Salads

A white plate topped with couscous and greens.

Fregola with Feta & Arugula and Sesame Sauce

06/01/2016 |

The first time I ate fregola pasta was in 2009 at Nancy Silverton’s restaurant Mozza. My friend Michele and I…

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A plate of food with green beans and meat.

Haricot Vert & Dandelion Salad with Bacon & Dried Cranberries and A Spunky Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette

03/14/2016 |

If you are looking for a green salad to serve with your St. Patrick’s Day dinner this week, and by…

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A white plate topped with corn and peaches.

Nectarine & Corn Salad with Lime Ginger Cilantro Vinaigrette

08/30/2015 |

Stone fruit and corn on the cob are piled high at the market now, celebrating the last soft days of…

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Three Bean Salad

06/17/2015 |

I think this is one of the best picnic and BBQ party salads of all time. It is one of…

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Red Lentil, Carrot & Avocado Salad

03/17/2015 |

Do you ever go through your pantry and check all the expiration dates to see what you need to use…

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Waldorf Turkey Salad

02/04/2015 |

  Following Thanksgiving I had some great turkey leftovers. After the obligatory turkey, butter, salt and sourdough sandwich, which I…

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Avocado & Pecans

11/15/2014 |

As Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, I am finalizing my chosen side dishes and making my shopping list. I decided on…

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Fennel Romano Coins & Salad Greens with Buttermilk Sriracha Dressing

09/19/2014 |

Did you know that September 7th was Grandparents Day? Yes, I’m sure you all did. But here I am, a…

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A plate of food with meat and vegetables on it.

Thai Beef Salad from Patricia Rose at Fresh Food in a Flash Cooking Class

07/14/2014 |

I am a cooking class junky. I love going to cooking classes. So imagine my happiness when I was recently…

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A white plate topped with vegetables and meat.

Grilled Shrimp & Potato Tomato Avocado Salad

05/24/2014 |

Memorial Day. The kick-off of the summer grilling season. We wait all year for this day, don’t we? Well, I…

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