Salads

Salads that combine something old with something new are fun to explore, especially in the summertime. In this case, the something old is farro, a grain in the wheat family that dates back to Etruscan times. When cooked, farro takes on a nutty flavor along–Read more

Gathering with friends and family for meals brings much needed light into the dark days of winter. On those occasions, I love having a new dish to share that has a bit of sparkle in it. This winter salad brings roasted butternut squash, leafy greens,–Read more

These waning days of summer cause me to want to celebrate our local sun-kissed produce at its peak.  I was lucky enough last week to have a friend offer me an abundance of tomatoes from her garden. They included Japanese Black Trifele and Pink Bumblebee–Read more

Now that grilling season is open, I’m always looking for easy sides that can complement our meals. I want dishes that add to the festivities. This rice salad fits those categories.  It is colorful and flavorful, a great companion for meats or vegetables that are–Read more

My niece has planted her first garden this year and is harvesting beautiful peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Remembering a tempting salad recipe I had seen in the June 1999 issue of Bon Appétit, I asked myself what would happen if some of her Cajun cucumbers met a–Read more

I always look forward to the first weeks of spring and the appearance of fresh, local asparagus in the stores. The spears are beacons of the new season and bring beautiful color to meals. This salad that features fresh, crisp-tender asparagus alongside new potatoes, ham,–Read more