Category Archives: Salad
Summer Garbanzo Bean Salad
Summer is officially here in Seattle. Well, for the week at least. Let us pretend. The season for boating, picnicing, fresh cocktails, and less time in the kitchen in general. In my kitchen, anyways. I, like many Seattlites, have the … Continue reading
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Salad Making 101 & The Wedgie You Do Want
You little Salad-Lover. Is that a compliment or an insult? Hmm. Either way, being a salad-lover is often what people associate most with a “healthy” eater. Am I right? I am one, and I have no shame. Shocking, I know. … Continue reading
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Falafel Salad with Cucumber-Dill Dressing
Maybe it’s the Mediterranean streak in my blood, but I am quite certain that I could eat a Greek salad every night of the week and be a very happy girl. Or, any Greek food for that matter. (Which is … Continue reading
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Roasted Beet Salad {with goat cheese}
Beets. Always loved ‘em. Never cooked them on my own. They’ve always looked too intimidating to me- like a knife can’t even get to it. I mean, look at them: Little tough guys. But with such a high concentration of … Continue reading
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Parmesan Kale Chips
Kale was just named the “healthiest” vegetable around last week, with the most nutrients per bite than anything else out there. Heavy doses of vitamin k, vitamin a, magnesium, fiber, calcium, omega 3 fatty acids, a extremely high antioxidant count … Continue reading
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Sauteed Mushroom & Goat Cheese Salad
I have a new favorite salad. Shocker. Yes, I admit to having intense phases with certain foods – this being one of them. But, this one is different. This is about the technique- once you do it, you’ll see it … Continue reading
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Italian Zucchini Salad
Q & A: From my inbox this week: Q: I love going to farmer’s markets this time of year, and it sounds silly, but I never know what to make with the food that’s available there. Any ideas? A: Yes, … Continue reading
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Simple Summer Heirloom Tomatoes
In honor of the first farmer’s market’s opening in the area this week, it’s time for a fresh and healthy appetizer that oozes that sweet summertime feelin’. It can hardly be considered a real recipe because it’s so simple to … Continue reading
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Sesame Snap Peas
Seriously, 5 minutes. That’s all you need for this healthy little dish. You get your veggies in, earn yourself some extra time, and have a great snack for the next few days. Easy-peasy and a snap to prepare if you … Continue reading
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Chopped Greek Salad
It’s time for another Q&A session, this one with a more practical twist. Q: So many clients and readers have been asking me lately what I eat for lunch or nights where I get home too late to do any … Continue reading
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