Pineapple Slaw

Pineapple Slaw

During the last few months (COVID) I have been watching Christina Tosi on Instagram, and learning a ton. Recently, she has been featuring guests and their recipes. The recipe for Pineapple Slaw from Ash Ledet, is a perfect sandwich topping or side to any spicy 

Poppy Seed Dressing

Poppy Seed Dressing

I have always enjoyed when someone makes a salad with a good poppy seed dressing. I found this recipe years ago in a Saveur magazine and have kept it in my recipe file for years.The note on the recipe says: Popularized by Texas cookbook author 

Maple Braised Belgian Endive

Maple Braised Belgian Endive

Ingredients:6 Heads of Belgian Endive, split lengthwise4 Tbsps. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter1/4 cup maple syrup5-6 sage leavesSalt and pepper to tasteDirections:Preheat oven to 350 degreesMelt butter in large saucepan that can hold all of the endive.  Add Maple syrup and sage leaves, swirling to combine. 

Pasta Salad with Bocconcini

Pasta Salad with Bocconcini

Ingredients 8 oz. cooked pasta.  Preferably campanelle or fusilli1 small zucchini (sliced thinly with a mandoline)3 c. halved cherry tomatoes (yellow and red)1 c. halved bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)3/4 c. fresh basil1 clove garlic3 T red wine vinegar1/2 c. good olive oilkosher salt and fresh ground 

White Bean and Tomato Salad

White Bean and Tomato Salad

Ingredients2 15 oz. cans of cannellini beans rinsed and drained1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes2/3 cup diced red onion1/4 cup chopped fresh dill1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar2 garlic clovessalt and pepper to tasteDirectionsCombine ingredients and refrigerate 1 day 

Cabbage Slaw with Tangy Mustard Seed Dressing

Cabbage Slaw with Tangy Mustard Seed Dressing

Ingredients 8 cups presliced green cabbage (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup grated carrot  2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons brown mustard seeds 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/2 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar  3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 

Panzanella on a Stick

Panzanella on a Stick

Ingredients For Salad Sticks12 cocktail picks1 loaf French bread, cut into 24 (1-inch) cubes 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil1 tsp. garlic powder½ tsp. saltPinch of black pepper24 cherry tomatoes24 small fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)24 basil leaves1 English cucumber, sliced into 1-inch pieces, then quartered