Posts Tagged ‘rocket’
Fig, Gorgonzola and Prosciutto Salad
Originally posted in 2007 this recipe has come to light again because Kitchen Daily (Huffington Post) liked my photo for their fig roundup. I received an email from Joe, the associate editor of Kitchen Daily wanting to know if it was ok to include my photo in their feature about figs. As you can imagine…
Read MorePanzanella Salad – too hot for cooking!
It’s been so hot out lately and with my husband away dinner needed to be simple and quick. Originally I thought I would make a pasta primavera using the fresh veggies I bought from Lieb’s organic patch but I eyed the leftover focaccia bread on the counter and changed my mind. I would make a…
Read MoreWhite Asparagus, Rocket, Fresh Figs on a bed of Parsnip Purée
My family adores fresh figs! I recall the first time I said to John that I was preparing an antipasto with fresh figs and his facial expression was a grimace. His memory of figs were the dried ones and possibly not so good. But, like a dutiful husband he tried the fresh version and loved…
Read MoreGrilled Asparagus and Steak Salad with Hoisin Vinaigrette
I’ve said this before, but I am a salad queen at heart! I must have over 30 recipes I’ve posted on salads alone. And why not? They’re easy to throw together, packed with nutritional goodness for a healthy body and a fab way to utilize leftovers. Hoisin sauce is soy based and regularly used…
Read MoreBeet Salad
I love creative salads. Simple ingredients but when mixed together – a taste sensation! Beets are an excellent source of folate (produces and maintains new cells) and manganese (keeps your bones strong and healthy) and a good source of potassium (helps muscles and nerves), dietary fiber and vitamin C. This dish excites all the…
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