Native to the subtropical regions of South America, passion fruit is the size and shape of a large egg. It’s loaded with about 300 small black seeds that are edible. Passion fruit has a complex taste somewhat like guava. It’s a little tropical, sweet, tart, and citrusy all at once. Don’t be turned off by...Read More

Use this dressing on mixed baby greens or drizzle over poached salmon. INGREDIENTS: 2/3 cup full-fat Greek yogurt 2/3 cup mayonnaise 4 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup fresh dill fronds, packed 1 tsp dried dill Salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste METHOD: Place all ingredients in blender and process until smooth. Place in jar...Read More

Egg salad is delicious and versatile. Use it as a filling for sandwiches, a bagel topping, or as an appetizer with crackers. INGREDIENTS: 8 large eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh dill or tarragon, minced 2 tablespoons chives, minced 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper Optional Additions: avocado...Read More

Classic French rémoulade is a mild white sauce, but the spicier New Orleans version is made with Creole mustard and horseradish. Elegant old restaurants in the French Quarter, such as Arnaud’s and Galatoire’s, serve the most delicious shrimp rémoulade in town. This creamier sauce is closer to the version served at Arnaud’s. It’s delicious over...Read More

There are a few variations of this classic salad, and many stories as to its origin. The story that is generally accepted in the restaurant world is that Caesar Cardini invented the recipe “on the fly” once when the restaurant was packed and he was out of some ingredients. Using ingredients he had on hand...Read More

Serve this vinaigrette tossed with a salad of baby spinach greens, red onions, blood orange segments, and crumbled blue cheese. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice, strained 1 medium shallot, finely minced 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more if needed METHOD: In...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Vinaigrette 3 tablespoons blood orange juice 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons walnut oil 2 tablespoons hazelnut oil Salt and pepper Salad 3 cups watercress, washed, dried, and stemmed 3 blood oranges, segmented 2 tablespoons chopped chives METHOD: In a mixing bowl, combine orange juice, red wine...Read More

This dressing adds zip to leafy winter greens with its delightful fresh flavor — try it with kale or mixed lettuce salads. It’s also delicious drizzled over steamed asparagus or broccoli. INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce 1/4 cup water 2 cloves garlic,...Read More

This slaw gets better if it has a chance to sit for a few hours before serving. INGREDIENTS: Salad 1/2 head green cabbage, shredded 1/2 lb jicama, shredded 1 large carrot, shredded 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 – 2 jalapeno peppers, minced and seeded 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped Dressing 1/4 cup fresh lime...Read More

This wholesome winter salad recipe by Melissa Rubel Jacobson of Food & Wine, gets a double dose of hazelnuts: hazelnut oil in the rich dressing and toasted hazelnuts in the salad. INGREDIENTS: 3 1/2 cups butternut squash, diced into 1/2-inch cubes 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup hazelnuts,...Read More