Snappy Strawberry Salad – with Masala-Tov Vinaigrette Strawberry season is so short. And this year it seems like nature is giving us a gift with the juiciest berries. Run, don’t walk and make this salad pronto. The snap of sugar peas, crunch from cucumbers and sweet and tart berries is dressed just enough with a […]
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Fall Slaw
Apple + Cucumber + Golden Beets & Red Pepper Slaw Late September is a time for school, routines, shorter days, cooler nights and meals that are quick and simple. This week’s salad/slaw was just that, using everything fresh from the market, I made a salad or slaw that was so refreshing and reaffirmed yet again […]
Red, Crunch & Green
Red Bok Choy & Cucumber Salad + Strawberry & Cilantro Vinaigrette What do you do at the first market of the growing season? I had the butterflies, like first day of school; I got to see all my regular farmers, artisanal producers and customers. And since it’s still early in the season, I knew the […]
Cucumbers + Blueberry & Thai Basil
Cucumber Salad + Thai Basil & Blueberry Vinaigrette I love farmer’s markets, and as a strong proponent of supporting local vendors, the Saturday market at Wakefield’s Lake Quannapowitt has been my weekly ritual. Since I started this blog and developing recipes, I’d always thought about how great it would be to share them at the […]
