Salad Samplers– Grilled Romain
Cindy Ruth’s recipe was a big hit at my house. I think we would have loved it even more if we had a better quality of lettuce–that was the weakest link, here. I did leave out the anchovies for Ken, … Continue reading →
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Salad Samplers— Wild Rice Salad
This terrific recipe came from Deborah. It is very fresh tasting and would be a perfect side dish for any grilled meat or fish. I got this recipe on the internet a few years ago. Unfortunately, I can’t remember where … Continue reading →
Salad Samplers– Fajita Salad
Kim, who is a great screener of Cooking Light recipes, posted this week’s main dish salad. Fajita Salad with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt … Continue reading →
Salad Samplers– Grilled tuna Salad Nicoise
Here is a perfect summer salad–a full meal on a plate. Grilled Tuna Salad Nicoise The recipe below is to serve 2 people but clearly, you can just double it or triple it at will. Anyone who has read recipes … Continue reading →
Salad Samplers #3 Raw Asparagus
Here’s a great new Sprigtime salad from Amy in Mass. Raw Asparagus, Pea, and Arugula Salad For the dressing–put these ingredients in the food processor, and whirl to combine. Taste and adjust to your liking. * 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar, … Continue reading →
Salad Sampler #2 Black Bean Salad
This week the salad came from Judy of Berkeley, Calfiornia. I made it on Cinco de Mayo and had plenty left over to take to school and share on the 6th. “It’s not a recipe fixed in stone…”, so quantities … Continue reading →
Slow Soupers–Maylasian Curry Coconut soup
We took this soup over to our friends, Anthony and Lyn’s house for supper, Saturday night and I forgot my camera. Anthony also made a great vegetable stir fry and some shrimp. We drank a Chenin Blanc from South Africa … Continue reading →
Slow Soupers–Carrot Orange Ginger Soup
Here is a really wonderful and easy (especially if you have an immersion blender) soup. I was sorry I didn’t garnish it to make it prettier for the photo but there it is. Bright color and bright flavors. Here’s the … Continue reading →
Slow Soupers–One of Each Soup
My turn. I wanted to find something unique. Since I don’t often cook with a recipe I posted this one. I found this originally in Gourmet of Dec. 2001 and have been making it ever since. yield: Makes 4 to … Continue reading →
slow soupers–Winter Minestrone
This week we made a wonderful, heartly and delicious minestrone from the January 2009 Gourmet magazine. Here’s the recipe: 1/3 pound sliced pancetta, chopped 3 medium red onions, chopped 4 celery ribs, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 1/3 cup extra-virgin … Continue reading →