Dijon – Honey Vinaigrette
This is my go-to vinaigrette for giving life to a mixed greens salad. It is the creation of Chef Alastair Nisbet, formerly of Aberdeen, Scotland, and presently the owner of The Scottish Arms in St. Louis. 1/4 cup olive oil…
Napa Salad with Salmon
"Summertime, and the livin' is easy..." Time for something light and refreshing and tasty. When I was a kid, 'salad' was chopped up iceberg lettuce and bottled thousand island dressing. Needless to say, it took a looooong time before I…
Barley, Romaine Lettuce, and Scottish Salmon Salad
How about a wonderful delicacy that is also healthy? How about one that is also quick and easy to make? You can use commercial caesar dressing, or you can make your own (ingredients and instructions are in the recipe). We…
Shaved Asparagus Salad with Aged Gouda and Hazelnuts
So many recipes, so little time. That's the way I felt while thumbing through the April/May 2011 issue of Fine Cooking. I've subscribed to many cooking magazines in the past few years and so far the only one that's a…
Mothers Day Postponed One Week
I had to work dawn til disk last weekend and so was unable to treat my Sweet Lady Wife to the Mother's Day she deserved. She was very understanding and supportive but I know I had to make up for…
A Good Vinaigrette
1 Part Red Wine Vinegar 1 Part Dijon Mustard 4 Parts Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt & Pepper to Taste
Spinach Salad
Salad of baby spinach, hearts of palm, green and white asparagus, and almonds.
Salad of Frisee and Poached Egg
I made this in a French cooking class a while back. I wanted something a little bit French to go with The Great Crepe Experiment. Salad of Frisee with Poached Egg, Lardons, and Sherry Vinagrette 2 bunches frisee 4 eggs…