2 pounds small russet Potatoes 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley. 1. Scrub the potatoes and drop them into a […]
INGREDIENTS 2 pounds small new potatoes 8 green onions thinly sliced 4 tablespoons ch0pped fresh dill 3 garlic cloves chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 2 to 3 tablespoons capers Juice of 16 lemon Salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS: oil the potatoes until just tender; drain well and let cool until you […]
Be sure to serve this wilted salad as soon as you have dressed it, before the spinach wilts completely and while the dressing is just seeping into the potatoes. 1 1/2 pounds all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 ounce Canadian bacon, minced 11 cups (loosely packed) shredded stemmed […]
1 can (15 oz. black beans , rinsed, drained 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes 1 1/2 cups cooked rice 1 pkg. (4 oz) ATHENOS Crumbled Feta Cheese 1/2 cup each chopped celery and green onion 1/2 cup Italian dressing 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley Mix all ingredients. Refrigerate Makes 5 servings. Variation: Substitute […]
1/2 cup oil-packed dried tomatoes, drained and 1 Tbsp of the oil 1 small (about 1/4 lb.) chopped red onion 1/2 cup canned roasted red peppers, drained and cut into thin strips 2 cans (15 ounce each) black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro (coriander) fresh cilantro sprigs, lime wedges, and sour […]
4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed For the marinade: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup dark soy sauce 1 Tbsp cracked black pepper Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl and pour over the mushrooms and let stand for at least 30 minutes. For the vinaigrette: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup […]
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 […]
1 pound small potatoes, preferably new or Yukon golds 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp dry white wine 3 Tbsp finely chopped shallots 1 tsp each salt and black pepper 1/4 cup oil-packed, sun-dried tomatoes, blotted with a paper towel and coarsely chopped 1/2 cup minced fresh herbs such […]
1 1/4 pounds watermelon 1/3 pound feta cheese, thinly sliced or crumbled 1/2 pound oil-cured black olives, pitted and roughly chopped 2 Tbsp roughly chopped basil freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, optional Remove the rind from the watermelon, then pit and thinly slice the flesh. Layer or toss it together with […]
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 […]
You can make this salad (through step 2) up to 4 hours ahead; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature to serve. Sprinkle with cheese just before serving. 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 Tbsp olive oil 4 cups fresh corn kernels 2 cups cherry tomatoes such as Sweet 100s (about 10 oz.), rinsed, stemmed […]
Fuyu persimmons are abundant in Southland farmers markets, along with peppery arugula and good sweet onions. This salad, with its peppers and fruit, is a dazzler. 3 good-sized bunches arugula (about 1 1/2 quarts, torn) 1 small head raddichio 1 small bunch watercress 2 medium Fuyu persimmons 1 small sweet onion such as Maul or […]
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. […]
One of the appealing things about this antipasto is its complete lack of oil. 1 can cooked white (cannellini) beans, drained and rinsed (about 1 1/2 cups cooked beans) 3 fat garlic cloves, chopped 2 roasted and peeled red bell peppers, cut into fat strips handful of fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped juice of 1/2 […]
1 lb. cheese tortellini 1/2 cup California Sun Dry Tomatoes, julienne cut or halves cut into strips 1/2 cup feta cheese, cubed 1/2 cup black olives, halved 1/2 cup yellow pepper, cubed 1/4 cup basil, chopped salt and pepper to taste Cook and drain tortellini according to directions on package. Toss all ingredients together in […]
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 […]