‘Salad’ Recipes

My good friend Cheryl is having a baby, her third, so we are throwing her a baby shower. We are all of a certain age that baby shower games no longer interest us (if they ever did) and were thinking that Cheryl is going to need some pampering, so the theme is a Spa Party. [Continue...]

This is my version of one of my favorite salads from the Sweetwater Tavern in Northern Virginia. The secrete to plump cranberries and dates is to soak them. I like to put them in a bowl and cover them with water for about 30 minutes.   If you want really amazing flavor soak them in white [Continue...]

Ingredients – Creamy Cider Vinaigrette: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream or 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 tsp dry mustard 1 clove garlic, minced Celery Slaw: 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled & deveined 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp Spanish paprika sea salt and fresh ground black [Continue...]

Ingredients: 1 large artichoke lemon, halved spring mix greens 1 1/2 teaspoons mild extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling 1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 wedge Parmigiano-Reggiano for curls Directions: Cut off artichoke stem and discard. Cut off top inch of artichoke [Continue...]

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups orzo 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock 2 small zucchini 16 black olives 1/4 cup sliced almonds 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp chopped cilantro 1 tbsp chopped parsley a pinch of ground cumin a pinch of cayenne pepper Directions: Cook orzo in vegetable stock until al dente. [Continue...]

Ingredients: 1 Cup Fresh Strawberries 2 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1 tsp. Honey 2 Tbsp. Chopped Pistachio Nuts 1 4 oz. log goat cheese 4 Cups Arugula Leaves 1 cup mixed blackberries, blueberries and strawberries Directions: For the dressing: in blender combine 3/4 cup of strawberries, vinegar, oil, and honey. Blend until [Continue...]