Ever wonder how Coleslaw got its name. According to Wikipedia: “The term “coleslaw” arose in the 18th century as an anglicisation of the Dutch term “koolsla” (“kool” in Dutch sounds like “cole”) meaning “cabbage salad”. The “cole” part of the word ultimately derives from the Latin caulis, meaning cabbage.” Whether […]
Heirloom Tomatoes and Bleu Cheese are a magical combination. I wait all year for those indescribably delicious heirloom tomatoes. Yes, in this era of perpetual availability of all fruits and vegetables, there still is a special unique flavor to produce in its natural season. Tomatoes fall into this category. To […]
This colorful, light salad that is seen in Israel on every breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet, has become so well known the world over; that is is simply called Israeli Salad. This salad goes with everything. From adding it to Falafel to spreading it over Schnitzel, Israeli Salad adds color […]
This Endive Salad is special because the endive is mixed with blood orange, avocado and chioggia beets. This salad has both beautiful colors and contrasting textures. When I saw the rainbow sweet Chioggia beets, I imagined them with juicy, mildly acidic blood red oranges, pale green mellow avocados and crisp […]
Color, texture, flavor- this Turkish inspired Orange Salad with Onion, Avocado and Olives has it all. Sumac adds an intriguing fruity sour note. The cumin and thyme add earthiness; and the mint adds freshness. Orange Salad lends itself to multiple ways of serving. You can toss it together in a […]
The secret to having Cucumber Salad taste like it just came from the garden is in the salting. Draining the excess water from the cucumbers before you marinate them helps the cucumbers absorb the flavor of the sugar and vinegar. Loads of fresh dill puts Cucumber Salad over the top! […]
Watermelon and Feta Salad combines the flavors of sweet, juicy watermelon with that of salty, dry Feta. It is a match made in foodie heaven. Add blueberries and toasted pine nuts and you’ve got a beautiful light Summer salad. Isn’t it nice when there is absolutely no actual cooking involved? […]
Carrot Salad, made with purple, orange and white carrots shredded and tossed with lemon juice and sugar; it doesn’t get simpler than that. Prep time: 10 minutes
This Potato Salad with Vegetables and Herbs is colorful, crunchy and full of flavor. The trick to adding the most flavor to this Potato Salad is to add the sautéed onions and Balsamic Vinegar to the potatoes while they are still warm. They absorb the most flavor that way. This […]
Shredded Celery Root – Pear Salad takes advantage of Fall vegetables and fruit. Cut off all those gnarly bumps and root hairs from the outside of a celery root, and you’re left with a vegetable that imparts a delicate and refined flavor to whatever you add it to. For this […]