Grandma's Kitchen Table

Eating with Ellie: Sweet and Savory Carrot Salad with Oranges and Dates

       The thirty-first recipe I made with the Eating with Ellie group is Sweet and Savory Carrot Salad with Oranges and Dates, is found on page 32 of Ellie Krieger's cookbook Weeknight Wonders, and was Peggy's pick for the group this week. 

       Ingredient list:  carrots, oranges, garlic, lemon, olive oil, cumin, salt, ground pepper, parsley, and pitted dates.

       It is always nice to find a new way to make carrots as we both eat a lot of carrots, a real favorite.  This recipe was a winner, the dressing was quick and easy with common ingredients found in frig and pantry.  Best of all, it tasted light and refreshing.  Absolutely delicious, definitely worthy of many repeats. 

       If you wonder how the others did this week, click here to follow their post links.  You can also find the recipe schedule for the coming weeks there. Next week's recipe was chosen by Gaye and is Filet Mignon with Zucchini and Parsley Caper Sauce, found on page 109 of Ellie Krieger's Weeknight Wonders cookbook.   Please come and join us at any time, just leave the link to your post that week so we know where to find you.  :-)

Wednesday with Donna Hay: Lemon and Goat Cheese Roasted Chicken

       My 136th recipe with the Wednesday with Donna Hay group is Lemon and Goat Cheese Roasted Chicken, was chosen for the group by Peggy, and is found in Donna Hay's book Fresh and Light on page 58.

       The ingredient list:  thyme, chicken breast, goat cheese, lemon, black pepper, and olive oil.  She suggested serving it over wilted greens and that sounded just fine to me, so that's what I did.

       This was easy to assemble and quick to cook.  With just a few simple ingredients, you end up with a stellar dish full of flavor and definitely a "Let's serve it to company..." dish you can pull out and wow your friends.  Lemon and goat cheese melted over chicken has to be one of my favorite combinations.  The remaining ingredients just brightened it all up and made me wish I had made enough for leftovers.  Sigh.  Next time.

       Wonder what the others thought?  You can find that by clicking here.  Next week is my choice for the group, Spiced Chickpeas, found in Fresh and Light, page 122.  Join us and leave a link to your post at the website by clicking here, no commitment required.