The sun was shining today and it was warm enough to have  the windows open and the spring wind blowing in.  This  made me in the mood for a bright and crispy salad. 

 Looking over the Chicken Butter-Nut Salad that Jeff  submitted made me curious and definitely hungry. Few,  simple, yet most of my favorite, ingredients made this a  winner for me before I even made it!  I love the variety of  textures - crisp romaine lettuce, creamy avocado and  crunchy chicken and almonds made this a party in my  mouth! 

I loved the buttery flavor that the chicken and almonds had and I paired it with a tangy-tart homemade lemon vinaigrette. This cut the richness of the butter and brightened the flavors of all the veggies to boot. 

Definitely recommend this easy and satisfying salad for lunch or dinner. It will add sunshine to your day no matter what the weather!

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 It’s like a picnic in a bowl!   

 When I think picnics I think BBQ chicken, grilled corn, fresh  veggies and a crunchy baguette.  Well thanks to Mark you  can have a picnic any time and any where you wish! 

 I wasn’t completely sure what to think when I read the  recipe, but the ingredients  sure made my mouth water so I  gave it a try and I’m glad I did! Who would have thought  mixing all the things that make a great picnic together in one  bowl would transcend me to a grassy park on a warm summer day.  Only thing missing?  The ants...yay!

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Hey Mary, I loved these crisp little nuggets filled with tasty chicken, but what really sent me over the moon was dipping them into the delicious tangy chili sauce!   

I’m always crazy for using wontons because you can fill them a million ways, cook them several ways, serve them in a jiffy and everyone thinks you’re a culinary hero!

Pairing them with a dip that you can whip up in a sec is genius.  Plus it’s so darn good I’d dunk just about anything in it. Serve this at your next tailgate, cocktail party or just make them for movie night at home with the kids. 

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