Recipe Sunday: Panzanella, the Perfect Picnic Salad
Labor day is fast approaching and it typically leaves me a little stymied. Especially if I’m invited to a gathering and the hosts say, “Don’t bring pasta salad, we’ve got that covered.” Because then –...
View ArticleRecipe Sunday: Crab Cakes
There is nothing better than a crab cake that is almost all crab. Seems silly to have to make this distinction, but depending on where you go, some crab cakes are about 80% fillers and 20% crab meat....
View ArticleRecipe Sunday: Strawberry Salad with Baby Greens and Lemon Vinaigrette
Sometimes you just need to laugh and get childish. Oh, and eat well and day drink. My cousin is my best friend – and that’s pretty amazing. It’s cool to have a friendship that doesn’t just span from...
View ArticleRecipe Sunday Hot Weather Hack: Broken Noodle Salad
Depending on where you live – man-oh-man – it’s been hot over the last week. I’m not ready for 90-plus degree days and humidity that makes the cats nap in the cool bathtub. So the other day when I was...
View ArticleRecipe Sunday: Pomegranate and Pear Salad with Parmesan Crisps
I love to cook, my mother loves to cook, so Thanksgiving is our day to play. However, it’s only going to be four of us for dinner this year, and Mom and I were talking about how to adjust the menu...
View ArticleRecipe Sunday: Barley and Endive Salad with Parsley Pesto
My father-in-law is a vegan and he mostly lives on tofu. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. In fact, I never really enjoyed tofu until he made me his signature dish. He mixes together a mean...
View ArticleRecipe Sunday: Roasted Orange, Cranberry and Mozzarella Salad
Happy New Year, Crasstalk! For anyone who made a resolution to eat healthier, here’s a little salad you can whip up in around 15 minutes. I come from a big “oranges in the Christmas stocking” family....
View ArticleRecipe Sunday: Cold Asian Salad with Apartment-Grown Corn Sprouts
I’ve had some big good life news. After nearly a decade in a small, dark, little railroad-style apartment, we moved into a big new place with lots of light. However, even though we gained an eating...
View ArticleRecipe Sunday: Chorizo and Lentil Salad
‘Tis the season for summer parties. And this is a fun dish to bring to any gathering of friends and family. Smoky chorizo flavor is played up with a warm smoked paprika vinaigrette and fresh chives. A...
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