INGREDIENTS: 1/2 lb. haricot vert 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon finely minced shallot 1/2 teaspoon finely minced thyme A pinch of kosher salt Fresh ground black pepper to taste 3-4 ounces crème fraîche METHOD: Top and tail the beans, and cut them into 2-inch lengths. Blanch the beans in a...Read More
This is a very versatile lemon dressing and something that’s great to keep on hand during the warm summer months. Use it as a salad dressing with mixed baby greens. Or, use it as a dip with blanched, chilled artichokes, asparagus spears, or broccoli. It also stands in nicely as a faux hollandaise sauce, when...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. carrots 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons fruity olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 shallot, minced Pinch each of powdered cumin and caraway or 1 pinch of Ras el Hanout (Moroccan spice blend) 2 tablespoons fresh mint, minced METHOD: Peel and grate coarse or use a mandolin. If using a...Read More
Not a fan of goat cheese? Feel free to substitute it with feta or blue cheese. Mache, also known as lambs lettuce, has a slightly nutty taste. INGREDIENTS: 2-3 red beets, oven-roasted in foil until tender 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 cup olive oil 1 cup hazelnut oil 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar Salt and...Read More
This dressing is delicious with Southwestern-themed salads, but it works equally well with Mexican or Middle-Eastern style dishes as well. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup lime juice, or lime and orange juice mixed 1 garlic clove, peeled 1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin seed 1 teaspoon freshly ground coriander seed 1 tablespoon sugar 1-2...Read More
This basic dressing uses lime juice bolstered with a little rice vinegar for acid. If your limes are really tart, you could use all lime juice, but try to find ripe limes (they will be yellow instead of green) as the rice vinegar adds flavor. You can also use water to lower the acidity if...Read More
This is a nice first course for four people or a meal for two. It is a study of contrasts and complements. The oils of the avocado soothe the mild heat of the chili on the mango and the crisp texture of the lettuce and shrimp contrast with the buttery and smooth qualities of the...Read More
INGREDIENTS: Roasted beets: 8 to 10 small beets 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup water Salt and pepper Salad: 2 lbs. baby romaine lettuce 2/3 cup olive oil Juice of 4 Meyer lemons 1 tablespoon fresh herbs such as mint, parsley, or tarragon, finely chopped Salt and pepper 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved METHOD: Beets:...Read More
Ken Kimes says, “This is my favorite salad dressing that Sandra makes. I just pile our microgreens mix on a plate and add the dressing.” INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup sweet white miso 1 1/2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar 2 teaspoons rice syrup 1 rounded tablespoon chopped onion 1/4 teaspoon...Read More
