Five Brown Kids

 Recipe from here. So delicious! Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans or black eyes peas, drained and rinsed 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cucumber, diced ½ red onion, thinly sliced ½ cup Kalamata olives, halved ½ cup crumbled feta cheese ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp Dijon mustard 3 garlic cloves, pressed ½ teaspoon dried oregano Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste Instructions In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, red kidney beans, and black beans. Add the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and Kalamata olives. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and gently toss until everything is evenl...

This salad is my new favorite!   No legit recipe here, just tossing yummy things in a bowl.  1 can of chick peas, drained and rinsed 2 cucumbers, diced  1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese As much fresh dill as you want, chopped Juice from one lemon Shake of olive oil Shake of garlic salt Kalamata olives if you want

  The tastiest way to consume a bunch of kale.   Ingredients: one large serving bowl of bite size kale pieces one lemon golden raisins shelled pistachios fresh parmesan olive oil  garlic salt Directions: I don't know where I saw the recipe so I can't send you to the real thing.  But it's a Ripple favorite now... Add a glug of olive oil and a good shake of garlic salt to the kale and massage the kale with your clean hands for a good minute.  Add in the juice and zest of one lemon, and a good handful of raisins and pistachios.  Sprinkle with parmesan.   Add in more of whatever you need...   It's so good! 

Jake and Hannah made these at the beach house this summer and I loved them.  I've made them for dinner a few times since then. Tyrone told Jaxon, "Just eat them with your eyes closed, they taste great".  You must make the dipping sauce, it's the best part. Asian Lettuce Wraps Recipe by Our Best Bites 2 tsp canola oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 lb ground chicken/turkey 3 ounces mushrooms, finely chopped (about 8 small mushrooms) 1/2 tsp kosher salt 4 C bagged coleslaw mix or thinly shredded cabbage 1 8oz can sliced water chestnuts, drained, rinsed, and finely minced 1/2 C thinly sliced green onions (never use these) 4 Tbs soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1 lemon, zested and juiced (about 3-4 Tbs juice) 1/2-1 tsp sriracha or other hot sauce  1/3 C roughly chopped cilantro 1-2 heads iceberg lettuce Dipping/Drizzling Sauce 4 Tbs soy sauce 4 Tbs rice vinegar 3 Tbs water 2 tsp honey 1-2 tsp finely minced fresh ginger Heat a very large skillet...

No mayonaise in this coleslaw. It's a Pauline Brown special and I love it. We've been eating it on fish tacos (baked tilapia, toasted Trader Joes tortillas with melted cheese, coleslaw and cilantro vinaigrette or mango salsa - off the hook good!) It would be great for a summer BBQ too. 1 head of cabbage, shredded 1 green pepper, diced 1 small onion, diced 2 carrots, shredded (or one store bought bag of coleslaw mix :-) Toss above with 1 cup of white sugar. Bring to a boil and pour over the cabbage/sugar mixture: 1 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup vinegar 1 tsp celery seed 1 tsp dry mustard 2 tsp salt Refrigerate overnight. (Or at least a few hours.) Serve with a slotted spoon!

Another great Panera recipe. They make food that I love. This is a great fall salad. Add some sliced grilled chicken on top for the perfect meal. 2 heads of romaine lettuce, chopped 1 pear, still firm, cubed 1 apple, cut in small pieces 1/2 cup dried cherries 1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (tastes like blue cheese, if you like that flavour) generous dousing of Briannas Blush Wine Vinaigrette Toss together and enjoy!

Before the summer is over this salad is worth a try. We ate it first in New Hampshire with Carrie's family and Tyrone's been talking about it ever since. This recipe comes from The Recipe Club. Salad 1 large bag spring mix baby lettuces, or two heads of romaine lettuce chopped 1 can mandarin oranges, well drained 1 pint black berries or raspberries, rinsed & patted dry 1 pint strawberries, quartered 3/4 cup feta or Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup candied pecans (sauté gently with butter and brown sugar) Fresh Citrus V inaigrette Juice and zest of 2 oranges and 2 limes 1/4 cup sugar 2/3 cup oil Whisk vigorously in a bowl. This recipe makes a ton of dressing. Use sparingly. If you add too much dressing and it sits for any length of time it will turn into a soupy mess. Add dressing and pecans just before serving.

This is a Ripple family favorite! Anything with half a cup of vinegar is bound to make us happy! I'm guessing I ate this at least two times a week in the summer when I was a kid (with beans from the garden), usually with a side of corn on the cob. two cups fresh green beans, sliced and gently cooked (or 1 can drained) two cups fresh yellow wax beans, sliced and gently cooked (or 1 can drained) two cups kidney beans or lima beans or chick peas, gently cooked (or 1 can drained) 1 small onion finely chopped 1 sweet red or green pepper, finely chopped Combine and pour over it: 1/2 cup vegtable oil 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 cup white sugar salt and pepper Chilling improves flavour.

5 oz rotini or other pasta 4 oz snow peas 1/2 cup sliced carrots 1/4 cup rice vinegar 3 tbsp sugar 3 tbsp oil 3 oz package oriental ramen noodles 3/4 lb thinly sliced pork 2 slices red onion 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted 1. Add peas and carrots to last two minutes of boiling pasta 2. Combine vinegar, sugar, oil and ramen seasoning packet and whisk. 3. Cook pork in a frying pan and then slice. 4. Combine rotini , vegetables , pork and onion. Pour dressing over. 5. Just before serving break ramen noodles into pieces. Add ramen and sesame seeds to salad. Toss and serve. Delicious!

This is just a quick and tasty side dish that contains some of my favorite flavours. 2 cups of grape tomatoes, halved Toss with dressing: 2 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger 1 tbsp honey 1/2 tsp salt Chill and serve.

