This lovely salad is a perfect summer accompaniment to grilled pork, sausages, lamb chops, and more. Many people ask me about what to do with fennel. This salad is absolutely wonderful without the peaches, especially as a salad to serve before an entrée course. With peaches, it becomes a sublime summer salad that is great...Read More
I love this salad because of all the surprises in it, from the different textures in the melon and tomato, to the similarity in appearance of the two, and the fun sweet hot heat of the fresh chili and the smokiness of the dried chili. Mint is one of my favorite summer herbs in salads...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon caraway seed 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 English cucumber, sliced 3/4 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved METHOD: Whisk together the yogurt, vinegar, caraway seed, salt, and pepper. Gently fold in the cucumber and...Read More
The end of summer means lots of corn and a bounty of cherry tomatoes. This easy but tasty salad is perfect as picnic fare or a side salad at your next barbecue. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup minced fresh basil 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons lime juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh ginger root, minced 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/3 cup rice vinegar 1/2 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted (optional) METHOD: Place all ingredients in a salad dressing shaker (or glass jar with a lid). Cover...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 teaspoon shallot finely chopped 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 dash black pepper, freshly ground METHOD: In a medium bowl combine shallot, mustard, both balsamic and red wine vinegar, and...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup pure honey 2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Pepper, to taste METHOD: In a jar, combine the honey, vinegar, mustard and salt. Screw on the lid, and shake well to combine. Pour in the...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup pure honey 2 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh herbs, chopped (such as basil, parsley, cilantro, dill, mint, or chives) Pepper, to taste METHOD: In a jar with a ...Read More
