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This Butter Lettuce and Poached Pear Salad is one of our favorite Adventures In The Kitchen cooking school recipes. I discovered this delicious salad at Citrus City Grille, in Old Towne Orange, here in California. It features a red wine poached pear, candied nuts, and a Balsamic Vinaigrette. You know me when I find a…
The Lebanese Fattoush Salad is a popular dish on Middle Eastern dinner tables. It is a simple salad, tossed with a light red wine vinaigrette. This Lebanese Fattoush Salad is one of my favorite salads, any time of the year. It is a little tangy, a little crunchy and very light. The salad is part…
Is hosting a dinner party on your list for 2019? It should be and so should this Arugula Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette. It is a warm and savory start to your meal. I was sent a copy of The Southern Living Party Cookbook: A Modern Guide to Gathering and this salad caught my eye….
The perfect summer dish – Watermelon Jalapeño Salad – healthy and oh so good! School might be starting but hot weather still draws us outdoors. One of my summer favs is a Watermelon Jalapeño Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette. It is light and refreshing on warm days. Cube the watermelon and cut the jicama in match…
Last month I spent a long weekend in New Orleans. My friend Deanna and I felt it was our duty to try out our way through town and I will be sharing my weekend guide next week. I couldn’t wait one day more to share my new favorite salad that was inspired by my trip. This…
I love bread salads in the summer. I remember tasting my first one on vacation in Seattle one summer. The crisp vegetables paired with the toasty croutons topped with a light dressing. So good. You can find the recipe over here along with ideas for 6 sizzling summer parties. Host a soccer viewing party and…
Summer brings a bounty of fresh fruit. The ripe juicy peaches and tomatoes combine with mozzarella to create a lovely summer salad. This is a popular salad in my summer cooking classes. Sometimes we grilled bread and use burrata cheese as the base for a Peach and Heirloom Tomato bruschetta. My goal is to savor…
Ojai Pixie Tangerines are these little gems that only come around once a year. This Pixie Tangerine salad is simple to highlight their sweet tart flavor. It is light and perfect for celebrating spring. They are only around from March to May. These little gems come from Ojai, a sleepy little town about an hour…
Strawberry Arugula Salad topped with a Parmesan Crisp. This is my happy time of year. Time change, the sun fades later, the promise of spring is here. This Strawberry Arugula Salad celebrates that promise. We were blessed with a beautiful weekend with the promise of even more. There is a bounty of strawberries in Orange…
This month I fell in love with cooking again. I have spent hours dreaming and creating in the kitchen. I am savoring the moments, the flavors, the smells that fill the house when I am done. Sometimes we just need a little break, a getaway from our everyday routines to appreciate the gifts we have…
It is 2014 and I couldn’t be happier. Do you make resolutions? How about one word for the year? That is my approach. My One Simple Word for 2014 is Savor. I want to savor every area of my life more than I did in 2013. I will be adding Savor Saturdays this year. Look…
My grandmother always made this whipped strawberry jello and cool whip salad for special occasions. For many growing up, the salad was the classic Strawberry Pretzel Salad. When I saw this version I thought it was so cute I wanted to give it a try. It is salty, sweet, creamy, and refreshing all in one…