Still suffering from your turkey hangover, but want something tasty, yet not too filling? Here it is–the antidote to Thanksgiving! This bok choy salad isn’t just fresh and light and healthy–it’s delicious and satisfying. And like my massaged kale salad, it’s even better the next day. INGREDIENTS 2 large bunches bok choy 4 green onions, chopped both white and green parts 2 carrots cut into thin slices 1 cup frozen […]
I think one of the things that makes this soup so good is the BBQ’d chicken that I used instead of just regular boiled chicken that goes into most soups. And then when I served it I squeezed a little lemon on top and that give it a nice zing. As you can see, I added red pepper flakes and you can also top it off with a little Parmesan […]
Yes, it really is as good as it looks. Planning on having a dinner party? This is the perfect stress-free side dish you can make in the morning. INGREDIENTS 3/4 lb. green beans, trimmed 1/4 cup toasted walnuts 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 12 cherry tomatoes, halved FOR THE VINAIGRETTE 1 cup red onion, chopped 2 small limes, juiced 1 chopped jalapeno (more or less) 1 tsp. fajita seasoning (or […]
This is the perfect summer salad–sweet and tangy with just the right amount of crunch from the toasted walnuts. And best yet, you can make it in less than five minutes. INGREDIENTS Arugula–1 container or about 2 quarts 1 cup raspberries 1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper Whisk vinegar and olive oil and add salt and pepper […]
Want to make a beautiful dish in a hurry and it’s too hot to turn on the stove, let alone think about cooking? This is definitely it! Tomato Caprese is always a cool and refreshing salad during the hottest days of summer when tomatoes are at their peak–ripe and juicy. Start with great tomatoes, add some fresh mozzarella, a few basil leaves and a drizzle of good Italian olive oil […]
Nothing says summer like a BBQ picnic at the beach. Grill some burgers and hot dogs, serve with this potato salad and finish with S’mores! Now that’s what I call a perfect summer day. This potato salad is really simple to make, it just takes a little time and a little planning. I found it’s best to cook the potatoes a day ahead. And after assembly, it really should sit […]
The trick to a perfect Salad Nicoise is making sure everything looks beautiful on the plate and of course, tastes as good as it looks. The green beans need to be crisp yet tender and retain their bright green color. Even more important are the eggs. They need to have perfectly yellow centers. You certainly don’t want the grey ring around the yolk, or worse yet, undercooked eggs. I’ll share my tricks […]
Need an easy, crowd-pleasing dish to serve at home or bring to a summer pot luck? This is it!It takes almost no time to make and best yet…it tastes even better the next day after all the flavors blend overnight. INGREDIENTS DRESSING: NOTE: DOUBLE THE INGREDIENTS IF YOU’RE MAKING THE PASTA SALAD IN ADVANCE. IT WILL NEED MORE DRESSING! 2 TBS chopped shallot 1/2 tsp grainy Dijon mustard 1 clove minced […]
Springtime. Longer days, warmer evenings and a good bowl of….soup? You might think this sounds crazy, but when the first spring vegetables are ready to pick, this soup is a refreshingly light supper you can enjoy on your front porch, your deck or in your garden.I confess, I love the vegetable soup at Zinc Cafe. Did you know they list the ingredients from all their dishes on their website? No […]
You might think the name Nokes sounds familiar, and you’d be right. They’re famous for their Pizza on the BBQ. In fact, it’s been in the “Top Ten Favorites” since it debuted last summer. Here’s the link if you want to revisit it. http://freshfromnancysgarden.blogspot.com/2011/08/pizza-on-bbq.html But I predict Cathy and Larry are going to have some stiff culinary competition from their daughter, McKenna, who is home from college for the summer. McKenna […]