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Salmon and Greens over Beans

This originally happened by using leftovers. In my refrigerator I had leftover quinoa and grilled salmon and made it into a summertime dinner with arugula and tomatoes. It was so fresh and zesty, filling and tasty, a feast of color, flavor and texture that a friend asked me for the recipe. I sometimes plan my weekly […]

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Quinoa Tabbouleh

Love this! It’s a fun twist on traditional tabbouleh, which is made with bulgur. This dish comes out of my kitchen with  frequency during the summer months. It is very versatile; I make it as as a one-dish dinner served over a bed of spinach or as a side to grilled chicken, or roasted pork […]

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Sweet Potato and Russet Potato Salad with Greens and Bacon

Skip the bacon and make it vegetarian. Did you know sweet potatoes are not the same as yams? Sweet potatoes, native of North America, are a superfood loaded with vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. Yams are starchy roots native of Africa and also grown in tropical parts of Asia, South America and the Caribbean. Nutritionally, sweet […]

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Spinach and Orange Salad with Black Olives

There’s alchemy between oranges and black olive that is delightful. I like to make this salad with dishes I associate with Spain such as the Roasted Cod with Red Bell Pepper and Tomato Sauce or Seafood Paella with Edamame. Toss salad with CMF Basic Salad Dressing Variations: Instead of spinach, use mixed greens or baby kale […]

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Asparagus, Snap Peas and Green Beans with Mint

Serves 8 Setting out to create my Easter menu, asparagus was one of the first thoughts that came to mind. Ever since I read Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver years ago, I associate asparagus with spring. I’ve learned to look for tender stalks as they have the most delightful taste; beware those with thick […]

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Colored Coleslaw

Did you know coleslaw came from the Dutch term koolsla, meaning cabbage salad?  The kool part is the Dutch word for cabbage and the sla part is a Dutch abbreviation of the word salade. [su_expanding_quote_web alignment=”full” source_site=”Culinary Lore” source_url=”http://www.culinarylore.com/food-history:where-does-coleslaw-come-from” full_quote=”Coleslaw has come to mean any type of dressed salad with shredded vegetables. Slaws may be […]

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Sweet Potato and Poblano Pepper Salad

Oh la la the contrasts in this dish: color, texture, sweet and spicy. Now here’s a potato salad I love! Add the black beans and it’s robust and filling enough to be a main entree. I serve it at room temperature. You can make it a day ahead. If so (the dressing gets absorbed over […]

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Purple Potatoes with Sugar Snap Peas and Mint

Fresh, crunchy, juicy sugar snap peas are a delightful taste of spring. A serving bowl of green sugar snap peas contrasting with purple potatoes dresses up a table. If purple potatoes are not available, use other small potatoes instead. And regular peas can be substituted for sugar snap peas. Purple Potatoes with Sugar Snap Peas and Mint […]

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Kale Salad with Apricots and Nuts

The contrast of kale with the sweetness of apricots and crunch of the nuts makes this a memorable salad. No apricots or pine nuts? No problem! Use raisins, cranberries or dates instead and any other chopped nut (almond, walnut or sunflower/pumpkin seeds. You can also use spinach instead of kale. Toss in some leftover cooked […]

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Spinach and Pea Salad

This is a quick salad that infuses the body with a  good dosage of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. This can be a foundation on which to add many different ingredients: add some left-over quinoa and a hardboiled egg for a satisfying meal. Use defrosted edamame or lima beans instead of the peas and add a chopped ripe […]