Salads
Herbed Pumpkin Seed Dressing
I’ve managed to keep a lovely herb garden alive this summer and absolutely delight in harvesting twice a week to make up a luscious dressing for salads. I eat a large raw salad daily, rotating […]
All the Flavors Cabbage Salad
Spicy, sweet, salty, you name it, this salad has it all. So cool and refreshing, it’s the perfect summer salad. This one was inspired by our soaring Texas temps and my day-long attempt not to […]
Fall Slaw
These gorgeous purple cabbage heads called me by name at the Damariscotta Maine Coop. Locally grown with sweet, crisp leaves they produced a crunchy slaw packed with texture and flavor that didn’t disappoint. The pomegranate […]
A Warming Spiced Chia Porridge
When last week, during the fierce winter storms in Texas, all I wanted to do was to warm my children and give them comfort there was an ocean between us. And as often my go-to, […]
Spring Cabbage Rolls with Lemon Shallot Glaze
The secret to easy cabbage rolls is, to begin with, a large loosely packed head of cabbage, the kind found at your local markets or organic coop. I so love the concept of cabbage rolls […]
Caramelized Shallot Pasta
While I’m trying to fit in before lunch hikes and face meetings until 10 pm I’m on the prowl for quick to the table meals. This recipe will surely find a place in my new […]
A Winter Salad
Doesn’t this winter salad make you smile? Every bite of this crunchy dish is full of vitality and joy, exactly what is needed during the long months of winter. You truly don’t need a recipe […]
Mindful Slaw
Chopping these gorgeous vegetables is a perfect opportunity to practice mindfulness in simple everyday kitchen tasks. Take your time and appreciate the gift of this present moment. Ingredients Salad 1 large or 2 medium […]
Schwäbischer Kartoffelsalat
Enjoy this refreshing potato salad from the Swabian region of Germany. Be sure to plan ahead as it improves when the potatoes are given a few hours to absorb the simple dressing. Ingredients 1 ½ […]
Creamy, Dreamy Vegan Dressings
The heat is here already in Texas. That means salads brimming with fresh local produce show up on our table every day. While a vinaigrette dressing is always delicious, there are times something rich and […]
A Farmer’s Market Salad
When tender stems of baby broccoli, French breakfast radishes, and gorgeous Russian kale made their appearance last week at the Farmer’s Market, I saw the makings of a perfect spring salad. A big thank you […]
Spirit Fire Salad Dressing
More often than not it’s the amazing dressing that has you or your guests reaching for another serving of salad. Having a stash of go to recipes brings ease to salad prep, making a plant […]