Just~One~Donna

Store-bought potato salad is convenient, but let's be honest, it can be a little bland. The good news is that you can make deli potato salad taste homemade in about 10 minutes with a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.  My favorite additions are celery, red onion, fresh chives, and a splash of vinegar for extra flavor and crunch. Here's a potato salad time-saver for you, just in time for summer cookouts.  You'll love how easily you can transform grocery store potato salad, whether you are hosting a BBQ or bringing a side dish for a summer barbecue. How to Make Store-Bought Potato Salad Better When you need a quick potato salad and have no time to make one from scratch, that ordinary store-bought potato salad you have in your refrigerator can go from blah to amazing in just a few minutes with just a few ingredients. Yes, you can improve store-bought potato salad. I cook from scratch most of the time, but sometimes convenience wins. When I need a qu...

Pasta Puttanesca is one of those dishes that you either like or don't like. That's because the flavors are robust and in your face. I'm hoping you're a fan of big flavors.  For today's recipe, I'm making a pasta bowl with swordfish and green beans. This is a combination that is healthy and satisfying.  Swordfish Puttanesca Pasta Bowl A Robust Swordfish Puttanesca Pasta Bowl Do you love olives?  This recipe is for you. You'll want to use a mix of flavorful olives like you can get from the deli at your grocery store.  I love a mixture of robust green and kalamata olives Do you love capers? This recipe is for you. Do you love a little heat in your food?  It's in here.  If you don't like heat leave the crushed red pepper out, or add a little more if you want more heat. D o you love swordfish?   Yep, it's in here, but if not, add shrimp or chicken. Finally, I've added fresh, French green beans.  They are the skinny ones.  Just toss them into t...