Salads for manly men
Commonly considered by men as a dainty precursor to the “real” meal, the salad is all too often quickly consumed in anticipation of what’s to come next — at least by the guys we know. And if a man...
View ArticleScratch-made salad dressing allows season's top flavors
Making a homemade salad dressing is not difficult, and the fresh taste always is worth the small effort required. Chef Mark Kent, an instructor at the University of Akron’s School of Hospitality...
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Rich and creamy, avocados are quite possibly the perfect fruit. They’re what make guacamole so great. They also complement all kinds of foods — from salads, sandwiches, omelets and wraps to toast....
View ArticleFree Press Test Kitchen recipe: Cobb Salad with Herbs and Grilled Chicken
Cobb Salad with Herbs and Grilled Chicken Serves: 2 generous main dish servings / Preparation time: 15 minutes Total time: 30 minutes This recipe can easily be doubled. Pine nuts can be pricey;...
View ArticleLighten up with lemon
There isn’t a better food to zap us out of the heavy, rich foods we have been eating all winter than the lemon. A sprinkling of zest over strawberry shortcake adds punch to the spring’s crop of...
View ArticlePesto gets so many variations you’ll never tire of it
Pesto has come so far. Italian for “pounded,” once the only way to make this dish originating from Genoa, Italy, was to crush the ingredients — fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and Parmesan —...
View Article2013 California Fresh Fig Season Arrives Early Due to Warm Weather
Download image Fresh California Figs are back in season now through December. (PRNewsFoto/California Fig Advisory Board and the California Fresh Fig Grower Association) FRESNO, Calif., July 31, 2013...
View Article7 Easter dinner side dish recipes to complement ham or lamb
Whether you will be preparing ham or lamb or some other main entree for Easter dinner, you'll need to make some side dishes. Side dishes are often overlooked. Take advantage of spring ingredients such...
View ArticleRecipe: Hungry Cat's tomato and watermelon salad
Total time: 40 minutes Serves 4 Adapted by the Los Angeles Times from the Hungry Cat in Hollywood. Note: To make a watermelon reduction, juice all or part of a watermelon (using a juicer, blender or...
View ArticleFree Press Test Kitchen recipe: Herb-crusted Mozzarella Salad with Roasted...
Herb-crusted Mozzarella Salad with Roasted Eggplant and Mixed Greens Serves: 4 / Preparation time: 20 minutes (plus chilling time) / Total time: 45 minutes Chilling the herb-crusted mozzarella log for...
View ArticleSpring for salads, but make healthy choices of ingredients
Whether you want to enjoy a salad at your favorite restaurant, breeze through a salad bar for a quick and nutritious lunch, or stock your fridge and pantry so you can make a bountiful salad at home,...
View ArticleDouble take on tomato salad
The classic caprese salad — tomatoes paired with fresh mozzarella and torn, peppery basil leaves — is such a delicious blast of summer. But having been there and eaten that so many times, this tomato...
View ArticleTOMATO SEASON: Recipes for American tomato salad and grilled bread and tomato...
The classic caprese salad — tomatoes paired with fresh mozzarella and torn, peppery basil leaves — is such a delicious blast of summer. But having been there and eaten that so many times, this tomato...
View ArticleFruit makes refreshing summer salads
Plump berries. Juicy melon. Succulent peaches and plums. Summer is even more delicious when punctuated with fresh fruit. Fruit so flavorful and luscious that you can't help but let it drip down your...
View ArticleTomatoes are the centerpiece of a summer salad
The classic caprese salad tomatoes paired with fresh mozzarella and torn, peppery basil leaves is such a delicious blast of summer. But having been there and eaten that so many times, this tomato...
View ArticleHumane chef shares chicken salad recipe
Chef and TV personality Aida Mollenkamp has partnered with Foster Farms to share recipes that use American Humane Certified (AHC) chicken. In her new cookbook, “Keys to the Kitchen,” Mollenkamp says,...
View ArticleTwo fresh takes on the summer tomato salad
American tomato salad. (Matthew Mead, The Associated Press) The classic caprese salad — tomatoes paired with fresh mozzarella and torn, peppery basil leaves — is such a delicious blast of summer. But...
View Article25 super-easy summer salad recipes
Summer salads have everything going for them. They are fresh, packed with flavor and have contrasting textures. Bursting with colors, they are quick to toss together, easily portable and a great team...
View ArticleBLEU BOHèME SALAD CELEBRATES SPRING
inline-left "> Bleu Bohème’s Salade de Farro Makes 2 servings For Pistou Vinaigrette 1 ounce extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced ¼ teaspoon lemon zest 1 cup...
View ArticleChop ingredients by hand for a perfect pesto (recipes)
The recent rain perked up my basil plants, prompting me to make a couple of batches of pesto to have on hand to toss with pasta, spread on croustades or to spoon over thick slices of tomatoes. Pesto,...
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