SLICED APPLE & CITRUS SALAD WITH CHERRY VINAIGRETTE

SLICED APPLE & CITRUS SALAD WITH CHERRY VINAIGRETTE

This fresh salad is beautifully colorful, healthy and easy to make. Combining in season ingredients makes it refreshing and delicious.  Whisk together cherry vinegar, olive oil salt and freshly ground pepper.  Peel the orange and grapefruit and cut to wedges. Using a mandoline, thinly slice 

CITRUS AND POMEGRANATE SALAD WITH MAPLE SYRUP

CITRUS AND POMEGRANATE SALAD WITH MAPLE SYRUP

Since we are in December, grapefruit and oranges are in season, so making a salad based on them is a good choice. Not only citrus salad does look amazing, light and refreshing, but also it is rich in vitamin C, which boosts your immune system during 

FRESH STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE

FRESH STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE

If you are looking for a light and a refreshing salad for the first day of summer, then this beautiful strawberry salad would make an excellent choice. SEVRVE 6: INGREDIENTS: FOR THE VINAIGRETTE 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tps. cherry vinegar 1 Tsp. Dijon mustard 

PEAR SALAD WITH ENDIVES GORGONZOLA CHEESE AND POMEGRANATE

PEAR SALAD WITH ENDIVES GORGONZOLA CHEESE AND POMEGRANATE

Normally salads considered a mix of lettuce and raw fruits or vegetables with a dressing. Something special with colorful salad that all the ingredients  pair together. INGREDIENTS: Serve 2  2 heads Belgian endives 2 pears cored and sliced lengthwise  1 orange cut in supreme ¼ 

PERFECT WNTER SALAD

PERFECT WNTER SALAD

This light and refreshing salad has winter season written all over it. I love the combination of the Brussel sprout and Belgium endives. For some added crunch, I sprinkle toasted shaved almonds. INGREDIENTS: Serve 2  PREP TIME 15 MINUTES 2 heads of Belgian endives  2 

SAUTÉED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CARROTS & POMEGRANATE

SAUTÉED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CARROTS & POMEGRANATE

If you are looking for Brussels sprouts recipe to make this Christmas, try this sautéed Brussels sprouts with carrots and pomegranate. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 Lb. Brussels sprouts trimmed and cut into quarters 2 blanched peeled carrots cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 tablespoon unsalted butter   

SUMMER TOMATO SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE

SUMMER TOMATO SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE

The better your tomatoes, the better this will be. It is quick, simple, and perfect for hot summer days. INGREDIENTS: 1 Lb.Tomato sliced into rounds  1/2  small red onion pickled 1 thinly slice garlic clove 1 sprig of fresh thyme 4 Oz. Fresh feta cheese  

SUMMER NIÇOISE SALAD

SUMMER NIÇOISE SALAD

This salad is a perfect main course for a summer evening. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup cooked red potatoes 1 cup blanched green peas 1/2 butter lettuce 1 thinly slice radish 1 cup cherry tomato cut in halves 1/4 cup Niçoise olive 4 anchovies  2 hardboiled egg 

SUMMER TOMATO SALAD

SUMMER TOMATO SALAD

Summer may be coming to a close, but right now is the best time to make a simple tomato salad. 

SUMMER PEACH SALAD

SUMMER PEACH SALAD

A delicious salad features perfect combination of juicy peaches and sweet tomatoes. Fresh goat cheese and the honey comb add a luxurious richness to the texture. INGREDIENTS: 2 medium peach pitted and sliced 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced 1 fresh tomato sliced Honey comb 

CITRUS SALAD WITH FRESH LAVENDER

CITRUS SALAD WITH FRESH LAVENDER

Citrus Salad with mint, honey and fresh lavender. The simple ingredients in this refreshing salad provide a beautiful blend of flavors and vibrant colors. SERVE 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 each orange, grapefruit and blood orange peeled and sliced crosswise 1 tablespoon fresh lavender  1/2 shallots thinly 

CITRUS SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE and FRESH MINT

CITRUS SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE and FRESH MINT

Get ready for winter citrus salads, It is citrus season and sometimes the simple recipes are the ones bursting with flavors. INGREDIENTS: SERVE 2 1 grapefruit sliced crosswise 1 orange sliced crosswise 1-tablespoon grapefruit 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 orange juice 1/2 cup 

ROASTED BEETS SALAD WITH CITRUS

ROASTED BEETS SALAD WITH CITRUS

I want to impress the family this Good Friday, so I have decided to make this colorful salad of roasted beets with citrus and pickled red onions. Even though we are at the end of the citrus season, oranges and grapefruit are still sweet and 

