I remember going to a family reunion in the 80’s…..
Family reunions were a summer staple when I was growing up. There would be my mother’s mother’s family reunion, my mother’s father’s family reunion, my father’s mother’s…… You get the idea. Regardless of which ‘side’ was holding the reunion, it was always held in a park, there were always lots … Continue reading.....
One cannot live on summer squash alone.
Sometimes, one just needs to be able to open a can and call it dinner…. sort of.
Besides, chickpeas, and all the other legumes, are good for us and should be included in our diet periodically (she says, self-righteously).
And easy… We like easy.
The only real disadvantage of having a potager and … Continue reading.....
Last winter, at a dinner for 100+ people in the village, the chefs served a starter that was a half avocado filled with salad. We were all amazed that they managed to get 50+ avocados all ripe for the same day.
I’ve rarely managed to pick out one ripe avocado.
At the supermarket I noticed that, next to the pile … Continue reading.....
This is not a proper Caesar Salad.
A proper Caesar Salad is made with Romaine lettuce, and dressed with a raw egg, crushed anchovies, olive oil and lots of garlic.
And it’s made by mon mari…..
This is a very lose take on it, made by me, after the lettuce is gone but the weather still suggests salads.
The … Continue reading.....
This is not my mother’s Tuna Salad.
She would have never put tomatoes in it. Both the pepper and celery would have been minced and even then only a small amount.
She might have been adventurous and added the olives but certainly not the white beans…..
I can hear her say ‘Heavens!’ at the very thought.
Most importantly, she would … Continue reading.....
I used to call this Niçoise Pasta Salad but as no self-respecting Niçois would break so far from tradition I decided to change the name.
A proper Salade Niçoise would have the small, black Niçoise olives and be served on a bed of lettuce.
While there may be arguments as to whether the green beans are cooked or raw, anchovies … Continue reading.....
I love cold ham in salads of any type.
Well, I just love cold ham.
Feel free to substitute smoked turkey
Beans with basil is classic combination.
Add in tomatoes and we have a great summer salad.
It’s finished with a naturally lower fat / lower calorie dressing of half mayonnaise and half Greek Yogurt. I’ve learned that mixing yogurt … Continue reading.....
This is the ‘classic’ or original (close to it, anyway) Pasta Salad…. The one that started the whole pasta salad craze back in the beginning of time.
The original called for bottled “Italian Dressing” but I prefer to make my own (plus I can’t get it here).
This was the salad that I took to all the picnics and family … Continue reading.....
