October. The month of apples. Seeing as the picking season has just come to an end I'm sure everyone's fruit crisper drawers in their refrigerators are chock full of those juicy red fruits. But as delicious as they are, they are kind of a one note fruit. You can make them into pies or crisps, eat them raw, put them into the usual fruit salad. But it's all always the same.
Well, in my apple salad it's a different combination: apples, yogurt, some seasonings, and a handful of cereal. My recipe makes about three or four servings, and if you
Raspberry Apple Feta Salad
by TT Jr. July 25th, 2012 | Recipes, Salads
This past week was insanely hot. Specifically Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday night, I was at Canobie Lake Park with my best friend so I was not home for dinner, although Wednesday all I had was gymnastics from 1-4 p.m. like I do every other Monday through Thursday. And man was it stifling out! To try to cool down our palates I decided to make a crisp, cool, experimental salad. I knew I wanted to make a raspberry vinaigrette, and what better to pair with fruit, than more fruit! My mind immediately went to watermelon. But, after some consideration,
Waldorf Salad Revisited
by TT January 23rd, 2012 | Recipes, Salads
After spending most of the afternoon at our daughter's gymnastics tournament, we were thinking of a meal that would be quick to prepare and filling. My husband suggested homemade steak subs with lots of veggies, and that seemed like a perfect solution. Knowing that the subs themselves may not be filling enough for my husband and teenage son, I suggested we have a side with it.
Yes, chips would have been the quick answer, but I was hoping for something healthier. I also knew that our fruit bin was filled with apples. I haven't consumed many servings of Waldorf Salad;
Yes, chips would have been the quick answer, but I was hoping for something healthier. I also knew that our fruit bin was filled with apples. I haven't consumed many servings of Waldorf Salad;
Artichoke Salad
by TT August 4th, 2011 | Recipes, Salads
On a recent Tapas Monday, I lacked creativity. I had a meeting near a great Italian specialty shop, so I decided to seek inspiration there. As I knew would happen, I wasn't disappointed. I found more cheeses than one would need for a dinner for two, assorted cured meats, and interesting crackers. However, cheese, charcuterie, and crackers don't necessarily make enough of a meal, at least when your dinner companion is a man with a hearty appetite.
As I was checking out their olives, I noticed that they also had roasted tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil. While I normally would
As I was checking out their olives, I noticed that they also had roasted tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil. While I normally would
Warm Beet Green Salad
by TT June 13th, 2011 | Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes
As I was preparing this post, I was thinking about my affinity for greens. Although I tried, I couldn't think of a green that I don't like. Escarole, swiss chard, kale, callaloo, and spinach are among the leafy vegetables I enjoy. In fact, the green I like least is iceberg lettuce, as it lacks flavor. Most other greens deliver fabulous flavors, some with more bite than others, and make a great side dish or ingredient in a salad.
With a love for these vegetables, I try to share it with my children. I understand that kids aren't supposed to adore vegetables,
With a love for these vegetables, I try to share it with my children. I understand that kids aren't supposed to adore vegetables,