Fall Greens

Fall Greens

I was reminded the other night of how abundant fall greens are right now. I found myself making kale chips as an appetizer, massaging kale for salad, and blanching kale for sautéing – and I still had kale left over! I love the abundance of fall greens and all...
Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad with Basil Microgreens

Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad with Basil Microgreens

The tomato harvest is in full swing! Tomatoes of all shapes, sizes, and colors are available right now at market. When you’ve had your fill of them plain (the first ones are so good just as is, perhaps sliced, with a little salt), try a caprese salad. A traditional...
Shaved Carrot and Fennel Salad

Shaved Carrot and Fennel Salad

Photo by Zachary Cross Want an easy and beautiful salad for a warm summer evening? Try this one with carrots and fennel. When hunting for fennel recipes I came across many recipes for shaved fennel! I normally think of cooking fennel, but, as Mollie Katzen says in The...
Kale Salad with Butternut Squash and Orange

Kale Salad with Butternut Squash and Orange

Although my original intention was simply to make supper one evening using kale I had purchased that week, my search for a recipe led to research about the popularity of this now ubiquitous vegetable. Since it’s both the darling and devil of the food world the results...
Spicy Cucumber Salad

Spicy Cucumber Salad

This salad is a great side dish and easy to put together for potlucks. It is a quick Korean side dish and pairs well with most meals. The soy sauce, sesame seeds, and pepper can be left out for a more mild salad. Also try using another oil-vinegar combination. I first...