Welcome to the Week of Salads, where we’re breaking the sacred salad rulebook! Instead of cold greens, we’re pan-warming our way to culinary glory with an extravagant mix of olives, grapes, and blue cheese. If you cannot find it, forget the escarole; hearty lettuce works just fine for this warm salad adventure. Bon appétit!
Tag: Spring
Sweet Potato + Chipotle Soup
Feeling chilly? This sweet potato and chipotle soup will warm you up faster than you can say, “Surprise! A sweet potato chunk!” With just a few ingredients and a dash of patience, you’ll create a light yet flavor-packed dish that pairs perfectly with sourdough and roasted cauliflower. Soup’s on!
Chicken Salad + Grapes
Who knew chicken salad could be as flexible as a yoga routine? Ok, maybe not my yoga routine. Swap mayo for Greek yogurt, toss in whatever veggies and nuts lurking in the fridge, and you’ve got a masterpiece! Add grapes for sweetness and crunch, and serve it however you fancy—just don’t blame me if it disappears fast!
Crudite Platters – Roasted Veggie Chips / Bagna Cauda / Feta & Rosemary Dip
Summer’s bounty of fresh produce can be transformed into delicious Crudité Platters – a fancy way of saying “I’m serving a variety of vegetables for you today.” Get creative with roasted veggies, flavorful dips, and surprising additions like bacon-wrapped cabbage. Impress your friends with a “can’t get enough” crowd-pleaser. Happy Vegetables!
Ginger Rosé Sangria
Get ready for summer in mid-May Minnesota with this Ginger Rosé Sangria! This refreshing concoction is perfect for family gatherings and relaxing afternoons near the water. Just mix Rosé, ginger and orange liquors, and fresh fruit, then let it sit for at least an hour. Serve over ice, add some sparkling water, and enjoy! Cheers!
Seared Cauliflower with Corn
It happens every spring/summer – Everything is Growing! Everything turns green! We plant our Herbs (and this year some veggies/greens, too)! It has been a nice spring, warm, wet and still a decent amount of sun. Now I was told quite a while ago, by a wise man with a green thumb (that would be…
Fresh Green Pea Gazpacho
Gazpacho in essence is cold soup. Traditionally found made from tomatoes. I say, ‘step aside, tomato – here comes green peas!’ Nothing says spring like peas – add other items like mint and honeydew melon (and even a little heavy cream) and you have a light, but flavorful spring soup. Now, if the temps would…
Prosciutto with Mozzarella & Melon
Every time there is entertaining, I like to start with something simple and fun with just a hint of elevation. Spring is more than in the air, bringing with it the urge to find fresh meal ideas and tasty treats that are colorful and light – this appetizer does not disappoint. Although all soft in…
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