Posts Tagged ‘salad’
White 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 MorePoached Shrimp with Honeydew, Radishes, Jicama, and Scallions
On Mondays I like to serve a light meal for dinner as we tend to eat a bit more on the weekend. Light for us means little or no meat. Too much meat and our body works overtime to process which makes us feel a bit sluggish and good nutrients are flushed away. I’m sure…
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 MoreAvocado, Fennel and Grapefruit Salad with Grilled Shrimp
What to make for dinner on a Friday evening when you don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen? A salad! Salads can be whipped up in no time, they’re packed with vitamins and minerals, and you can add whatever you like or whatever is in the fridge that needs to be used before…
Read MoreSeared Scallops with Warm Radicchio and Pancetta
Radicchio (rah-DEE-kee-oh) is a garden plant from the north of Italy and is also known as red chicory. It offers a spicy bitterness that can add a bite to dishes when used raw, or that can be tamed through grilling or roasting. Radicchio is a good source of vitamin B and vitamin C, calcium and…
Read MoreZucchini Ribbon Salad
A while ago I stumbled upon Proud Italian Cook whilst viewing Pinterest. I like Marie’s style and this dish of hers (posted on Pinterest) jumped off the page. I knew I had to make it. The ingredients are healthy, delicious, and the amounts, well, that all depends on what tickles your fancy! This salad is…
Read MoreGrilled Asparagus Salad with Lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette
A while ago I confessed to being hooked on Pinterest. I still am but what I have happily discovered is that it has introduced me to other food sites I had never heard of. Easy Eats is one of them. For those looking for a gluten-free diet visit their digital food and lifestyle magazine. This…
Read MoreAvocado with Bell Pepper and Tomatoes
I enjoy combining raw vegetables and using them as an appetizer…fresh and pure instantly come to mind. Plus there’s no need to worry about nutritional loss due to cooking. This is such an easy recipe and looks wonderful on a plate! Your family and friends will definitely take notice. The avocado has been around for…
Read MoreWinter Caesar Salad
What happens when potato salad meets Caesar salad? Answer: a delight to the senses! This is one of those recipes where the sauce is the crowing glory of the salad. It brings all the ingredients together and makes a statement – hey look at us! Making your own dressing is so easy there’s no reason…
Read MoreFennel and Cucumber Salad with Goat’s Cheese and Dill
As I sit here composing this, I look back on all that went on in our lives last year and for some odd, unexplainable reason, I feel that 2012 (a leap year) is going to be a good one. Not that 2011 was a poor one for us, but it certainly had its challenges. Perhaps,…
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