I wait all year for these 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 me, there is nothing more delicious and satisfying than […]
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 […]
Why the combination of Endive, Blood Orange, Avocado and Chioggia Beets? I think in color and contrasting flavors and 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 white endives. Toss the salad with […]
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 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? Just […]
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 […]
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. In this recipe, I mix shredded celery root with pears and toss them in a […]
Roasted Beet, Clementine, and Avocado salad tossed with lemon vinaigrette makes a wonderful salad combination. The earthiness of the beets combined with tangy clementines and creamy avocados is a play on texture, taste and color. This salad is how you eat healthy without forsaking flavor! Add some pomegranate arils, toasted […]