Zesty Balsamic Vinaigrette

Zesty Balsamic Vinaigrette

  I eat a lot of salads, but rarely use pre-made dressings. I often find they taste flat — like they’re missing something that can’t be bottled. You can’t bottle the taste of fresh herbs and most don’t use flavorful oils or seasonings; instead they get a lot of...
Beet Noodle Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing

Beet Noodle Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing

I love most vegetables, but beets are one that I have kind of a love hate relationship with. I love that they’re sweet, nutritious, and pretty. I hate that they almost always taste like dirt. Despite that, I’ve cooked them in a dozen different ways — roasted, steamed,...
Flatbread Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

Flatbread Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

One of my favorite restaurants has a wood fired oven that they make pizzas in. They have a lot of different pizzas and all of them are delicious, but my favorite is a simple one that is just a crust with a bit of cheese that is topped with a big salad. It’s a simple...
Zucchini Pappardelle Crab Salad

Zucchini Pappardelle Crab Salad

There’s something about a chilled seafood salad in the early spring that signifies all is right in the world. It’s crisp and refreshing, and when there’s crab involved? There’s nothing better. For this salad, I debated on the type of crab. I know jumbo lump is the...