Little Verrines of Fresh ‘Ratatouille’ ~ Petites verrines à la ‘ratatouille’ fraîche
‘A woman cooks for love of her man, a chef for himself, for his pride.’ Robert J. Courtine, quoted in …
Category Archives: Salads
Mâche and Mango Salad
National Public Radio broadcast a story about the “American commercial debut of mâche” in 2003. It would have been more …
Chickpea Salad Provençale
“It is not given to all men to season well.” This line appears on the title page of John Evelyn’s …
Pear, Pancetta and Toasted Walnut Salad with Coriander and Lemon Vinaigrette
Since the days when ancient Greeks and Romans reclined at table and ate salad, there has been dispute over whether …
Shrimp, Avocado and Mango Cocktails
Like a player piano that pretty much plays itself–with a little help from someone to tend it–certain dishes just about …
Carrot Salad Clementine
Fruits and vegetables have histories–as do people and events–that are a combination of truth and tale. Fact and story both go into …
Fried Mozarella with Lettuces, Marinated Tomatoes, and Fresh Basil Vinaigrette
Italian Food by Elizabeth David, was first published in London in 1954. In it, Mrs. David describes Mozarella in two …
Salad of Lettuces, Mandarin oranges, Avocado, and Pomegranate Seeds
Pomegranate seeds are suited to a salad in a dinner menu marking Summer’s end. They figure in the Greek myth …
Autumn Salads: Persimmon Variations I and II
Persimmons look like and are an autumnal fruit. The persimmon season begins in September and doesn’t end until well into …
Two Salad Variations on an Arizona theme with Peaches, Tomatoes and Cilantro
Depending on the combination of salad ingredients you use, this salad is either a meal in itself or a salad …
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