RADICCHIO AND CITRUS SUPREMES SALAD

RADICCHIO AND CITRUS SUPREMES SALAD

Finally spring is here and the temperature starts rising up gradually. The good news for me is that I start seeing more and more of different kind of produce available in my local farmers market. I made this Radicchio salad as a transition from winter to spring; 

PANZANELLA WITH POMEGRANATE

PANZANELLA WITH POMEGRANATE

One of the best and fastest ways to use your stale bread is making Panzanella. Red onions and pomegranate seeds will add extra flavor to the Panzanella. INGREDIENTS: Left over bread cut in pieces (preferably bread baked in oven burning oven) Cherry tomatoes cut in halves 

THE BEST WAY TO USE YOUR STALE BREAD; PANZANELLA

THE BEST WAY TO USE YOUR STALE BREAD; PANZANELLA

As a cook, the first lesson I learned is nothing go to the trash, everything in the kitchen can be used. Stale bread can be used in salads and soups. I like this dish I used to make it regularly during the steamy hot months of summer 

MUST TRY CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE

MUST TRY CLASSIC CHICKEN SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE

INGREDIENTS: 1/3 lb. Chicken breast 1 Romaine heart 1 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tablespoon white wine vinegar Dry cranberry Salt/pepper Pumpkin and sunflower seeds Toasted halves almonds  STEPS: Preheat the oven 375 Degree F.Dry the chicken breast with paper towel and season 

OVEN ROASTED BEETS WITH PEACH AND GOAT CHEESE

OVEN ROASTED BEETS WITH PEACH AND GOAT CHEESE

This is one of my favorite salads; it is nutritious with protein and fiber. Many flavors with the sweetness of the beets and the peach, the crunchiness of the walnuts and the softness of the goat cheese. INGREDIENTS: 1/3 pound of red beets 2 peaches Goat 

PEACH TOMATO SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

PEACH TOMATO SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

INGREDIENTS: 2 Peaches evenly sliced 1 Tomato evenly cut ½ Red Onion thinly sliced Blueberry The vinaigrette dressing: 2 tablespoons freshly lemon juice / 4 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper to taste STEPS: Place the peach, tomato and the red onion. Add the Blueberry. 

PEACH SALAD WITH RED ONION AND APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

PEACH SALAD WITH RED ONION AND APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

This is a very simple salad if you have peaches in hand. INGREDIENTS: 2 Peaches sliced ½ Red Onion thinly sliced Walnuts Apple Cider Vinegar /Olive Oil Salt /Pepper to taste

GRILLED PEACH WITH AVOCADO AND CORN SALAD

GRILLED PEACH WITH AVOCADO AND CORN SALAD

There is an immense flavor when you grill your peaches, the sweetness of the peach and the smokiness of the grill combined. In this salad I grilled peach, avocado, corn and cherry tomatoes dressed with honey and olive oil. INGREDIENTS: 2 Peaches cut in halves 

PEACH WITH PISTACHIOS, GOAT CHEESE AND HONEY

PEACH WITH PISTACHIOS, GOAT CHEESE AND HONEY

Even if we are officially at the beginning of fall, I still receive fresh and ripe peaches in my weekly share. So I will post many healthy salad recipes based on Peach. INGREDIENTS: 2 PEACHES Goat Cheese Hand chopped Pistachios 1 Tablespoon of Honey Mint 

KALE SALAD WITH MAPLE GLAZED APPLE SALAD

KALE SALAD WITH MAPLE GLAZED APPLE SALAD

My weekly share contains Kale and Apple, in my opinion two ingredients that go together like bread and butter. Since we are in mid September, This Kale salad has a fall flavor with maple glazed apple and walnuts. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 pound of fresh Kale 1 apple 

BEST GRILLED PEACH WITH HONEY COMB

BEST GRILLED PEACH WITH HONEY COMB

A very easy way to taste all summer flavors in one dish. The sweetness of honey comb, the freshness of the the peach and the smokey flavor of the grilled Bread. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 Pound Peach 2 pieces of bread Honey comb Olive oil Salt pepper 

PEACH CAPRESE SALAD

PEACH CAPRESE SALAD

Before Summer officially ends next week, Peaches are still in the season so I am going to post some easy recipes summer related such as salads based on peach, tomatoes, Mozzarella cheese and so on, please enjoy. INGREDIENTS: 1 peach 1 tomato 1/2 bunch of