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Product Review: Taylor Farms Dill Pickle Salad

February 8, 2021 by Suzie the Foodie 9 Comments

I had heard so much about Taylor Farms Dill Pickle Salad I had to pick one up! And no, the above photo is not what comes in the package. Let me show you what does. The Product Wow, $6.49 for a salad but it is the dead of winter and I was desperate for greens […]

Victoria Day Weekend Classic Retro Ambrosia Salad

May 22, 2018 by Suzie the Foodie 5 Comments

Believe it or not, I have NEVER had ambrosia salad before. It was one of those epic retro recipes that eluded me during my childhood but every time I heard the term ambrosia I envisioned foodie decadence and brilliance. I was invited to a retro dinner party over the long weekend and the host requested […]

Foodie Bucket List: The Classic Cobb Salad

July 6, 2017 by Suzie the Foodie 4 Comments

When I decided to make a Cobb salad from my Foodie Bucket List I naively thought it was going to be a simple challenge. How hard could it be? But just like this scene from my favourite foodie movie Julie & Julia, everyone seems to enjoy this classic salad differently. First Attempt I found this […]

Heirloom Tomato and Blue Cheese Salad

December 6, 2016 by Suzie the Foodie Leave a Comment

Just a few weeks ago when it was still harvest season at the market I discovered heirloom tomatoes at Kin’s and brought one home with me. I wanted to make a beautiful salad with a luscious blue cheese dressing, which I then used as a fabulous dip for my Buffalo Chicken Bites. The Recipe You will need […]

Suzie the Foodie’s Panzanella Salad

November 17, 2016 by Suzie the Foodie 4 Comments

I had a lot of Anna Olson’s stunning focaccia leftover and wanted to make a panzanella salad which is an Italian bread salad. I thought the two were a perfect match and had the most gorgeous heirloom tomato just waiting for me to use it in such a special dish. The following is a recipe […]

Thai Udon Noodle Salad Recipe

August 15, 2016 by Suzie the Foodie 2 Comments

It is finally getting HOT here in Vancouver and I had a bunch of packs of udon noodles and wanted something cool and tasty during this summer weather. This makes enough for two large bowls of Thai Udon Noodle Salad. The Recipe Cook 1 package of udon noodles according to package directions and rinse with […]

Fast & Fabulous Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe

May 30, 2016 by Suzie the Foodie Leave a Comment

Remember my mom’s Caesar salad dressing recipe? Making it made me remember just how much I love Caesar salads. Salad season is upon us so I decided to come up with my own less-decadent (cheaper AND healthier) but still fabulous version that I can enjoy at any time. The following recipe makes enough for either two […]

Inta Ridler’s Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe

April 5, 2016 by Suzie the Foodie 12 Comments

There is no dressing I love more than my mom’s Caesar salad dressing. I was shocked to realize I had not yet shared it with you here so I had to remedy that. Last time I made it I did not like how thick it was from the cheese going through the blender so this […]

Carrot, Orange, Dried Apricots & Pistachios Plus Salad Love Review

May 6, 2015 by Suzie the Foodie 1 Comment

Recipe testing Salad Love by David Bez published by Random House Canada has been extremely challenging. The Chorizo, Green Olives & Whole-Wheat Pasta was good but the Roasted Potatoes & Sun-Dried Tomatoes Salad made me downright angry. It would all hinge on his Carrot, Orange, Dried Apricots & Pistachios salad. A raw salad with a cashew nut and lemon dressing. […]

Salad Love’s Roasted Potatoes & Sun-Dried Tomatoes Salad

April 23, 2015 by Suzie the Foodie 4 Comments

My first salad choice from Salad Love: 260 Crunchy, Savory, and Filling Meals You Can Make Every Day by David Bez published by Penguin Random House Canada went well. Chorizo, Green Olives & Whole-Wheat Pasta receive four out of five wooden spoons. My first test was one that had ingredients I loved. My second choice was a little riskier. Above you will get to […]