I like celeriac for its deep earthy flavor and pleasantly toothsome character. Apples seem made to go with it – the crunch and bright flavors are the perfect complement. This is a salad that is easy to expand upon. You can add ingredients to the salad itself, such as adding green, raisins, or nuts. Or,...Read More

Here’s a riff on a classic French bistro recipe. Leeks are sometimes referred to as “poor man’s asparagus,” and this is a dish that can be as easily done with asparagus. Most recipes call for cooking the leeks in water, but I prefer to steam them. I feel it gives me better control of the...Read More

Sweet tangy apples, crisp fennel, and crunchy Belgian endive make a light salad that perfectly complements rich fall foods. INGREDIENTS: Vinaigrette 2 tablespoons minced shallot
 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
 1 teaspoon sugar or honey 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salad 1 large...Read More

These delectable blue cheese “cakes” puff up like light miniature soufflés while baking and settle back into the ramekin as they cool. Serve on a bed of lightly dressed baby greens with a generous dollop of the sweet, tangy onion pear relish for a light luncheon or as an appetizer. INGREDIENTS: 1 3/4 lb. cream...Read More

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

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

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