Aug 23 2024
Peppery arugula, crisp Asian pear, creamy Gorgonzola, and toasted walnuts come together in a salad that feels elegant without being complicated. Asian pears are especially good here because they remain wonderfully crisp when sliced, providing a juicy sweetness against the sharper arugula and salty blue cheese. Toasted walnuts bring richness and crunch, while a simple …
Jul 06 2024
Colorful, fresh, and packed with plenty of texture, this Mexican-inspired pasta salad combines tender pasta with black beans, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, and a bright lime-cumin dressing. It is the kind of salad that works equally well as a summer side dish or a light vegetarian lunch. Bring it …
Jul 02 2024
Tender potatoes, crisp cucumber, sharp red onion, and fresh chives come together in this creamy summer potato salad with a tangy Dijon dressing. It is lighter and fresher than a loaded potato salad but still has the creamy texture people expect at a backyard barbecue. Cucumber adds a cool crunch that makes the salad especially …
Jul 01 2024
Cold, juicy watermelon, salty feta, fresh mint, and a bright honey-lime dressing make this one of the easiest summer salads you can put on the table. The combination works because every ingredient brings something different. Watermelon is crisp and sweet, feta is creamy and salty, mint adds cool freshness, and lime supplies the acidity that …
Jun 17 2024
Crispy smashed potatoes give you the best parts of roasted potatoes and mashed potatoes in a single side dish: deeply golden, crunchy edges surrounding soft, fluffy centers. The technique is wonderfully simple. Small potatoes are boiled until tender, drained and allowed to steam-dry, then gently flattened on a baking sheet. Olive oil settles into every …
Jun 15 2024
Warmer weather calls for lighter meals rich in protein and complemented with refreshing seasonal salads. Try this dish the next time you’re looking for dinnertime inspiration and enjoy al fresco on your patio or balcony. Pan Seared Salmon Paired with a Grapefruit Summer Salad Serves 4 Prep Time: 5 min Total Time: 15 min Ingredients: …
May 31 2024
Tangy red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, basil, and a pinch of red pepper come together in this easy homemade Italian dressing. It takes about five minutes to make and works on far more than a bowl of lettuce. Toss it with tomatoes and cucumbers, use it for pasta salad, spoon …
Apr 27 2024
Double-duty recipes make flavorful sides or full meals Dress up your greens and add some extra crunch with this bacon-infused salad recipe. Perfect as a side dish, this quick-to-prepare and delicious meal can also hold its own as a busy weeknight dinner. Add shredded chicken for extra protein. Mixed Greens with Bacon Dressing Preparation time: …
Apr 12 2024
Hot, savory brown gravy is the ingredient that transforms a pile of fries and fresh cheese curds into poutine. The best poutine gravy should be rich enough to coat the fries but still fluid enough to pour easily. It should taste deeply savory without being overwhelmingly beefy, excessively salty, or so thick that it sits …
Apr 05 2024
Tender kale, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, salty feta, toasted almonds, and sweet dried cranberries come together in this easy kale salad with a bright lemon-Dijon vinaigrette. Raw kale can make an excellent salad green, but it benefits from a little more attention than tender lettuce. Removing the tough stems, chopping the leaves into manageable …
