I guess I didn’t realize how much I love tomatoes until this moment. Looking back over the past month of posts, I see at least two other recipes that rely heavily upon tomatoes, dishes I could easily eat every day. So please forgive me as I indulge my tomato tastes once more with this any-time-of-year […]
Summertime salads really shine thanks to the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables that can be yours for a song at any farmer’s market or fruit stand. With colors so vibrant and varied you think you’ve stumbled into a child’s jewelry box, summer’s bounty is ripe for culinary celebration. This salad pairs ruby-red raspberries with […]
Growing up, I hated tomatoes. They were bland, pale pink and did nothing to liven up a salad. My distaste was so well known that on a visit to my grandparent’s home in Bronxville, New York, my Pop Pop bribed me to take one bite, just one bite, in exchange for a Dove bar. Fair […]
This is a salad I learned from my mother. She makes it all summer long, to accompany salmon or steak, or as a light lunch with tomatoes and sourdough bread.
This is a simple, elegant vinaigrette that slips as easily over spinach salad as it does fresh salmon. Tightly sealed, it keeps well in the refrigerator. With its crisp combination of Champagne vinegar and lemon juice against the sweet fresh basil, this dressing tastes of spring. Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil ¼ cup Champagne […]
This is a beautifully light, refreshing salad. You could add some salmon or grilled chicken to create a main course. Play around with different cheeses and even some nuts to add a little extra crunch. Or try the dressing on your own favorite salad, it’s sweet but light.
This salad’s too pretty to keep under wraps. Ideally prepared with fresh corn, you can use frozen in a pinch and the salad’s just as good. It’s hearty enough to stand up to a perfectly grilled steak or seared ahi, and could stand alone as a main course if you toss in some protein.
Yesterday found me knee-deep in holiday planning, making a list, checking it twice, that sort of thing. So in an effort to not toss a freezer’s worth of food before our holiday vacay, I defrosted a two-pound flank steak from Costco and looked around for an accompaniment. Hiding behind the boxed mac & cheese I […]
I love that this dressing makes me feel like I’m in a small French café instead of my kitchen surrounded by dishes. White Balsamic Vinaigrette ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper (even lovlier with white pepper) ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1. Combine […]