This vinaigrette is delicious on just about any salad but I prefer it on fresh spinach. While living in Chicago, I fell…
Salads
Modern Mediterranean Salad
Traditionally the Mediterranean salad is made of finely chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, mint and parsley - and the f…
Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
Tabbouleh is a popular Middle Eastern dish often served as an appetizer...…
Walnut and Cilantro Salad
Not everyone likes cilantro, but for those who do, here is a healthy, nutrient-dense salad that works well as a light si…
Pesto Vinaigrette Dressing
This rich green-colored salad dressing combines the traditional pesto flavors of basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese wit…
Cold Zucchini and Mint Salad
June is peak zucchini season and we eat zucchini all summer long – grilled, fried, steamed, and even raw. Zucchini is l…
Swiss Chard Stalk and Tahini Dip
This is an ingenious Middle Eastern dish, and another example of how Mediterranean cooks never let a thing go to waste.…
Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing
I created this dressing while trying to find a way to make a simple lettuce salad feel substantial. Mayonnaise wasn’t a…
A Ragout of White Beans and Red Chard
I love the way red chard bleeds into the beans, tingeing them with pink. The herbs add dimension and color to this comfo…
Thai Beef Salad with Onion and Lemongrass
Lemongrass is an herb with a distinctly sour flavor that is often used in Thai cuisine. Various parts of the plant can b…
