Archive for the ‘Salads’ Category
vegan cole slaw
Cole Slaw is another classic side that can be made totally vegan and delicious! Cole Slaw is an exercise in balance; creamy and crunchy, tangy and sweet, salty and spicy. Here I use apricot preserves to add flavor and sweetness. The bell peppers add a nice crunch. A word of warning: this recipe makes a […]
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Tags: apricot preserves, cabbage, peppers, Veganaise
spring market salad
Spring is here! The sun shone more days than not this past week in SF. Asparagus and strawberries are in the markets. Jasmine is blooming in my neighborhood. I feel that rush of adrenaline (Seattleites know what I’m talking about) that only spring can create. In honor of the arrival of spring, I have created […]
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Tags: asparagus, balsamic vinegar, Dijon, english peas, portobello mushroom, Spring
carrot, beet, avocado salad
This recipe has roots (ha!) from three places… Firstly, a vegan family member requested a recipe that features beets. Secondly, I had pounds and pounds of carrots from my organic veggie boxes the past two weeks. Thirdly, this salad was inspired by a salad we had at our friend’s house awhile back (sorry — I […]
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Tags: avocado, beets, carrots, cilantro, salad, vegan
most simple lemon vinaigrette
Recently, I bought my first bottle of really nice olive oil. Not the kind that you splash in a hot pan to make sauce or sauté something. Rather, the kind that you gently drizzle over salads or vegetables, seasoned with little or nothing else, so that the complexity of the olive oil can shine through. […]
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Tags: extra virgin olive oil, lemon, salad, vinaigrette
Thanksgiving is a great holiday for folks who love to cook. Given that a meal is central to the holiday, Thanksgiving offers an excellent opportunity to experiment, cook old favorites, and share your craft with those you love. Though it may seem to present a lot of complications for those of us who choose to […]
Filed under: Dessert, Holidays, Mains, Salads, Starters, Vegan, Vegan Optional, Vegetarian | 3 Comments
Tags: Thanksgiving, veggies
israeli couscous summer salad
Today I had the pleasure of participating in a cooking contest at the lovely Omnivore Books on Food in my neighborhood in SF. Periodically, the owner of the book store hosts these contests; a theme is selected, anyone can enter, tasters pay a nominal fee at the door and the winner splits the pot. I always try […]
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Tags: basil, cherry tomatoes, corn, ricotta salata, salad, summer
Since moving to San Francisco, I have enjoyed visiting the mercados (Latin markets) in my neighborhood. Not only is the produce cheap and plentiful, I can also buy cotija cheese by the wedge, crema and a variety of other Latin products that are fun for a gringa like me to experiment with in the privacy […]
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Tags: avocado, black bean, cotija, mango, mercado, salad, tequila
simple french vinaigrette
There is no better accompaniment to a well-prepared main dish than a simply dressed salad. I usually make up double or triple batch of this recipe and keep it on hand in the fridge. Wash a few leaves of lettuce, slice a tomato and dress with this vinaigrette for the perfect salad (in my estimation, […]
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Tags: dressing, salad, vegan, vinaigrette
I love salads. I love the crunch, the savoriness, the multitude of textures and flavors. A beautiful, crisp lettuce is the perfect canvas for building interesting, bold flavor combinations. Currently, this salad is my go-to potluck dish. It’s simple, flavorful, and showcases summer produce. I was first introduced to hearts of palm by Sunset Magazine. Before I encountered […]
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Tags: salad, summer, vinaigrette
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