Over Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial kickoff to summer, most of us will find ourselves getting together with friends and/or family for a picnic, BBQ, or other outing which involves the foods we associate with this time of year. There are hot dogs, sausages and burgers on the grill, barbecued chicken, ribs and brisket…
Tag: Salad
Lamb and Cucumber Salad Pitas
The April issue of Better Homes and Gardens has an article on fresh dinners you can make fast. Now who wouldn’t like that? The Lamb and Cucmber Salad Pitas above is one of the recipes featured. Since I have discovered the one pound packages of grass-fed ground lamb in my local grocery, I’ve been serving grilled…
Zesty Crunchy Slaw ( no mayo)
This slaw is perfect served as a side on a fried chicken platter or atop a fried chicken sandwich. It is fresh, a bit spicy, especially if you opt to add the jalapeños, and the pickled onions give it a great zest. I didn’t add the jalapeños and I found it delightful. Your choice! I served…
Tagliatelle with Mushrooms and Garlic and Spinach Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
Talk about an easy yet impressive dinner! The other evening I prepared this version of a pasta dish with mushrooms which I had posted some time ago. With few ingredients and in minimal time you can serve this dish which is loaded with flavor and presents beautifully. It lends itself to a variety of pastas…
My Big Fat Greek Wedding Planning Dinner
Last weekend my younger son and his fiancee spent the weekend with us. They are beginning the process of planning for their wedding and one of the options they are considering is a wedding in the San Luis Obispo area. Of course that idea is one we love but whatever they decide will be fine…
Pan-Seared Salmon with Tarragon-Cucumber Salad
Just one week ago we returned home from a Montana vacation / reunion with my siblings / our anniversary celebration / and upon our arrival from Bozeman to LA , a celebratory brunch in honor of the engagement the evening before of our older son and his girlfriend! Whew! Yes, we really did celebrate all…
Snap Peas with Pancetta
This recipe for Snap Peas with Pancetta, which I served for lunch along side my chicken salad a few days ago, came from Ina Garten’s book, How Easy Is That? It is Ina’s variation on a snap pea salad from the Union Square Cafe in NYC. This salad is a winning combination of fresh sliced…
Chicken Salad for Lunch on the Deck
Recently I had a friend for lunch. It was a beautiful day so we ate on the deck. That’s the thing about living here in San Luis Obispo, with its Mediterranean climate…most of our days are beautiful, so eating al fresco, whether it be dining at a restaurant or at home is something we…
Lamb Burgers
If you are tired of grilling hamburgers for your next cookout give lamb burgers a try! When it comes to delicious juicy burgers if you use good quality beef or in this case lamb the only seasonings you will need are a generous amount of Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. The fat…
Farro Tabbouleh with Burst Tomatoes
I recently purchased a package of farro, a grain featured today on the menus of many fine restaurants promoting healthy yet delicious choices. By way of introducing you to this ancient grain which is growing in popularity here in the USA here are some facts about farro I found online… Organic Farro, is an ancient…