Grilled Veggie Couscous Salad

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isaiah 55

⁶ “Seek the Lord while he may be found;
    call upon him while he is near;
⁷ let the wicked forsake his way,
    and the unrighteous man his thoughts;
let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him,
    and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

1 box Roasted Garlic Couscous prepared according to box directions 

Set aside

Roasted veggies

1/4 c sliced sweet Onion

3 Green onion cut into 2 inch links

1 c Roasted red bell peppers 

1 zucchini, chopped

1 t olive oil

Sauté veggies in oil

Toss in 1/8 c Olive Garden Italian dressing

Set aside

1 c sliced Castelvetrano olives

1 c dried cranberries 

To serve 

Drizzle olive oil and Olive Garden Italian dressing

Fresh Cranberry Salad

 

 

 

Hebrews 8:10

    [10] For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel

        after those days, declares the Lord:

    I will put my laws into their minds,

        and write them on their hearts,

    and I will be their God,

        and they shall be my people.

1 pkg. fresh cranberries, picked and washed

2 apples, peeled, sliced and chopped

1 c celery 

1 c pineapple tidbits, drained and chopped

1-1/2 c sugar

1 c toasted pecans

Add cranberries to processor and grind. 

Place in mixing bowl. 

Add celery and pineapple to processor and pulse a few times.

Add to bowl.

Pulse pecans a few times.

Add to bowl.

Chop apples to your desired size.

I used Tango apples.

Add to bowl along with sugar.

Mix to incorporate.

 

Thanks to Sue for sharing!

 

Japanese Apple Raisin Salad with Toasted Nuts

Job 9:22

    [22] It is all one; therefore I say,

        ‘He destroys both the blameless and the wicked.’

2 large Tango apples, sliced thin 

1/4 c sliced thin celery

1/4 c toasted pecans and walnuts, chopped ( toast in microwave1-2 minutes)

1/4 c raisins, black or white

Dressing

3 T Mayo 

2 T sugar

1 T Apple cider vinegar

1/2 c full fat Yogurt 

Pinch of salt

1/2 of a lemon, juice only

Whisk

Pour over fruit and chill. Yum!

Fresh Jalapeño Sweet Restaurant Style Slaw

 

 

 

Psalm 124:8

    [8] Our help is in the name of the LORD,

        who made heaven and earth.

An ej original recipe!

16 oz cabbage, shredded

1 medium carrot, scraped and diced 

1/2 onion, diced

1 small diced Jalapeño 

Dressing

1/2 c Kewpie Mayo

1 T apple cider vinegar

3 T olive oil

1/3 c sugar

1/4 t salt

1/4 t pepper

1/2 t poppy seeds

Mix dressing well.

Toss cabbage mixture in dressing.

Serve cold.

Boars Head Pepperoni Pasta Salad in a Jar

Psalm 119:81

Kaph

    [81] My soul longs for your salvation;

        I hope in your word.

An ej original recipe!!

Makes 4 qt size wide mouth jars

1/2 box of bow tie Pasta, salted, cooked al dente(9 minutes) set aside to cool

Salad dressing of your choice

I make my own (recipe per each jar)

1/8 c Olive Garden Italian 

1/2 t capers

1/2 t Caper juice

1/4 t Honey

1 t Mayo

1/4 t salt

1/4 t coarse black pepper 

Layers from bottom up

Salad dressing

English cucumber (chopped)

Sweet onion( sliced thin)

Cooked Pasta around 1c per each jar

1/4 c baby Arugula and baby spinach torn

2 T fine grated Parmesan 

1 medium carrot, grated

20 large slices of Boars Head Pepperoni stacked and chopped (divide between 4 jars

Another 1/4 c spinach and Arugula greens 

Shake jar before serving!

Will keep 5 days in fridge 

Italian Grinder Salad

 

 

 

2 Corinthians 5:10

[10] For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.

Dressing

1/8 c Olive Garden Italian dressing 

1/2 c Mayo

2 T red wine vinegar

1 T Greek pepper juice

1 T diced Greek peppers

1 t garlic granules 

1 t oregano

1/2 t each salt and pepper

1/2 t sugar

Mix and set aside

Salad

Shredded lettuce

Baby Arugula and baby spinach 

Vidalia onion slices

Sweet tomatoes 

Chopped Greek peppers

Chopped Greek Castelvetrano olives

Chopped ham and Pepperoni (salami if u like it, we don't)

Chopped Swiss or provolone

Grated Parmesan 

Toss before serving!

