This is a substantial salad that is good when it is hot. Lavender is fun to use in savory dishes and goes well with fennel. The meaty blandness of the beans and the vinegar of the dressings keep the lavender from being too much. The lavender should come across as a piece of pleasing music...Read More
To me, “white balsamic vinegar” is a bit of a misnomer as one of the things that give balsamic vinegar its particular flavor is the succession of barrels it goes through over time. The white balsamic version is lighter and subtler than regular balsamic vinegar and makes a nice dressing or sauce when you want...Read More
Use this dressing with Savoy Cabbage and Apple Slaw. It’s also great with Apple Arugula Salad or a fennel apple salad. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard 1 tablespoon (or to taste) agave syrup, or other neutral-flavored sweetener 1/2 tablespoon minced shallot 1/4 teaspoon fresh minced thyme or a pinch of dried...Read More
Cabbage and apples are frequently seen in each other’s company in recipes for a reason — they taste really good together. The crunch and sweetness of the apple complement the same qualities of the cabbage, and the earthiness of the cabbage plays up the floral aromas of apples. This slaw is quick, simple, and tastes...Read More
Celery root, also known as celeriac, has to be one of the gnarliest, ugliest, roots we eat. In spite of its lack of physical beauty, when it comes to flavor it can charm. A lighter flavor than branch celery, it still has that fresh green quality that branch celery brings to the table. This salad...Read More
Trying to boost your antioxidants? Here’s a healthy fall salad full of goodness! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup pomegranate juice 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh flaxseed oil 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons honey or agave syrup Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 6 – 8 cups baby...Read More
We eat this salad all year round, but we think the winter kale is much sweeter. The tangy citrus salad dressing also helps to tenderize the kale. This can easily be an entree salad served with a piece of smoked or poached salmon on the side. The ‘add-ins’ are quite versatile too — no nuts?...Read More
Dill and cucumber have a natural flavor affinity. Use this dressing over mixed baby greens, or as a sauce drizzled over grilled fish. INGREDIENTS: 12 ounces thinly sliced cucumbers, peeled and seeded before slicing 1/4 cup lemon juice 8 ounces sour cream 3 tablespoons fresh minced dill 1 tablespoon sugar, or to taste Salt and...Read More
Here’s a salad full of antioxidants and great flavors! INGREDIENTS: 6-8 cups mixed salad greens with baby spinach 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup red onion, sliced thinly 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped 1/3 cup orange juice concentrate, thawed 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons flax seed oil 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons walnut...Read More
The Hmong name for long beans is taao-hia-chao. Long beans taste similar to the North American green bean. You can substitute them for any recipe calling for green beans. This climbing bean can grow up to 12 feet long, but most of them at the farmers’ market will be about 20 inches long. When picking...Read More
