Make the dressing at least an hour ahead of time; but it keeps in the fridge for at least a week. It tastes better to make it ahead of time anyway; if the oil/vinegar separates after sitting in the fridge for a day or two, just shake thoroughly again until blended. Perfect with lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, or other pasta/Italian dishes. Of course, you can use store-bought dressing instead, but this is very easy to make; don’t be intimidated by the long list of ingredients in the dressing; they are mostly spices. Italian Tossed Salad 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced very finely ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon ground mustard ¼ teaspoon paprika Dash dried thyme 8 cups prepared salad greens (mix of Romaine, leaf lettuce & arugula) 1 cucumber, diced 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes 1 carrot, grated Mix all ingredients exce
Wild Rice, Sausage & Mushroom Omelet 1/2 pound bulk turkey sausage 1 medium onion, chopped 1 celery rib, finely chopped 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, cleaned & sliced 1-1/2 cups cooked wild rice 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 14 eggs 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Preheat oven to “warm” setting (less than 200 degrees). Cook sausage in a large skillet, over medium heat, until no longer pink; drain. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and celery until tender. Stir in the sausage, rice and parsley. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, water, salt and pepper. Heat an 8-in. nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup egg mixture. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When nearly set, spoon 1/2 cup of sausage-rice mixture over one side of eggs; fold in half and press down lightly for about 30 seconds. Remove and keep warm in the preheated warm o