Meal Type: Sides
French Lentil Salad
Cooking lentils in wine with garlic and onions make a very flavorful base for a salad. You can make them ahead (see recipe below) to assemble the salad in a snap. Use leftover rotisserie chicken, smoked lake trout, or omit the meat altogether to make it vegetarian. PrintFrench Lentil SaladAuthor Brooke Martin IngredientsFrench green lentils … Continued
Pickled Rhubarb Salad
PrintPickled Rhubarb SaladAuthor Jill HolterYield 4 Local rhubarb is bursting out of farms and gardens! Quick-pickling rhubarb stalks adds extra flair and pairs well with local fennel bulbs, celery stalks and leaves, and zingy-but-sweetened red wine vinegar. Ingredients2 large rhubarb stalks, sliced diagonal and ¼-inch thick1 cup red wine vinegar¼ cup sugar2 teaspoons salt1 fennel … Continued
Spiraled Greek Cucumber Salad
PrintSpiraled Greek Cucumber SaladAuthor Jill Holter Freshly spiraled cucumber noodles are what your summer salad needs. Topped with extra veggies, cheese and olives, then covered in a classic Greek dressing made with healthy fats. Super quick prep makes for an easy meal bursting with flavors. IngredientsFor the Salad:1 large cucumber, spiralized on ribbon setting1 cup … Continued
Local Summer Salad with Asparagus & Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette
PrintLocal Summer Salad with Asparagus & Pink Peppercorn VinaigretteAuthor Brooke MartinYield 4 servings Look for the freshest local greens in store and use a combination of what’s in season. You can also omit the greens and make a delicious asparagus salad or side dish. Ingredients1 head butter lettuce, baby arugula or other tender greens1 … Continued
Lomi Lomi Salmon
PrintLomi Lomi Salmon With its clean ingredients and bright, bold flavors, this Hawaiian culinary staple will have you dreaming of warm waters and sandy beaches. Ingredients1 cup coarse kosher salt½ cup sugar1 large handful fresh cilantro1 pound fresh salmon filet, skin removed2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced4 scallions, thinly sliced¼ cup diced red onion¼ cup … Continued
Skillet Chicken Nachos
Photo Credit: Mette Nielsen PrintSkillet Chicken NachosAuthor Beth DooleyYield 4-6 servings Fast, fresh, satisfying and delicious, this recipe doubles easily for a crowd. Ingredients2 Tablespoons vegetable oil1 small red onion, chopped1 cup sweet potatoes, cubed2 cups prepared salsa1 cup cooked or canned black beans, rinsed and drained2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 1 cup crushed tortilla chips 1 … Continued
Irish Soda Bread
PrintIrish Soda BreadAuthor Jill Holter You won’t need the luck of the Irish to make this simple but delicious bread! Ingredients4 cups flour (try 3 white and 1 whole wheat)1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda3 teaspoons sugar2 cups buttermilk½ cup currants (optional)InstructionsPreheat the oven to 450°F.Mix the dry ingredients into a large bowl. If … Continued
Vegetable Tagine
Photo Credit: Mette Nielsen PrintVegetable TagineAuthor Beth DooleyYield 4-6 Servings Vegetable tagines are flavorful Moroccan stews spiked with cumin, coriander, and ginger. Serve over couscous or rice. Ingredients1 Tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil1 small onion, peeled and diced1 clove garlic, minced1 inch peeled grated fresh gingerPinch of nutmeg½ teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground cumin1 … Continued
Creamy Meyer Lemon Dressing
Photo Credit: Mette Nielsen PrintCreamy Meyer Lemon DressingAuthor Beth DooleyYield 1 cup Ingredients1 shallot, diced¼ cup Meyer lemon juicepinch of coarse salt¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil½ cup whole milk, Greek style yogurtFreshly ground black pepper, to tasteInstructionsPut the shallot, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt into a small bowl and allow to stand for … Continued