I first saw this salad in The NY Times, and I made it that night years ago. What I love about it, is the flavor of the farro–which is cooked in apple cider with bay leaves, so I want to make the farro the star as opposed to the arugula. Don’t worry about the “fresh”…
Category: Salad
Grilled Corn Salad with Couscous, Avocado, and Cuke
I love corn and pasta in all their iterations! Summer ends for me when fresh corn disappears from the markets. This is my standard corn salad with the new addition of couscous. You only have a very few more weeks, so make it now~~~ INGREDIENTS 4 ears fresh corn (about 4 cups) 4 Tbsp. olive…
Not Just Another Pasta Salad
I know — we all have a zillion of them. And usually they’re filled to the brim with a a dozen or more ingredients that all intersect, and so all you taste is the dressing. This is my favorite barbecue side dish that celebrates the best of summer. SERVINGS: 8 – 10 SIDE-DISH INGREDIENTS 8…
BLT Corn Summer Salad
Sweet corn, tomatoes, basil — flavors that scream of summer — and bacon, of course, because EVERYTHING tastes better with bacon! Ingredients 6 slices bacon , chopped 6 ears fresh sweet corn, kernels cut from the cob. Note: The freshest corn — field to kitchen — needs nothing to be perfect. But, if your corn isn’t killer sweet, I…
Fire and Ice Melon Salad
Serves 8 This is a John Ash recipe. I took a couple of cooking classes from him, and this is one of the recipes we made. It’s a perfect summertime dish to start a lunch or dinner. The heat of the serrano chiles contrasts with the cool, refreshing melon and the mint and lime to…
Parmesan Vinagrette
I’m a creature of habit. I’ve been using a standard vinaigrette dressing (minced shallots, olive oil, mustard, and some kind of vinegar) for decades. But, I recently had a revelation when I tried this parm vinaigrette from ATK. THIS is my new favorite. Try it. You’ll LOVE it! Whisk 3/4 cup finely grated (microplane) Parmesan…
Grilled Lemongrass Pork and Rice Noodle Salad
I am in love with Asian Box, a small chain takeout restaurant in the Pruneyard in Campbell. You HAVE to check this out: http://www.asianbox.com/menu Everything on that menu (except maybe the caramel egg) is so delicious, but it took just a couple visits to find my favorite: Lemongrass pork with chilled rice noodles, bean sprouts,crispy…
Orzo with Everything
This is possibly one of five recipes that has been on repeat through most of my adult life. I play with the “Everything” part so much so that the recipe is never the same twice. Pasta — with a vinaigrette — and lots of stuff in it is my idea of a great time! Ingredients…
Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
My very, very, very, very favorite salad dressing!! A Chipotle knockoff! MMMMMMmmmhmmHMMMMM!!! INGREDIENTS 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons honey 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 2 small garlic cloves, roughly chopped INSTRUCTIONS Combine all of the ingredients in a blender or mini food processor and…
Cafe Barber 