When warm weather arrives, I start craving crisp, fresh salads, and this Shaved Broccoli Apple Salad is one I come back to again and again. Thinly shaved broccoli, crunchy apple, and a light tarragon dressing come together to create a salad that’s fresh, flavorful, and surprisingly satisfying.
Shaved Broccoli and Apple Salad – topped with bacon.
I’m always getting great ideas from the grocery deli. I don’t necessarily buy, but I definitely use them for inspiration. For me, that’s almost better because not only can I usually make something similar at home, like this Spicy Thai Noodle Salad, and make it cheaper, I can also customize it to my taste and any dietary needs.
Spicy Thai Noodle Salad
I must be getting old coz I find my memory slipping a bit here and there. (What did I come into this room for is just the beginning!) After I made this Classic Crazy Broccoli Salad, I remembered I already have a lighter no-Mayo version. This is the OG version. (And if you’re interested, another fave broccoli salad: Shaved Broccoli Salad with Apple & Tarragon.)
Classic Crazy Broccoli Salad
I’m a huge fan of Lo Mein so when a friend mentioned she saw a recipe for Instant Pot Lo Mein, I was wowed. Could I make a Fast Fresh Instant Pot Lo Mein? One that’s as good or even better than my skillet versions? Maybe even better than takeout? The answer’s “Yes!” As in yes, yes, yes, pluheese! If you love Lo Mein, this Instant Pot version will rock your world.
Fast Fresh Instant Pot Lo Mein
When I worked on my family history, I was surprised to find out how many Pennsylvania Dutch & Amish ancestors I had. Of course, those ancestors multiply quickly as you work back. You start with 4 grandparents, then 8 great, then 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, and by the time you get back a few more generations, you realize that you’re related to half the people in the US! Our good neighbor in South Dakota was a 9th cousin! Hi Auntie Mary! But what I’m getting at is I’m wondering if I have a predisposition for the sweet/sour flavors so often found in Pennsylvania Dutch cooking, and especially this Pennsylvania Dutch Broccoli & Bacon? Is there a gene for that?
Pennsylvania Dutch Broccoli & Bacon