Periodically I like to shake things up a little by inviting my Facebook community to challenge me. The rules are simple, “name your favorite fresh, seasonal – available – ingredient* and I will incorporate the first four ingredients posted into an original recipe on my …
Pea shoots, a well-kept secret for far too long, are taking the food world by storm, revitalizing not only salads, but stir fries, pastas and risottos. Whereas traditional garden peas take a whole summer to grow; pea shoots are harvested after just 2-4 weeks, when …
Ribbons of zucchini can instantly transform a simple salad into something elegant; not only does it look pretty, grilling the vegetable adds a special element of flavor. INGREDIENTS 1 zucchini 1 yellow summer squash 1 carrot, grated Cherry tomatoes, halved Sugar snap peas, cut into …
INGREDIENTS Jumbo shrimp, cooked and cut in half Chayote, washed and peeled with julienne peeler Strawberries, washed and sliced Walnuts, chopped Blood orange or pink grapefruit, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces Hearts of romaine Lemon wedge or lemon juice Honey or blue agave DIRECTIONS …
I adore fennel, it’s fragrance is divine and it’s crisp texture is delightful. This fresh spring salad is tasty and colorful and makes a great side or it can even be the center of attention paired with a nice muffin. In a pretty bowl, combine …
With a garden full of lovely red beets ready to harvest, I brought some into the house today and decided to sauté one for lunch. Going towards sweet rather than savory, the following made a bright, tasty salad.
A lovely, fresh salad can be made from the simplest of seasonal ingredients. Wash and peel one kohlrabi, wash one fresh beet and one apple. Grate all three into a salad bowl. Toss with the juice of one fresh lime and honey to taste.