everyone’s already hangry. Seriously, it’s faster than delivery, and still gives you that warm, hearty, “I tried today!” feeling (which we could all use more of). It’s got crunch, a kick of spice, juicy beef, cool toppings… what more do you want? … Read more
Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette sounds like the sort of thing you’d see on a fancy menu, right? But there I was, staring at a bag of wilty greens, totally over plain lettuce, wondering if salads could be, well, not boring. Literally, I just needed something zippy for lunch that didn’t feel like rabbit food. … Read more
Romaine Lettuce and Avocado Salad has seriously saved me on so many “what on earth am I making for lunch?” days. Isn’t it funny how you can stare at your fridge and nothing jumps out at you? And then poof, a bag of romaine, a ripe avocado, and suddenly, things are looking up. If you … Read more
Grilled Chicken Salad is my go-to answer when someone says, "What can I make that’s quick but feels like a five-star dinner?" I mean seriously, who isn’t tired of heavy, greasy meals by the end of the day? Sometimes you just crave something fresh that won’t take up your entire evening. Funny enough, this dish … Read more
Spinach and Strawberry Salad always comes to my rescue every single time the weather warms up and my brain goes, “Hey, don’t turn on the stove!” Seriously, who wants to slave over a burner when there’s sunshine outside? I’m telling you, this salad isn’t just super quick. It actually feels like cheating at healthy eating … Read more
Kale Caesar Salad. You know, I used to avoid kale like it was some kind of green monster lurking in my fridge. Not even kidding. But hear me out: this salad will make you rethink everything you thought you hated about leafy greens. It’s fast, tastes way fancier than it should, and lets you sneak … Read more
