1 head Savoy or Napa cabbage 4 scallions 1/2 bunch cilantro, torn 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 TBS soy sauce 1 jalapeno chili, finely diced 1 TBS sugar 2 limes zested and juiced Kosher salt and ground pepper Thinly shave cabbage, thinly slice scallions, combine with cilantro Mix remaining ingredients Toss cabbage […]
cilantro parsley 2 scallions finely chopped 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped ½ tsp salt 2 TBS vinegar ½ cup EVO 4 avocados sliced 4 tsp capers tt flaky sea salt, pepper combine whole cilantro leaves and whole parsley leaves, 1 cup each chop remainder of cilantro parsley, mix with scallions, jalapeno, salt, vinegar, oil use […]
2 TBS balsamic vinegar 6 TBS olive oil 1/2 lemon (juiced) pinch salt 2 blood oranges (peeled and segmented) 1/4 cup mint leaves 3/4 cup walnut halves (toasted) 1 avocado (cubed) 1 head radicchio (leaves torn) 8 oz soft goat cheese Smear goat cheese on serving platter or plates. Lightly salt and drizzled with […]
For cooks in a hurry, pre-washed, ready-to-use fresh spinach is probably the best idea since Mr. Birdseye thought of shelling and freezing peas, Spinach is triple-washed, dried and packed in plastic sacks immediately after picking, and will last for several days. At my local Safeway, bagged baby spinach costs $2.99 for 6 ounces; bagged mature […]
4 slices (about 3-4 ounces) prosciutto 6 ounces very ripe Taleggio, sliced about 1/4-inch thick 4 big handfuls of spring salad mix:arugula, mizuna, baby lettuces, mache 2 to 3 Tbsp chopped chives 2 to 3 Tbsp chopped chervil balsamic vinegar to taste juice of 1/4 to 1/2 lemon 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, or to […]
3 pounds young spinach leaves 4 rashers thick-sliced bacon 1 small white onion, minced 2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1/2 cup cider vinegar freshly ground pepper Stem spinach, place in a salad bowl. Cook bacon until crisp, drain and crumble it. Reheat 2 tablespoons bacon fat, add onion and saute […]
1 quart salad greens, in bite size pieces 1/2 cup shredded fresh sorrel 1/3 to 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 firm pear, thinly sliced 1/3 cup toasted walnuts For the dressing: 2 Tbsp lemon juice 3 Tbsp peanut or walnut oil 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 2 tsp chopped lemon thyme Combine lemon […]
Golden calendula and lavender bachelor’s button petals are part of this salad mix. Add shrimp and sizzled prosciutto to make a main dish for lunch or a light supper. 1/4 pound prosciutto, thinly sliced 2 tsp olive oil 3/4 pound (about 4 quart) salad mix, rinsed and crisped 1/2 pound tiny shrimp, cooked, shelled, rinsed […]
A simple vinaigrette is made solely of oil, vinegar and a little seasoning. The addition of Dijon mustard is standard in many classic French vinaigrette recipes. Chopped fresh herbs, ground spices, and minced garlic or shallots can be blended in as well, but if you are using good quality oil, vinegar and mustard, you may […]
1 cup whole pitted California ripe olives 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 lb. small fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup vegetable or olive oil 1/4 cup vinegar 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp minced garlic 2 bunches watercress or assorted torn lettuces Combine olives, tomatoes and mushrooms in bowl. […]
1 head bibb lettuce, leaves torn into several pieces 1 can (16 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup (4 ounces) smoked mackerel or smoked trout, pulled into small lumps 1 Tbsp aged sherry vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard sea salt freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup excellent olive […]
The unabashedly strong flavors of this salad match well with the fragrant taste of the sage pork chops. 2 1/2 cups packed young to medium arugula leaves 2 1/2 cups packed spinach leaves, stems removed 1/2 cup cold-press olive oil 3 ounces Stilton cheese, cut in 1-inch pieces 5 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp […]
3 navel oranges 1 Tbsp wine vinegar 1/4 tsp salt freshly ground pepper 4 tbsp olive oil 2 quarts baby spinach leaves, lightly packed 2 Tbsp pine nuts, lightly toasted in a dry skillet Peel the oranges and cut off all the white pith. Slice between the membranes to release the sections. Place the vinegar […]
Dressing: 1/2 cup olive oil 3 garlic cloves 2 Tbsp lemon juice 4 anchovy fillets salt to taste 2 Tbsp cold water Salad: 2 heads Romaine lettuce 2 cups crisp golden croutons, about 1/2-inch square 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese The Dressing: Put the olive oil and garlic in a blender or a food processor […]