Dried Cranberry Walnut & Avocado Salad

Dried Cranberry Walnut & Avocado Salad

AARP. Who knew? I’ve been a proud member, according to my card, since 2015, but looking back I wish I would have signed up earlier. I mean really, who knew they were such a resource and who knew they had great, healthy recipes like this Dried Cranberry, Walnut & Avocado Salad? I’ve made several recipes from AARP that are winners. I’ll have to post more in the future!

Dried Cranberry Walnut & Avocado Salad

Dried Cranberry Walnut & Avocado Salad

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Beef Barley Soup

Beef Barley Soup

Beef Barley Soup seems to have never gotten really gotten it’s due as a world-class soup. This recipe starts with a little leftover pot roast and gives real-deal scratch vibes. Deep, rich flavor from a doctored-up broth helps, but it’s a cup or two of leftover pot roast and a touch of gravy or drippings that gives it a lusciousness that you’ll never get from the back of the box recipe.

Beef Barley Soup

Beef Barley Soup

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Sparrow Tavern Veggie Burger

Sparrow Taverns Veggie Burger

These Veggie Burgers are amazing!! A bit of work but totally worth it!

Diners, Drive Ins & Dives is on Netflix this season, and this episode features the Sparrow Tavern in Astoria, New York – a run-down rock & roll type bar with gourmet style. One of their star items was the Sparrow Taverns Veggie Burger, and even the carnivores were going on about it. After I made them, I can see why – they’re flippin’ AWESOME! A bit of work, but the best Veggie Burger I’ve ever had!

The Sparrow Sweet Cayenne Mustard Sauce

The Sparrow Sweet Cayenne Mustard Sauce

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