Mixed Vegetable Salad with Classic French Vinaigrette

Mixed Vegetable Salad with Classic French Vinaigrette

  One of the many things we enjoy about our lake retreat is our neighbors. Our place is on the top floor of a three-level condo building so while we were renovating a few years back, our second and first floor neighbors had to endure countless hours of...
Radish-Basil Salad: Recipe Failure

Radish-Basil Salad: Recipe Failure

I love this time of the year when the early vegetables and herbs begin to come alive in the garden. Each day I try to incorporate whatever I can from our small raised garden beds which often times leads to some pretty interesting combinations. This salad, for example....
Winter Kale Salad with Honey Vinaigrette and Mango

Winter Kale Salad with Honey Vinaigrette and Mango

  I’m sure you’ve heard by now about the health benefits of incorporating kale into your diet.  The problem with kale, it seems to me, is that it may taste a little bitter unless prepared correctly.  If you can find it, black kale tends to be less...
Kale and Roasted Potatoes Dinner Salad

Kale and Roasted Potatoes Dinner Salad

  I have a confession or two to make.  Kale is my friend and while it may not be trendy to have this leafy winter green as my BFF, I will remain loyal as any good buddy aught.  Winter, summer, spring or fall, kale can have a seat at my table...
Honey-Balsamic Figs with Goat Cheese Salad

Honey-Balsamic Figs with Goat Cheese Salad

  When figs are in season, I look for ways that I can incorporate them into our meals in ways that Hubby will tolerate.  He’s not a fig fan which is unfortunate for me since I am.  You mention figs, and he immediately thinks of those cookies whose...
Oriental Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette

Oriental Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette

    You have probably eaten or prepared that ramen noodle oriental salad that has circulated for years.  I’ve certainly eaten my share of the stuff.  I really only like it when it’s newly made and crunchy, however.  Recently, I wanted...