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Blue Cheese Chicken Salad

There has been a pretty hefty amount of baking and sweet treats going in and out of the Mele Cotte . Now that Stir It 28 is finished, I am eager to get back to some cooking while I noodle on some thoughts about my future with baking . I also need to get back in the gym and consume clean food again. Even so, I realized this week that, even with the internal conflict grapple with 24-7 by being out of work, I am at my happiest when I bake and create fun goodies. Sure, I love, love, love that people like my sweets. But, there is such an adrenaline rush that goes with taking an idea, playing with it, and ending up with something fantastic.

Case in point? My Lemon Drop Shot. I was taking a shower, of all places, when I thought of it. When I worked through my vision in my lil’ handy dandy notebook and the end result was a successful joy, I felt such pleasure! And…it wasn’t even difficult! Simple and fun! The feelings that came along with this week were ones I haven’t felt in a very long time. I had left over batter and icings from this weekend I used up today and gave to my neighbor. Her favorite is Red Velvet and it is (always) the least I would do with what fantastic friend she’s been.


For dinner, however, I went simple and tasty. I went shopping today because my ‘fridge was pretty sad. At the same time, while I bought preparation items, I didn’t feel like prepping. Ha! So, I grabbed some Asian slaw, rotisserie chicken and low-fat blue cheese dressing and made a giant salad. The original idea didn’t come from me. While at Stir It 28 on Sunday, Chef Derrick Jackson served a warm BBQ pulled pork with blue cheese cole slaw. I can still taste it. Yum! So, I borrowed his idea and made it according to what I enjoy eating. First, I thought I would mix the slaw with the dressing, place the chicken on top and call it a day. Or, vice versa. Instead, I just threw it all in a bowl and tossed. LOL! Simple, right? I added a few almonds for additional crunch factor and…perfect! I chose not to add salt/pepper (or any seasonings for that matter), but there are a lot of possibilities with this salad. Flavor as you wish! As far as consumption? I ate it simply out of a bowl, at the counter.

Even so, it’s fun on top of some toast, too, for those who need a lil’ carb fix. (like the top picture).

However you decide to make this salad…just remember - Have a great week!

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