Category Archives: Salads

A Niçoise Salad and Joie Rosé for Summer

I have been back from Paris for a few days now but have been so busy spending time with my sweet family, fighting the jet lag and editing my photos of the trip (shown in chronological order on my Flickr … Continue reading

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Arugula, Roasted Asparagus and Pea Shoot Salad with Croutons and Parmesan

Just easing back into the world of bread and cheese and all those other good things I’ve been missing. So in the spirit of my new found sense of moderation (don’t worry, it will only last a week or so) … Continue reading

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Halibut Cheeks à la Niçoise

Halibut cheeks. Not super well known and, truth be told, on the pricey side. But here on the west coast they signal spring and their sweet, scallop like flavour and texture make them something to celebrate. Fresh halibut is widely … Continue reading

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Endive Salad with Citrus, Stilton and Toasted Pecans

I made this salad as part of our Wednesday night dinner (with Anneliese) to go with braised beef short ribs and buttered egg noodles. The crunchy bitterness of the endive and tang of the navel and blood oranges were a … Continue reading

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Arugula salad for Kathy

My friend Kathy is leaving for a ski vacation on Thursday. She is going with her family of 5 and two other families with a bunch of kids that range in age from 2 to 16. On one of the … Continue reading

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