Salads
Curried Rice and Artichoke Salad
There's no telling how many times I have made this salad since I first tested it for inclusion in the Benton Junior Auxiliary's Calico Cupboards cookbook. While the original version was delicious as it was, I have revised and edited it to...
Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction
One of my most favorite summer foods is vine-ripened tomatoes, especially those heirloom varieties that are grown in our little garden: Cherokee Purple, Arkansas Traveler, Black Prince, Costoluto Genovese, Brandywine and their many...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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. ...