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Grilled Chinese Char Siu Chicken Recipe

This Grilled Chinese Char Siu Chicken will remind you of the roast pork you find in Chinatown. The flavor is sweet and smokey, and best of all, there is no artificial coloring in this version.Although I haven't been to Chinatown in many years, I remember walking by the stores with various roasted meats hanging in the window, including Char Siu Pork with its brilliant red color. Although the beautiful red color is one of the things that makes Char Siu Pork appealing, once I realized it was ...

Grilled Chinese Char Siu Chicken - this marinade is phenomenal ~ no artificial colors in this recipe - brilliant red beet powder stands in for red food coloring

Good Marriage Can Foster Good Prayer

This post on Sacred Marriage: Good Marriage Can Foster Good Prayer was written by Jeffrey Chen, who is pursuing a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary. Jeffrey has a passion for sharing God’s love with those around him. He blogs at The Wayvy Life.Hi everybody! Welcome to Week 6 of our series on “Sacred Marriage” by Gary Thomas. This week we will be looking at chapter six of the novel titled “The Soul’s Embrace: Good Marriage Can Foster Good ...

Mixed Bag Kale Salad with Tomatoes and Cheese with Lemon Dressing Recipe

This "Mixed Bag" Kale Salad is so simple to make, yet you'll never tire of it. Be sure to use the freshest kale you can find and shaved gruyere or Parmesan cheese right off the block.So, we've been living out of a few hotels for nearly three weeks while home repairs were being done following a rough winter. You probably didn't even notice since I've pretty much been keeping up with my regular posting schedule. Thanks to some advance planning, I had a stash of recipes I made before I ...

Sacred Marriage: Holy Honor

This post on Sacred Marriage: Holy Honor was written by Jeffrey Chen, who is pursuing a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary. Jeffrey has a passion for sharing God’s love with those around him. He blogs at The Wayvy Life.Hey everybody! Welcome to Week 5 of my series on “Sacred Marriage” by Gary Thomas, where we will be discussing chapter five of the book. The chapter is titled “Holy Honor: Marriage Teaches Us to Respect Others” and focuses on ...

Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad Recipe

This Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad would make an excellent addition to any meal. Bright with citrus fruits, juicy with mangoes, creamy with avocado, and chock full of protein from quinoa and black beans. Spring is here but temperatures continue to fluctuate between warm and cool. Spring crops are just starting to come…

Mango Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Salad - this beautiful healthy salad is perfect for entertaining

Mango Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe

Mango Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Salad is a beautiful, healthy salad that is perfect as a vegetarian main course salad or a side dish. I first made this vegetarian salad six years ago for a Ladies’ church luncheon. We used to host monthly lunches at people’s homes, and our pastor would stop by for a short…

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Healthy Bacon Egg Potato Breakfast Casserole Recipe

This Healthy Bacon Egg Potato Breakfast Casserole is a lightened up version of a traditional Amish breakfast casserole, and is perfect for brunch or dinner; leftovers can be heated up for breakfast. If you’re looking for a hearty holiday breakfast or brunch recipe, give this one a try. Is it possible to say bacon, potato…

broccoli strawberry avocado salad with poppy seed dressing

Broccoli Strawberry Avocado Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

Broccoli Strawberry Avocado Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing is a fresh take on traditional broccoli salad. Have you ever had broccoli salad? It’s a popular salad for picnics and summer barbecues. The traditional dressing typically includes mayonnaise and sugar. In addition to broccoli, you might find raisins, bacon, sunflower seeds and cheddar cheese tossed…

Slow Roasted Salmon Citrus Salad

Slow Roasted Salmon Citrus Salad is a delicious, healthy main course salad that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner throughout the week. I’ve been having this salmon salad for dinner at least two times a week the last couple of weeks. Most of the ingredients can be prepped ahead of time, so all you…

Slow Roasted Citrus Salmon

Slow Roasted Citrus Salmon is delicious, healthy and easy to make. Serve it for dinner with sauteed vegetables, or on top of a salad for a light, nutritious meal. I love salmon, but I don’t like it when it’s overcooked. So, I’ve found slow roasting salmon at a low temperature makes overcooking salmon almost impossible….

Mexican Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Yogurt Avocado Dressing Recipe

Mexican Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Yogurt Avocado Dressing is so light, no one will guess the secret ingredients in the creamy dressing. The non-fat dressing is deceptively rich and creamy tasting. 148 calories/2 Freestyle points per serving). Last week, we started our Fall Bible Study and I volunteered to bring a savory dish. It…

Japanese Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing Recipe

Japanese Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing is a healthy and delicious recipe similar to what you find in many Japanese restaurants. I went to my first Japanese restaurant when I was a graduate student in New York City. I fondly remember the simple green salad served with this sweet and tangy carrot ginger salad dressing. I’ve…

Chopped Greek Salad

Chopped Greek Salad is a beautiful salad that will impress guests at your next party or large gathering. I made this salad for a large party recently, and everyone commented on how pretty it was. Chopped salads are great for entertaining because they are easy to eat (no large pieces of lettuce to cut). We’ve been…

Roasted Beets

Roasted Beets are simple to prepare and delicious in salads. I first became obsessed with roasted beets about nine years ago when I ordered the most amazing beet salad at a local restaurant (Farmer’s Table) that used home grown vegetables. It was right around the time when farm-to-table restaurants started to pop up everywhere. The…

Salmon Beet Feta Salad with Dill Flaxseed Dressing - this is a healthy delicious main course salad - the dill dressing is the key to this salad!

Salmon Roasted Beet Feta Salad with Dill Salad Dressing Recipe {Daniel Plan Recipe}

This Salmon Roasted Beet Feta Salad with Dill Salad Dressing is delicious, healthy and makes a complete meal. 347 calories/serving; 7 Freestyle points/serving. This past week, we covered the last of the five essentials of The Daniel Plan – Friends, the “secret sauce” of The Daniel Plan. Our special speaker made an observation that everyone is lonely in certain…

Christmas Salad - beautiful holiday salad featuring jewel toned ingredients sure to delight guests

Christmas Salad Recipe

This Christmas Salad is a delight for the eyes, perfect for the holiday season. I made this beautiful, jewel-toned salad for some special friends to kick off the holiday season. Featuring arugula and jewel-toned radicchio, beets, pomegranate arils, Medjool dates and macadamia nuts, this Christmas Salad is as delicious as it looks. This salad was…

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