I came across my inspiration for this chicken pasta salad in an issue of Simple and Delicious magazine. I had the majority of the ingredients on hand but decided I would wing it anyway and see how it turned out.
The original called for Gorgonzola cheese, but we’re not fans of bleu cheese so that was out. I also didn’t have any bacon on hand, which was called for, and I also opted for whole grape tomatoes instead of a regular chopped tomato.
Whenever I change up a recipe, especially one I haven’t had a chance to try in its original form, …read more

This week’s Wiggly Wednesdays entry is adapted from Kittencal of RecipeZaar.com:
Ingredients:
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
4-5 cooked boneless chicken breasts, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups dry chow mein noodles (or use as much as desired)
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, well drained
1 1/2 tbsps toasted sesame seeds
Dressing:
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1-2 tsps sesame oil
6 tbsps rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 pinch garlic powder
Directions:
1. For the dressing, whisk all ingredients vigorously until well combined and until no sugar granules remain; chill at least 1 hour or more.
2. In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce with chopped …read more