Food, Travel, and Cooking!
While at the Saturday Farmer’s Market, I bought local pears, Coronation grapes and hazelnuts. When I got them home I remembered that I had some Gorgonzola in the fridge and thought it would be fabulous with the pears, grapes and hazelnuts. I was right! I also think a fresh Pecorino or shaved Parmigiano would work […]
I think fresh peas just scream “Spring.” This salad with it’s sweetness of peas, the slight peppery edge of new radishes along with a hint of anise from fresh tarragon is a celebration of spring for me. Shopping your local farmer’s market is where to find for wonderful, locally grown peas, radishes and tarragon. Trust […]
I may have mentioned in my writings that I adore tomatoes! The bounty of summer at it’s best! It’s the dead of winter now and that often brings getting together with food friends. Recently at a get-together lunch recently where I saw on the menu Tomato Bocconcini salad. I could almost feel my blood pressure […]
Inspired by Tessa Kiros’ “Twelve” cookbook, this excellent salad is easy to make and can be changed up using other nuts and cheeses, perhaps hazelnuts, Pecorino Toscano or Gorgonzola dolce. Right now is apple season, local grape season as well as local nuts so perfect timing! Makes 6 – 8 Servings 1 large apple Mixed […]
You have to make this! Such a refreshing salad for dinner or lunch on a warm day! It must be the cooling effects of the mint! To change things up, you could use Thai basil instead of the mint. This salad would go really well with Thai chicken wings, Asian barbecued ribs or Thai flavoured […]
It’s official, winter’s over and time to get those seeds and begin planting! Growing your own arugula is very satisfying. It’s like magic! Simply seed directly in the garden or plant in a planter on a patio or balcony. Mix together some potting soil, some sea soil then plant the seeds. Water lightly. In no […]
An fabulous salad! This is a recipe I like play around with and all are wonderful, especially a version with duck cracklings, croutons, Gorgonzola and changing out the dried sour cherries for the cranberries in the dressing! The key is the dressing! Don’t fret if you don’t have hazelnut oil, use 3 tablespoons EVOO and […]
I make this dressing so often, I could make it in my sleep! It’s terrific on really fresh salad greens and on a tomato, onion salad topped with shredded fresh basil and chopped fresh oregano. Makes Enough Dressing for 4 – 6 people. 1 large clove garlic 1/8 tsp. salt, coarse sea salt works well […]
This is a refreshing salad that goes well with Greek or Moroccan marinated chicken, beef, lamb or whatever suits your fancy! If you aren’t familiar with orzo, it’s a rice-shaped pasta and is readily available. As for the lentils you can use regular green or brown ones or du Puy lentils or if you are […]
This tasty salad is of Lebanese origin. I like to serve it with all sorts of Mediterranean dishes. I find it’s especially welcome on a hot day! Good with barbecued chicken, lamb, beef or even fish. When I decide to serve pita on the side, I don’t put it in the salad and sometimes I like […]