Another thank you to Molly Baz, author of Cook this Book and More is More for creating this punchy recipe with herb-packed meatballs, salsa and pickle rice. I love recipes that use the same ingredient in several different ways. It’s an easy trick to layer lots of flavor, especially when cooking with healthier ingredients. In…
Category: Salads
Whipped Parsnips (instead of potatoes)
For a delicious twist on mashed potatoes use parsnips instead. Parsnips are in the carrot family and have a slightly sweet, spicy carrot flavor. I think of them as an old fashioned root vegetable but I would love to see them make their way on more dinner plates. Best when cooked, use them in soups,…
Pasta Salad with a Twist
Full admission, whenever I make pasta salad, it’s always “just okay”. Not flavorful enough, too many ingredients, occasionally soggy pasta. Alison Roman nailed it with this updated version of pasta salad using fresh and sundried tomatoes and sauteing a host of flavorful ingredients before tossing them with the warm pasta. This will be a huge…
Spiced Chicken with Dates in Lettuce Cups
Ground chicken or turkey gets a knockout punch of flavor from red curry paste, ginger, and garlic and a subtle sweetness from chopped dates. Serve this in lettuce cups or nappa cabbage leaves topped with fresh mint for a light, summer meal. I didn’t have the right type of lettuce for serving in cups so…
Beets and Chickpeas with Yogurt
This flavorful side dish or salad is similar to a raita which is a traditional Indian sauce or side. I based this recipe off a traditional raita but because I didn’t have all of the ingredients, I had to make some swaps. I used a thicker Skyr type yogurt, swapped parsley for cilantro and since…
Watermelon Pizza
Nothing is more refreshing than a wedge of juicy watermelon on a hot summer day. For a fun little twist, add some yogurt and fruit and call it pizza. Set out a toppings bar and have your kids make their own. It’s a perfect little treat for your Labor Day celebration!
Melon and Avocado Salad with Fennel Dust
This is an impressive salad that’s easy to assemble with few ingredients. You want to be sure the melon is ripe and sweet because it’s the balance of the sweetness from the melon that works so well with the other ingredients. Just scoop out the melon and avocado into the bowl and top with the…
Baked Salmon with Dill and Ginger Citrus Salad
Fresh dill with salmon is a beautiful combo. Add the sweet and sour zing of ginger and citrus and you’ve got a winning dish. Baking the salmon at a low temperature allows time for the flavor of the dill to infuse into the salmon and keeps the salmon moist and flakey. Serve the salmon alongside…
Green Goddess Dressing
This is not the trending TikTok version that calls for over 16 ingredients but rather a deliciously easy, 6-ingredient dressing that comes together with a whirl of your blender. You’ll want to keep it on hand for your favorite salads, a dip for crunch veggies or as a marinade chicken or fish. This dressing uses…
Pear and Ginger Salad
When pears are in season, I love using them in as many ways as possible. Tossing them with a light ginger and soy dressing and serving them over greens with a sprinkle of walnuts is a fast and easy way to give them the attention they deserve.
Mastering Mezze
Mezze refers to a mixture of small dishes, served as either an appetizer or a light meal. This style of eating is very popular in the Middle East and Mediterranean countries. Mezze staples include dips, vegetables, salads, and bread. I will often assemble ingredients that I already have in the fridge and the pantry so…
Spiced Honey Drizzle (perfect over roasted veggies)
I’m a huge fan of roasting any vegetable with just some olive oil, salt and pepper but occasionally I want to kick it up a notch. This honey glaze goes well with any roasted veggie but I especially love it with cauliflower. The turmeric gives the cauliflower a bright yellow glow and the in the…