I first tasted this rice vegetable salad years ago, courtesy of my friend Jamie of caviar pie fame. It features lots of vegetables, cold rice, olives and herbs. Perfect for hot weather, you can play with infinite variations in case you're missing or don't like one or more of the elements. Filling, yet light, the salad is a cornucopia of vegetables, with a few herbs, olives and currants for added flavor. Tied together with a vinaigrette dressing, the elements blend while retaining ... read more
Mint Basil Ricotta Dip, A Summery Delight
When herbs come into season, I begin to dream of how to use them. This Mint Basil Ricotta Dip is my latest herb adventure - a true summery delight. It's relatively easy to figure out ways to use mint and basil separately. Given the chance, I'd use mint in almost every meal while it grows in abundance during the late spring and summer. I adore my Minty Couscous and add fresh mint leaves to the lovely lettuce I get from my Norman's Farm Market CSA. Mint goes well in hot weather ... read more
Grandpa’s Greek salad
This summer salad template is called Grandpa's Greek salad in my family. Use the best tomatoes you can find and just a few other ingredients. Mix them together and let the salad marinate for an hour ... read more
Watermelon – From Ancient Seeds to Modern Curry
What fruit can you add to stir-fry, drink as agua fresca or beer, and make into sashimi or curry? Watermelon. Of course, you can enjoy it in its natural state too. Simply sliced or used as an ... read more
Homemade cole slaw – easy picnic & bar-b-cue salad
Nowadays we're slowly coming out of our social isolation. Planning events with vaccinated friends feels both oddly difficult and yet normal too. Invitations to dinner cause me to pause over what I ... read more
Simple Small Batch Rhubarb Ginger Jam
Simple Small Batch Rhubarb Ginger Jam marries two of my favorite ingredients, rhubarb and ginger. The jam is slightly sweet, but not cloying. Fresh ginger gives the jam complexity and a touch of ... read more
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