This tastes just like the stuff my mom made growing up, and I loved it! 4 cups cubed, cooked potatoes, chilled Combine: 1cup mayonaise 2 tbsp vinegar 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp pepper Add: ( any of the following to the potatoes and then gently mix in sauce, a little at a time, you may not need all of it) Diced celery Diced onion Sliced tomatoes Cubed cheese Tons of sliced dill pickles No hard boiled eggs!

This is a salad staple in our house and goes with any meat and starch type meal. Thanks Em! Toss: Bowl of washed and torn greens Sliced carrots Sliced tomatoes Frozen or fresh peas, or any other veggies you love Mix: 2 tbsp virgin olive oil 1 tbsp (and an extra shake for good measure) balsamic vinegar good shake of garlic salt (start with 1/4 tsp and add more if you need) Top: Mix greens and dressing Garnish with croutons and shredded asiago cheese

This is another easy and super tasty salad. Toss in a bowl: Head of romaine lettuce, washed and torn Few chopped tomatoes Can of mandarin oranges, drained Dressing: Drizzle with Briannas Ginger Mandarin Dressing Top with: Grilled chicken, sliced (mine was marinated in soy sauce and italian dressing) Crunchy chow mein noodles, I like the tiny ones, but these ones work fine too

Oh, we love this recipe in the summer! Cook on the grill: 1 nice sized steak brushed with balsamic vinaigrette (use half at grill, save half for salad) 1 red pepper, halved and brushed with bv (peel the blackened skin off before serving) 1 red onion, cut in thick slices and brushed with bv Salad prep: 1 head of Romain lettuce, rinsed and torn 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced 1/2 cup sliced carrots Balsamic Vinaigrette - buy a pre-made jar or mix: 2 tbsp plus an extra dash balsamic vinegar 4 tbsp olive oil 2 good shakes of garlic salt (test it, then add some more) 1 clove fresh minced garlic if you're up to it Combine: mix salad with half the dressing slice steak and grilled veggies and mix with salad top with croutons and shredded asiago cheese So good!

It's almost strawberry season here and this is another delicious salad - from Courtney this time. Tyrone LOVES this salad. It's just a toss together salad. one head of romaine lettuce chopped, or a few handfuls of the Costco spring mix, or a small bag of fresh spinach, chopped one cup of sliced fresh strawberries shredded Asiago cheese if you desire Mix with Briannas Blush Wine Vinaigrette . (The one with the strawberry) Top with sugared almonds just before serving. Sugared Almonds - Take a heavy pan and toss in 1/2 cup of slivered almonds, 1/4 cup of white sugar and a tbsp of butter. Put the heat on medium. Watch carefully - in about a minute the sugar will start to melt. Then you need to stir them constantly with a wooden spoon. In about 3 or 4 minutes the sugar will melt to a golden color and will coat the toasted almonds. Remove from the heat and spread on a plate until they cool. Break apart and sprinkle on salad.

1 cup couscous 1 1/4 cup chicken broth 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp (or more) fresh lime juice 1 tsp red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp cumin 4 gr onions, chopped (never use these) 1/4 cup (or more) cilantro, chopped 15 oz can of corn, drained 15 0z can of black beans, drained 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1. Bring chicken broth to a boil, add couscous, turn off pot, cover and let sit 2. Whisk oil, lime, vinegar and cumin 3. Fluff the couscous, break up any chunks, add veggies 4. Add dressing, mix well and refrigerate I love, love, love this salad and I think my Mom loves it even more. Since I first got the recipe from a friend of Tyrone's family it's been a requirement at most Ripple family gatherings, too bad for Jake who doesn't like couscous of all things! *Couscous can be found in little boxes near the wild rice or other such things at a regular grocery store and in bulk bins at places like Whole Foods or Fresh Market. It's really easy to cook and takes on the flavour of whatever yo...

1 large bunch broccoli, cut into small flowerets, not cooked 10-12 strips bacon, fried crisp and crumbled (I buy a precooked pack and then just toss in the microwave - much faster and less mess) 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup vinegar 2 tbsp sugar Combine broccoli, bacon, raisins and onion in a large bowl. Blend mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour over broccoli mixture and stir to coat well. Cover and marinate at least one hour. This is another great Emily salad that I just can't get enough of!

Lemon Dressing 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, this is juice from one nice juicy lemon 1/2 tsp sugar (or honey) 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper Salad five cups of spinach four cups of boston lettuce (I sub romaine lettuce here, and usually use much less than nine cups of greens, Costco mixed greens would work great too) 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup sliced green onions (I never bother) 24 pitted ripe kalamata olives, halved 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 medium cucumber, sliced Make it a full meal Marinate 2 chicken breasts in a lemon marinade and cook on grill Mix dressing and toss with salad ingredients, top with sliced grilled chicken. Ahh... this is making my mouth water....

Here's another killer lime and cilantro dish. It's the perfect relish for enchiladas or other meat and cheese Mexican dishes. Thanks to Emily who has never made a salad I didn't love! 3 avacados cut into small squares 1 large tomato cut into small squares 1 can corn, drained Mix above ingredients and apply dressing: 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro (or more!) juice of two limes a shake of garlic salt, to taste

This is a recipe from my head. Anyone who's eaten at my house knows that I serve this alot. Add any of the following in a nice bowl: 1 can of peaches with juice, cut to bite size pieces 1 can of pears with juice, cut to bite size pieces 1 can of premade fruit sald 1 can of mandarin orange pieces 1 sliced kiwi 1 sliced banana 1 sliced apple 1 cup frozen blueberries, blackberries, strawberries etc. Top with my new favorite - a few fresh mint leaves chopped. Mix and let sit while you eat the main course.