Category Archives: Salads

A Seasonal Menu for March

A Menu for March Burrata with Peppers in Olive Oil and Capers Crostini with Cicerchia and Dandelion Greens Smoked Black Cod with Arugula, Leeks and Potatoes in a Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette Braised Mint Lamb Shanks with Green Pea Risotto Olive … Continue reading

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Radicchio Salad with Bacon and Eggs – Sunday Lunch for Two

A busy week lies ahead but I wanted to put up a brief post to share some highlights from the past weekend. My sweet son Max has been away on a school trip to Quebec City where he is practising … Continue reading

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Kale Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash and Toasted Hazelnuts

It is shaping up to be a busy weekend. I will be making pizzas for the open studio my friend Ross will be hosting for the annual East Side Culture Crawl on Friday night. If you happen to be out … Continue reading

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Glazed Carrots with Saffron, Pistachios and Mint

Yesterday was one of those days where there were many things on my to-do list and yet somehow very little got done. There were plans to bake a cake, make some fresh pasta for ravioli, work on the cooking class … Continue reading

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Dungeness Crab Salad with Avocado, Roasted Beets, Crème Fraîche and Lime

Two weekends ago I was invited out for dinner at a friend’s house. This may not sound like a big deal but I very, very rarely get invited out for dinner at someone’s home. I used to wonder if this … Continue reading

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Mediterranean Salad with Marinated Radishes and Mint on Grilled Bread

Back with a recipe at last. This one is perfect for these last, long, lazy days of summer with all the amazing tomatoes from the Farmer’s Market and the profusion of mint that is growing in the garden. When I … Continue reading

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Celery and Fennel Salad with Medjool Dates and Parmesan Cheese

I am leaving today for Holland. At 4 pm actually and, as usual, I still have to pack my bag and get myself organized for the trip. Some things never change. I will be back in just over a week … Continue reading

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Quinoa, Chickpea, Pear and Arugula Salad with a Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Well that was a bit more of a hiatus than I had been planning on. Lots has been going on and, to be honest, I have been struggling to keep up. There was Christmas and all of the holiday stuff … Continue reading

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