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Tabbouleh

Not only have I been really into fresh mint lately (see: mint chocolate chip ice cream), but I’ve also been on a bit of a parsley kick. I’ve always loved tabbouleh, but I’ve recently been enjoying parsely in cole slaw and romaine salads. To me, it’s a wonderfully fresh and detoxifying ingredient. [...]

Spring Panzanella Salad

Please forgive me, in advance, for using what has likely become a cliche, an unoriginal play on words, or whatever you want to call it. I have no other way of saying this quite so effectively, so here it goes: I’m completely smitten with Smitten Kitchen. I know I’m not the only one who’s smitten (I’ve seen the [...]

Roasted Carrot Salad

It’s been a busier-than-expected week for me, from traveling back to Michigan for my bridal showers to returning to New York to reorganize the apartment to accommodate my new shower “swag.” The past few days have involved several trips to Bed, Bath and Beyond, The Salvation Army for drop-offs and a complete overhaul of our kitchen [...]

Citrus Jicama Salad

Ironically, while I was in the midst of testing my 4th batch of streusel bars, I actually got hungry. I was craving something light and clean to contrast the sweet and buttery bars. I usually make a jicama salad with mango and mint. But grapefruit is in season and mango is a little harder to find [...]

Vegan Caesar Salad

Caesar salad is one of those ubiquitous menu items. It ranges anywhere from a pre-packaged container of stale croutons and wilted lettuce at the airport to the real good stuff that’s tossed tableside, to order, at the best Italian restaurants. As a result, the legitimacy of any given Caesar is sometimes questioned, let alone [...]

Kale Salad with Quinoa and Cranberries

There are few things I love more than a new food discovery. Whether it be a new restaurant, a new product (I almost died and went to heaven when I discovered Purely Decadent ice cream in Whole Foods one hot summer day), or a new ingredient, it’s always exciting bringing some variety into your food world. [...]

Post Holiday Detox Meal

I’ve acquired certain survival tips that I find are helpful when dealing with holiday gatherings that revolve solely around food. First, there’s the post-meal nap — an obligatory revival period that allows the body to process the food consumed and the energy spent preparing it. If you’re ambitious, a good evening walk also helps [...]

Turkish Shepherd’s Salad

This is a healthy – yet addictive — salad that goes great as a side with any Middle Eastern dish, such as mujadarah. A single recipe makes enough to serve 2-4 (depending on how many other items are on your menu), but I like to make a triple recipe and have it on hand over a few days [...]

Peanutty Stir-Fry Salad

I think one of my favorite flavor combinations in the whole world is peanut butter with soy sauce, sesame oil and chile flakes. Peanut butter is rich and creamy, and seems to perfectly compliment the heat and saltiness of the rest of the ingredients. You sometimes see this combination over noodles, or in some sort of [...]

Baked Calamari Salad with Avocado Vinaigrette

This is one of my favorite dishes — and Gennaro’s, too. It’s easy to make, healthy, and versatile. You can add just about any fruit to the salad. I have used pomagranate and dried cherries in the past. It’s great to be able to enjoy calamari that isn’t heavily battered or deep fried. I have also [...]