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Looking for a new way to prepare dinner? Curious as to which dressing goes with which dish? Wondering which sauce might give you the kick you need to your recipe? Read on. Our library of articles is a great resource to take the ho-hum out of your meal planning.

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Bring the heat to your salad this winter

With the weather getting chilly and the blankets coming out, it’s only fitting that your food starts to warm up to counteract the cold. You start heading for the soup and chili more than the salad, but that doesn’t have to be the case. You can warm yourself up and still enjoy a tasty salad; … Continue reading

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Simplify your Friendsgiving with a bottle of salad dressing

Have you ever heard the saying “friends are the family you choose for yourself?” I have. I’ve also found myself hundreds of miles away from my family during the holidays. It can be lonely, yes, but it can also be exciting. It leads to opportunities to try new things and create new memories and traditions, … Continue reading

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7 more ways to use salad dressings

When using salad dressings in their recipes, consumers are finding all sorts of ways to dress up any dish. According to research by the Association for Dressings & Sauces and conducted by Turner Research Network, Americans use pourable salad dressings in far more ways than you would expect. A study of 866 respondents, aged 18-65, … Continue reading

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Start your metabolism and your day with a salad

Although breakfast may be the most difficult meal to fit into your schedule, the old adage of it being “the most important meal of the day” rings true according to researchers at Michigan State University. A study performed at the University found that the consumption of a well-rounded breakfast can decrease a persons’ risk for diabetes … Continue reading

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Dressings and Sauces Fun Facts

Learn more about how dressings and sauces have been used throughout history to make food more delicious. History of Salad Dressings Salad dressings have a long and colorful history, dating back to ancient times. The Babylonians used oil and vinegar for dressing greens… What Your Favorite Condiment Reveals About Your Personality A survey commissioned by The … Continue reading

A new Fall favorite: Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

If you’re looking for a new recipe to spice up your holiday meals, or any fall meal for that matter, then this one is for you. Its key ingredient has also been named as one of CNN’s superfoods for fall so you can feel good about indulging. This roasted sweet potato salad is a new twist on a … Continue reading

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Mason jar salads, for healthy on-the-go

Between working, taking care of yourself and your family, leisure activities like sports or dance classes, eating and sleeping, it never seems like there are enough hours in the day. Sometimes things have to give and usually that’s eating healthy, but that’s the last thing you should give up because there’s a simple solution ­– … Continue reading

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Barbecue sauce meets rice and the results are delicious

Chicken and rice is probably one of my favorite meals, so add some barbecue sauce and vegetables and you’ve got me hooked. To make this recipe, you just need the following ingredients: 1 tbsp. oil 1diced red pepper 1 diced yellow pepper 2 cloves of minced garlic 1 ½ cups instant white rice 1 ¼ … Continue reading

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Giving a New Meaning to Dressing on the Side – Sandwich Dippers

Happy National Picnic Month! That’s right folks, August is National Picnic Month and for that reason we’re going to share our best on-the-go meal: sandwich dippers. Get your picnic baskets and blankets ready! The idea behind these sandwiches is simple and doesn’t even require a recipe because you can do just about whatever you want … Continue reading