Avocado Salad with Lemon Italian Dressing

 

 

 

Isaiah 57:21

    [21] There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.”

 

 

1 English cucumber, diced

1 avocado, peeled and chopped 

4 Campari tomatoes, chopped

3 green onions, diced

Dressing 

3 T Olive Garden Italian dressing

1 t sugar 

1 t olive oil

2 T Mayo 

3 T lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Pinch red pepper flakes

Pepperoni Garbanzo Salad

 

 

Psalm 22:27-28

    [27] All the ends of the earth shall remember

        and turn to the LORD,

    and all the families of the nations

        shall worship before you. 

    [28] For kingship belongs to the LORD,

        and he rules over the nations.

1 can Garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

Set aside

6 Campari tomatoes or 1 pint of Cherry tomatoes, cut 

English cucumber, chopped 

1/2  of a red or sweet onion, thin sliced

1/2 c Castelvetrano Olives, cut in half 

Put into a large bowl.

Toss in dressing.

Stir in cheese.

Stir in Pepperoni.

Let flavors meld for 30 minutes! 

10 pieces of Boars Head deli Pepperoni, microwave until crisp, slice into strips

1/2 c finely rasped Parmesan 

Dressing 

Juice of 1 lemon

3 T olive oil

1/2 t of pink salt

1/2 t coarse black pepper

2 T roasted and mashed garlic

Orzo Salad with Roasted Garlic Lemon Dressing

Genesis 6:5

[5] The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

1 c orzo, cooked al dente, according to box directions, drained and  

set aside

Lemon dressing

Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

1/4 c olive oil

1 t Dijon 

1 t honey 

3 T roasted and mashed garlic

1 t lemon zest

2 T fresh lemon juice 

1 English cucumber, peeled leaving dark green and then diced

1 tomato, diced

1/2 c diced onion

3 T herbs, cilantro, basil, oregano, dill 

1/2 c Castelvetrano olives, halved

1 /2 c Roasted Red Bell peppers

Topping

1 c Parmesan 

Toasted bread crumbs

I served this with chicken nuggets and it was delicious!

Chicken Meatball Chili Taco Salad

John 10:14-15

[14] I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, [15] just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.

Chicken Meatball Chili

https://aintnocookinglikemommas.blogspot.com/2023/11/chicken-meatball-chili.html

Iceberg Lettuce

Tomatoes 

Onions

3 Cheese blend

Taco chips

Sour cream

Salsa

Muffuletta Salad For Two

Isaiah 48:22

    [22] “There is no peace,” says the LORD, “for the wicked.”

An ej original recipe!

Dressing

1 T heaping of olive tapenade

1/4 c Mayo

1/8 c Olive Garden Italian dressing

Blend with a whisk

Set aside

Salad 

1 Head of Romaine, chopped

Mandolin Thin sliced cucumbers, onions, carrots

Tiny tomatoes 

Greek pepper rings

Parmesan shavings

Meats

Boars Head Pepperoni, chopped 

Boars Head Maple Honey Turkey, chopped 

Chopped Caprese Salad with Lemon Basil Pesto

Psalm 139:1-4

Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

    [1] O LORD, you have searched me and known me! 

    [2] You know when I sit down and when I rise up;

        you discern my thoughts from afar. 

    [3] You search out my path and my lying down

        and are acquainted with all my ways. 

    [4] Even before a word is on my tongue,

        behold, O LORD, you know it altogether.

Salad

1/2 small Onion, Chopped

4 medium Chopped Tomatoes 

1/2 of a large English Cucumber, Chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

1/4 c shredded fresh Mozzarella cheese

Lemon basil pesto

1 c fresh sweet Basil leaves 

1/2 t Lemon zest

1 t Lemon juice

1 t Garlic

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 t Sugar

1/4 c Nuts(your choice almonds, pine nuts walnuts)

1/8 c Parmesan 

1/4 c Olive oil

Put all ingredients except oil into a food processor and make a paste.

Last, add olive oil.

Pulse until smooth.