Any beets will do, but the golden beets are lighter tasting than red and look lovely with the kale. Much of the success of this dish relies on really tender kale. Scotch kale was used, but Russian would work as well. INGREDIENTS: Salad 1 bunch of golden beets, tops removed with 1 inch of stem...Read More
This versatile dressing is featured with the Arugula Cherry Salad, but it works very nicely with roast chicken or duck, charred hanging tender steak, pork chops or roasts, or grilled salmon or swordfish. The cherry syrup used in the vinaigrette is a tart or sour cherry syrup produced in Eastern Europe and is used for...Read More
While honeydew is usually the backbone of fruit salads, it can also shine in savory recipes, like this one with crunchy cucumber, feta cheese, and mint. The lemon and olive oil dressing has lots of black pepper to temper the melon’s sweetness. Pair this salad with grilled meats or toss it into the picnic basket...Read More
This dressing was made to go with the Strawberry Spinach Salad, but will work to dress other salads an foods as well. This would work well on a salad of arugula, mizuna, mei quin, and mushrooms, or would be nice on grilled fish or pork skewers. Just remember to go easy with the sesame oil....Read More
Walnut oil and raw walnuts are available at Manzanita Manor Organics at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 3 tablespoons walnut oil 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 pound chicory 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup shaved Spanish Manchego cheese METHOD: In...Read More
This is a fancy appetizer I created for a party, and it is so good it keeps showing up. Although I like the stacked presentation a lot, this salad works equally well when tossed in a bowl and then plated. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup cooked beets, cut into 1/4 inch cubes (about 2 medium beets)1 cup...Read More
This makes a great salad dressing for spring greens, and also works as a marinade for chicken, meats, and tofu. It’s also very nice drizzled on sautéed shrimp. INGREDIENTS 1 cup cilantro stems, roots included if you have them*1/4 cup water1/4 lime juice (or lime/lemon or lemon)1/4 cup honey1/4 cup Dijon mustardsalt and pepper to...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 4 teaspoons curry powder* (preferably Madras) 2 teaspoons water 1/2 cup canola oil or light olive oil 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 6 cups microgreens (or mache or other baby greens of your choice) METHOD: Curry Oil Infusion: Place curry powder and water...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed2 cups apple juice1 cup water1-1/2 cups cubed butternut squash or pumpkin1 cup young tender arugula (rocket) leaves1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted1/2 cup vinaigrette salad dressing METHOD: In a saucepan, combine the Brussels sprouts, apple juice and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce the heat to low,...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup canola oil1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup honey2 tablespoons lemon juice4 tablespoons cider vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon paprika1 tablespoon ginger root, very finely chopped or grated1/4 teaspoon salt METHOD: Place all ingredients into a blender and process for 1 minute. Alternately, place ingredients in vinaigrette shaker, and shake vigorously. Dressing...Read More
