Monday, August 10, 2015

Savoring Summer Salads

We spent the last two weeks tackling some long needed chores. A couple of home repairs, trim and window washing are now checked off our to do list. I'm thankful the house is 95% brick and very low maintenance. If only the grass would cooperate!

Chicken Avocado BLT Salad
I love making salads for supper on hot summer days. I created this yummy delight that will be a regular menu item around here. Chicken Avocado BLT Salad starts with bacon, cut into bite sized pieces and fried in an iron skillet. Use the same skillet with the bacon drippings to saute bite sized chicken breast pieces. (The smaller pieces cook quickly.) Add to a bowl full of chopped lettuce, diced fresh tomatoes, avocado, celery and baby carrots. Top it off with a sprinkle of pecans, shredded cheddar, and homemade honey mustard dressing.


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What you allow
is what will continue.



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