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Watermelon and Feta Salad - June 20, 2011

I had forgotten about this delicious refreshing salad until I saw it in a recent Oldways Mediterranean Foods Alliance newsletter. Each Friday the organization shares a recipe that reflects the Mediterranean diet. (To learn more about that way of eating …


Hearts of Palm at Jerry’s Restaurant - April 2, 2011

It’s rare for a side dish to be so exceptional that it becomes the standout of the meal, let alone a restaurant; but Chef Bridget Burns at Jerry’s in Winnetka serves a Hearts of Palm Salad so innovative that it …


Whole Grain Salads - November 17, 2010

And here are some whole-grain recipes, adapted from The Oldways Table with essays and recipes compiled by Dun and Sara Baer-Sinnott.

Quinoa and Orange Salad (based on one by Elisabeth Luard) Cook 1 pound quinoa according to package directions. Combine …


Beet Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette - August 11, 2010

This simple recipe for beet salad combines both red and golden beets, crumbled cheese and toasted nuts, all drizzled in a tangy, citrus vinaigrette with a mini-kick from  Tabasco sauce.

BEET SALAD WITH SPICY CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
10 small red and/or …


Quick Classic Potato Salad - May 27, 2010

Have a  potato salad recipe to share? If so we’d love for you to share it in our forum.. use the link here or on the bottom of this post!
In the meantime here’s one to serve this weekend with …

Grilled Summer Salad with Avocado - May 14, 2010

With California avocados now in season, it is the ideal time to enjoy this delicious fruit, hand-grown by farmers like Jaime Serrato.
Jaime Serrato truly is living his American dream — his entire life has been influenced by farming, first, …

CLK Recipe Book - May 12, 2010

Sick of your crappy little kitchen? So was Jennifer Schaertl, so she decided to write a book about making gourmet meals in her crappy little kitchen. Take that linoleum! Gourmet Meals in Crappy Little Kitchens is Schaertl’s cookbook debut, and …


Greek Rice Salad - April 22, 2010

The food section on Parade.com just published my yummy Greek Rice Salad – a recipe originally printed in Joanne Lamb Hayes and my “Rice” cookbook.  Do check out Parade.com as each day they highlight one hot recipe.

This is one …


Mâche and Pear Salad - April 19, 2010

Enjoy this new salad recipe that pairs the sweet taste of fresh Green Anjou pears and the nutty flavor of Mâche with added flavor from fresh tarragon, sliced fennel, and shaved Parmesan. This combo is attractive on the plate and …


Salad of Warm Bijou Goat Cheese with Red Wine Endive Compote - March 10, 2010

This Salad of Warm Bijou Goat Cheese with Red Wine Endive Compote appeared on Bart Vandaele’s menu at the Belga Cafe, Washington, DC.

To Make Red Wine Endive Compote: Melt 1 ½ T unsalted butter in large saucepan, add and …


Julia vs Julia - December 1, 2009

Most foodies have likely heard of Julie & Julia by now; a recent film with Meryl Steep depicting the immortal Julia Child and Amy Adams playing Julie Powell, a woman on a quest to cook her way through Child’s best …


Food Network’s Robin Miller Morphs Recipes on the Main Stage - March 2, 2008

“Morphing means to take a recipe (or part of a recipe) that you’re already making, double it, and transform the extras into an entirely different meal,” explained Robin Miller. She morphed one chicken dish into three others, with recipes from …