Yield: 6 servings This salad, simply dressed, makes for a wonderfully fresh addition to any winter meal. Ingredients: 1 large ruby-red grapefruit or 3 blood oranges 2 small fresh fennel bulbs, trimmed, halved vertically, sliced paper-thin 1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves Extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt flakes Procedure: Cut […]
Yield: 4 servings Leftover turkey never tasted so good! This salad is so satisfying it can serve as a main course for lunch. If you don’t have turkey, you may substitute chicken. Ingredients: 2 cups cooked wild rice or wild rice blend (prepare 2/3 cup dried rice according to package instructions) 2 cups cooked turkey, cut into bite […]
Yield: 4 small servings This salad does not keep well, so make and serve it immediately. Prepare the dressing, mint and blueberries first. Then grate the apples and pears, toss them with remaining ingredients, and enjoy. The easiest way to make ginger juice is to grate fresh ginger, skin and all, on a box grater. Squeeze the pulp to […]
Yield: 8 servings I’ve always loved Waldorf salad, but this recipe ups the ante. The addition of whole grains, a light dressing, and mint really make it something special. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cooked wheat berries (see recipe below) 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped 1 Gala or McIntosh apple, 1/2-inch dice 1 Granny Smith apple, […]
COOKING WITH GLUTEN-FREE GRAINS Whole grains have a shelf life – store them in the refrigerator. Should smell sweet, if at all. Rinse most (not all) whole grains in cold water. Dry them by stirring them in a saucepan over moderately low heat. Toast them until fragrant. This enhances their nutty flavor and speeds cooking […]
Yield: 6 servings The component parts (squash, couscous, onions) of this salad need to be cooked and cooled prior to being mixed together, so I suggest starting early. Added bonus – this salad gets better as it sits, anyway. I used the goat cheese and walnuts – they make delicious additions! Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash (or […]
Yield: 4 servings This is a great side salad for chicken or fish, or toss in some shrimp, and call it a complete meal. Ingredients 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup soy sauce 4 teaspoons sesame oil 1 pound soba noodles, cooked until tender (sub: whole wheat spaghetti or udon noodles) 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced […]
Lucky us. A friend was headed out of town for the weekend and just had to unload some tickets for a concert under the stars. We were more than happy to help him out with this little problem. Time for a picnic! When I think picnic, I think salads and side dishes. I had some thin green beans to […]
Yield: 4 servings I adapted this recipe from The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook to serve 4. In my copy of the cookbook, this page is well-used and wrinkled – always a good sign of an old favorite! “Ina” calls for marinating the chicken for 6 hours or overnight – I go for 30 minutes. Do whatever works […]
Yield: 4 servings This salad is simple, refreshing, delicious – and sophisticated. It makes for a great great starter, or side dish for grilled meats. If you don’t have sea salt (it’s worth it – give it a try!), you can substitute kosher salt, or use 1/4 teaspoon table salt. Ingredients: 4 cups cubed watermelon 2 cups yellow heirloom tomato, […]
