This is the first time in years I’ve eaten tuna salad because I usually avoid both of it’s defining elements; canned tuna and mayonnaise. A “tuna salad” can be fresh and sophisticated if you use Italian-style tuna packed in olive oil, and toss it in a bright vinaigrette. Here, I layered flavorful Calabrian tuna with…
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Wax Bean Panzanella with Garlic Croutons, Cherry Tomatoes & Pickled Shallots
On hot summer nights, a panzanella salad is the perfect companion to grilled chicken or pork. With some great tomatoes and crusty bread that’s been cubed or torn into breadcrumbs, you can pull together a rustic and hearty side dish. In this version, vibrant green beans and yellow wax beans pump up the color and…
A Pretty Seasonal Side: Spring Tabbouleh with Fava Beans & Watercress
Traditional Lebanese tabbouleh is a finely chopped herb salad with a little bulgar for texture, tomatoes for acidity and color, and cucumber for crunch. Since it’s packed with copious amounts of parsley and mint, fava beans and radishes are a natural substitution for a fetching springtime variation. Watercress makes a beautiful bed for the salad…
A Vibrant & Healthy Lunch: Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Sage Walnut Pesto & Fresh Ricotta
Spaghetti squash is a wondrous vegetable. It’s hard, canary-yellow shell houses long strands of squash that resemble angel hair pasta. These strands make a healthy, gluten-free alternative to pasta, and their mild flavor make them a great canvas for your favorite sauces. This sage pesto is bursting with flavor and pairs well with some creamy…
Brown Rice Salad with Pea Tendrils, Pickled Vegetables, Avocado & a Soy Lime Vinaigrette
This is an example of a vegan meal that is not only packed with vegetable nutrients, but also brimming with umami and lip-smacking flavor. The variations on this rice bowl are endless. Toss brown rice in a soy lime vinaigrette and top with your pick of crunchy vegetables, spicy greens, pickles or fresh herbs. Pea…
The Paragon of Potatoes: Roasted Hasselbacks with Breadcrumbs & Thyme
This Swedish recipe could be the most impressive and delicious way to roast a potato, and it is practically effortless. With 10 minutes, 5 ingredients, and some basic knife skills, you can create a gorgeous tray of golden brown, crispy, creamy accordion potatoes. I love the incredibly simple technique for making Hasselback potatoes. They are…