I’ve been looking through the archives on Dinner at Sheila’s, and decided to re-post some past items suitable also for the current holiday season, beginning with this Fall Harvest Salad, from November of 2020. You can find the recipe here . I suggested it as a Thanksgiving menu option at the time, but it is…
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Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad
We were recently invited to dinner with friends at their home. The host prepared a delicious Moroccan Chicken dish as the entree. I offered to bring a salad, and decided on this Moroccan Carrot and Chickpea Salad. I was so involved in prepping for it I forgot to take some pics along the way, but…
Tabbouleh with Apples, Walnuts, and Pomegranate
In Joan Nathan’s cookbook, King Soloman’s Table (A Culinary Exploration of Jewish Cooking From Around The World), you will find this recipe for Tabbouleh with Apples, Walnuts, and Pomegranate, adpated from Chef Michael Solomonov. Tabbouleh, derived from the Arabic word, taabil, meaning “seasoning”, is traditionally made in the mountains of Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, and Syria…
Panzanella Salad (and BBQ Ribs)
I made this Panzanella Salad to accompany our BBQ Baby Back Ribs and corn on the cob this past 4th of July! Our son and daughter-in-law from LA joined us and my son had suggested I make this salad. It was really delicious and a great accompaniment to the meal. The ripe tomatoes, (some heirloom…
Fall Harvest Salad
If you are looking for a beautiful, tasty, and healthy salad to serve this Thanksgiving, look no further than this recipe from Tieghan Gerard. Here’s what she has to say about this honey crisp apple and kale salad… “All the best produce that fall has to offer combined into one big beautiful salad. I could…
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken Caesar Salad is a great choice for a summer lunch or dinner. It is easy to make, all the components can be prepared ahead, and tossed before serving. If you have leftover cooked chicken, great. If not, simply season a couple of boneless, skinless, chicken breasts with kosher salt and black pepper, and saute…
Grilled Chicken with Fresh Herb Salad and Charred Lemon
After a quick marinade, naturally flavorful free-range chicken gets grilled and topped with a Fresh Herb Salad! As the creator of this recipe says, “Prepare to have your mind blown by this humble bird!” Grilled Chicken with Fresh Herb Salad and Charred Lemon (Host cookbook, Eric Prum and…
Salade Nicoise
Good friends came for lunch yesterday and I planned a summery meal Here’s the menu… Zucchini Soup, Salade Nicoise, French Baguette, and Fresh Peach Pie In the words of Juila Child… “Salade Nicoise is a fine example of how to combine a number of good things into a happy whole, as well as into a whole main…
Nancy Silverton’s Chopped Salad
Chef Nancy Silverton is the co-owner of Pizzeria Mozza in Los Angeles, where you will find her Chopped Salad on the menu. I was lucky enough to eat there years ago shortly after it opened while we were visiting my son in LA on one of our trips from Maryland. Nancy has said she has…
Salade Nicoise
Recently I prepared this Salade Nicoise for a lunch meeting my husband was hosting at our home. The original recipe is from an issue of Bon Appetite Magazine for Salmon Nicoise. The last time I made it I used fresh salmon, along with substitutions for ingredients I didn’t have on hand since it was…