I love bloggers. They spur my memories and my imagination. I was reading ParisBreakfast. She went on an outing. They were serving red fruit salad. That made me think of one of my favorite lunch places, a little French Bistro … [Read more...] about Red Fruit Salad
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Potatoes and Green Beans
I first had this recipe of potatoes and green beans at my mother-in-law’s many years ago. And then I was watching Lidia Bastianich. She was making my mother-in-law’s salad. The one she used to make so often and she always made it for the 4th of July family reunions. … [Read more...] about Potatoes and Green Beans
Tuscan Tuna and Bean Salad
I have made Tuscan Tuna and Bean Salad many times, but I found this new-to-me delicious tuna and for me it just took this salad over the top. If you think you don’t like tuna it is probably because you have not had good tuna. It is a little pricey, but I think it is worth the … [Read more...] about Tuscan Tuna and Bean Salad
Delicata Squash and Salad
Delicata Squash and Salad Only in the last few years have I started getting acquainted with squash. They just did not seem that special. Then I made Butternut Squash Soup with Chipotle. Although the photos do not do it justice, it is delicious. It embraces all the taste buds; … [Read more...] about Delicata Squash and Salad
Chickpea Shrimp Bell Pepper and Parsley Salad
Previously, I made Ricardo Larrivée’s Fennel and Pomegranate Salad. I just discovered him last fennel/apple/pomegranate season, and I am so happy I did. The salad is so simple, yet so flavorful. I think it may be the best salad I ever made, or so I thought. Then I had a reason to … [Read more...] about Chickpea Shrimp Bell Pepper and Parsley Salad
Fennel and Pomegranate Salad
I hate licorice. I used to throw the black jellybeans in the trash if I ended up with one. I found them that offensive. Raw fennel has a licorice taste. I find that weird because while I hate licorice I love fennel. … [Read more...] about Fennel and Pomegranate Salad
Grapefruit Avocado Salad
Vinaigrette - It’s All In The Ratio I am embarrassed to say how long it took me to learn to make my own salad dressing. I asked my mom how to make it. I asked my mother-in-law how to make it. I asked my good friend how to make it, and my sister. They all said just pour it … [Read more...] about Grapefruit Avocado Salad
