Poppy seed salad dressing is a versatile dressing that can be used with a spinach salad or as a dressing for coleslaw. INGREDIENTS: 1 large egg 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons yellow onion grated, plus juice 1 cup olive oil 1 cup vegetable...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Slaw 1/2 head green cabbage, split lengthwise and shredded crosswise 1 medium daikon radish, peeled, cut crosswise in 1 1/2 inch pieces, pieces finely julienned lengthwise 1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely julienned 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely julienned 3 – 4 green onions, including tops, thinly sliced 1/2 cup fresh...Read More

Fresh buttermilk dressing takes only minutes to make from scratch–so why buy it? When you make it yourself, the fresh herbs really stand out, and there’s no MSG or calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate to worry about! Using a basic recipe, you can also create your own signature flavors by making a few adjustments to ingredients for...Read More

A zesty and refreshing summer salad that combines all the great Mediterranean flavors! INGREDIENTS: 2 (15 oz.) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 lb. Feta cheese, cubed 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 1 clove...Read More

This colorful, healthy salad traces its origins to Pakistan and India. We especially enjoy it as a main-course summer salad, sometimes adding diced mango or sweet summer tomatoes. INGREDIENTS: 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1 cup pomegranate seeds 2...Read More

There are probably as many iterations of this Thai beef salad (also known as Yum Nua) as there are families in Thailand. The beef is usually seasoned with anything from simply pepper to a paste of garlic and fresh chili with ginger or lemongrass stalk. This recipe is a great way to use leftover grilled...Read More

No meat in this carpaccio, but the presentation, the thin slices, and the fact that it is raw make the connection in my mind. This is one of those times you want a fixed-blade slicer. It can be done with a knife, but it will be a challenge. Cousa and zucchini are ideal for this...Read More

Potato salad is the quintessential side dish for summer barbecues! INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. potatoes red potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch chunks 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 cup green onions, chopped finely 1/2 cup parsley, minced METHOD:...Read More

This refreshing melon bowl is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for a summer picnic or beach party. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 jalapeno, seeded, cut in half horizontally 1 teaspoon whole cloves 2 large honeydew melons, cut in half and seeded 2 cantaloupes, cut in half and seeded METHOD: Combine the...Read More

Before “Ranch” dressing, there was Green Goddess dressing, served originally at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco in the 1920s. This herbal vintage dressing has made a modern comeback on menus in finer restaurants. Some newer versions use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream — feel free to experiment. But, don’t leave out the...Read More