Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad

November 10, 2022 By palatablepastime in Celery, Chicken, Fruits, Grapes, Main Dish, Meats, No Cook, Nuts, Pecans, Poultry, Salads, United States Tags: #ImprovCooking, #improvcookingchallenge, chicken salad, Chicken Salad Chick, copycat recipes, restaurant recipes 3 Comments

Fancy Nancy Chicken Salad is my copycat version of the Chicken Salad Chick restaurant recipe that includes apple, pecans and grapes.

Continue reading →

Bacon, Avocado and Tomato Melt

September 13, 2018 By palatablepastime in Avocados, Bacon, Bread, Buns or Rolls, Breakfast & Brunch, Cheese, Dairy, Fruits, Meats, Oven Baked, Pork, Sandwiches, Toaster Oven, Tomatoes, United States Tags: #improvcookingchallenge, avocado, bacon, breakfast, brunch, cheddar cheese, cheese melt, low-carb, Lunch, open-faced sandwich, tomatoes 6 Comments

Bacon, avocado and tomato melt is a glorified avocado toast that doubles as an open-faced sandwich on whole grain bread, perfect for a quick breakfast or lunch.

Continue reading →

Lavender and Lemon No-Bake Cheesecake Dessert Cups

May 10, 2018 By palatablepastime in Cheese, Dairy, Desserts, Flowers, Food Processor, Fruits, Herbs, Spices, Teas, and Coffee, Lavender, Lemons, Stovetop, United States, Whipped Cream Tags: #improvcookingchallenge, baking, cheese, Cheesecakes, cream cheese, desserts, Flowers, herbs, lavender, lemons, no bake 2 Comments

Easy no-bake lavender and lemon cheesecake dessert cups are perfect for summer eats.

Continue reading →

Roasted Asparagus with Speck and Creamy Horseradish Sauce

April 12, 2018 By palatablepastime in Asparagus, Austrian, European, German, Ham, Italian, Meats, Milk & Cream, Oven Baked, Pork, Prosciutto, Side Dish, Sour Cream Tags: #improvcookingchallenge, asparagus, Austrian, cream sauce, german, ham, horseradish, Italian, prosciutto, roasted baked, side dish, Speck, spring 7 Comments

The perfect accompaniment to roast beef and potatoes, roasted asparagus with speck and creamy horseradish sauce is ready in about 30 minutes or less.

Continue reading →

Blueberry Lemongrass Quick Bread

March 8, 2018 By palatablepastime in Blueberries, Breads, Electric Mixer, Fruits, Quick Breads Tags: #improvcookingchallenge, baking, blueberries, breakfast, brunch, desserts, lemon glaze, lemongrass, lemongrass syrup, made from scratch, quick bread 3 Comments

Moist quick bread loaf with fresh blueberries and topped with an easy homemade lemongrass syrup.

Continue reading →

Loaded Philly Cheesesteak Baked Potato

February 8, 2018 By palatablepastime in Beef, Cheese, Dairy, Main Dish, Meats, Mushrooms, Onions, Oven Baked, Peppers or Chillies, Potatoes, Steak, United States Tags: #improvcookingchallenge, baked potato, beef, cheese, entree, main dish, mushrooms, onion, peppers, Philly cheesesteak, potatoes, recipe, steak, stuffed potatoes 8 Comments

The best of both worlds loads a fluffy baked jacket potato with your favorite beefy Philly cheesesteak sandwich toppings.

Continue reading →

Skeleton Gingerbread Cookies

October 12, 2017 By palatablepastime in Cookies, Desserts, Oven Baked, Rolled Tags: #improvcookingchallenge, autumn, cookies, Cookies with Icing, desserts, gingerbread, halloween, rolled, Skeleton, spice cookies, Spooky Treats 4 Comments

Crisp gingerbread come back from the dead for a delicious Halloween treat.

Continue reading →

Waldorf Salad

September 14, 2017 By palatablepastime in Apples, Celery, Dried Fruits/Raisins, Fruits, No Cook, Nuts, Salads, United States, walnuts Tags: #improvcookingchallenge, apples, autumn, fall, fruit, gobble, nuts, raisins, salad, waldorf, walnuts 4 Comments

Classic Autumn apple salad with raisins, nuts and honey.

Continue reading →

Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad

July 13, 2017 By palatablepastime in Cheese, Dairy, Fruits, Grains, Greens or Lettuces, Italian, Macaroni, Nuts, Pasta, Pine Nuts, Salads, Scallions/Green Onions, Spinach, Stovetop, Strawberries, United States Tags: #improvcookingchallenge, balsamic, berries, caprese, cheese, farfalle, fresh herbs, fresh mozzarella, fruit, Italian, pasta salad, picnic, pine nuts, salad, spinach, spring, strawberries, strawberry, summer Leave a comment

Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad with strawberries, basil, and fresh mozzarella cheese is a refreshing summer side.

Continue reading →