Plenty of mint, dill and lemon give this wonderful summer salad a bright, fresh taste; while fava beans, artichokes, arugula and pasta make this salad a complete protein, full of flavor and as always long on nutrition! Enjoy my Minted Pasta Salad with Fava and Peas as a stand alone meal or a superb side dish for […]
Asian Napa Slaw with Green Beans, Wakame, Cucumber and Kale
Ok so we all know how good seaweed is for optimal health and longevity; a superfood that should be included in the health conscious diet! Seaweed is an immune system modulator, and an endocrine system regulator which means consumption of this mineral laden superfood concludes improved health, more energy, weight management and overall well being! Try my Asian […]
Black Bean, Cashew and Pea Pod Salad
This is a fun summer salad full of nutritious black beans, healthy cashews and organic vegetables! A great stand alone salad and a perfect accompaniment to any grilled entrée! My Black Bean, Cashew and Pea Pod Salad is a keeper! I make my black beans from scratch but feel free to used a canned variety to save […]
Tagliatelle with Lamb, Chard and Olive Ragu
A simple pasta dish using left over grilled leg of lamb, nutritious swiss chard, eggplant, zucchini, grape tomatoes and kalamata olives in a not too rich sauce that screams with flavor!! This is really delicious! Serve with a simply dressed salad and a Pinot Noir! I just happened to grill a leg of lamb that […]
Carole “Bring the Salad”
Carole’s Salad They always ask me to “bring the salad”!! No wonder when it it filled with everything good, delicious and nutritious!! Enjoy with your favorite grill this 4th of July!! This yummy salad goes is a perfect party pleaser filled with crisp, organic, healthy vegetables! A compliment to any pot luck , party or […]
Dijon Potato Salad with Green Beans & Arugula
Yet another fantastic summer potato salad filled with yummy peppery greens and organic veggies. My Dijon Potato Salad with Green Beans & Arugula is lightly drenched with a Dijon lemon aioli and garnished with organic snap peas and pea shoots. Light and refreshing and just perfect with grilled fish or chicken! Enjoy!! 2 lbs […]
Quinoa Lentil Salad with Zaatar
South of the Border Fisherman’s Stew
A fusion recipe combining the traditional Portuguese stew with South of the Border flare! Portuguese Fisherman’s Stew is traditionally made with linguisa sausage, cod or tuna, tomatoes and potatoes. I thought a South of a Border rendition of this nutritious stew would be a welcome diversion! I have combined cooked heirloom beans grown in Mexico […]
Salmon and Crab Macaroni Salad
Mediterranean Corona Bean Salad
Gigantic heirloom Corona Beans make a wonderful presentation at table! I use these creamy yet firm beans from Rancho Gordo to make a yummy Mediterranean salad filled with artichoke hearts, parsley, kalamata olives and grape tomatoes, bathed in a vinaigrette of extra virgin olive oil and Spanish sherry vinegar. Serve my Mediterranean Corona […]