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Sides and Salads
Shaved Fennel and Apple Salad
This was a throw together success for an impromptu lunch at home with a friend. A bulb of fennel which had been sitting in the fridge for too long begged to be used. With the addition of a few other straggler ingredients and a brief consultation with a friend, a simple yet tasty salad was ...
Preparing for the Blizzard!
There's something so very cozy and inviting about an impending snow storm. So long as we don't lose power -- and that's a very very big so long as! To me, a snow storm is the ideal opportunity to bake and cook. And my inclination to hunker down will begin today as I will head to Suzy's house where ...
Say "I Love You" Salad
This salad is a bundle of love. Serve it as a first course for someone you care about and watch him or her swoon with each bite. The heart-shaped beets add a festive touch. Recipe source:Cooking With Friends KitchenIngredients5 ounces Mache lettuce (or other delicate lettuce such as ...
Asian Salad
Serve this crunchy salad as a side with lettuce wraps, tacos or even burgers at a BBQ. The sweet and tangy flavor compliments most anything! Recipe source:Cooking With Friends KitchenIngredients6 cups shredded Napa Cabbage 2 cups baby Bok Choy, chopped 1 bunch scallions, sliced and cut into 1 inch ...
Herbed Potato Salad
We love bringing this French Potato Salad to picnics and potlucks all summer. It’s held together by oil and vinegar rather than mayo, which means it will keep outside longer, and is lower in fat than the traditional versions. The capers add a slightly surprising pickled taste and texture. Feel free ...
Sweet Summer Salad
The combination of sweet and sour flavors in this crisp and refreshing salad hits the spot on a hot summer day. Serve it alongside a piece of grilled fish or as a salsa for a southwestern meal. Recipe source:The Cooking With Friends KitchenIngredients3 cups jicama, peeled and sliced in ...
Say "I Love You" Salad
This salad is a bundle of love. Serve it as a first course for someone you care about and watch him or her swoon with each bite. The heart-shaped beets add a festive touch. Recipe source:The Cooking With Friends KitchenIngredients5 ounces Mache lettuce (or other delicate lettuce such as ...
Sweet Potato Casserole
Everyone from kids to grandparents go back for seconds (and sometimes thirds) of this simple and sweet comfort food. When our babies were little it was their first Thanksgiving food, and now it’s an unbreakable tradition. Get together with a friend or two and make a big batch to freeze ahead of ...
Southwestern Steak Salad
This hearty salad makes an easy, ideal dinner on a hot summer evening. Fire up the grill to cook the steak--we like skirt steak for this recipe--pour some cold drinks, and relax outside. Recipe source:Cooking With Friends KitchenIngredients4 heads romaine lettuce, washed and chopped 1 small red ...