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October 18, 2012 · 10:22 am

Zucchini Carpaccio

I know, I know. Two zucchini posts in a row. But this carpaccio is so simple and delicious that I had to post it for you all. There might still be some zucchini left at the farmer’s markets, even though it’s now been pretty much taken over by apples and squash. I made this for a quick and easy lunch last weekend, but it would also make an excellent first course for a dinner party. Be sure to use a mandolin (if you have one) to make the slices of zucchini as thin as possible; otherwise, use a very sharp knife so that they are almost transparent. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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August 5, 2012 · 11:07 am

Arugula Salad with Maple-Balsamic Figs

Someday, I’m going to have an orchard. Having grown up in Minnesota, where there are only apples, and now living in New York, where there is clearly not enough space on my fire escape even for tomato plants, my dream of an orchard will still be just that: a dream. But someday, I’ll have avocados, lemons, peaches, and especially figs. Figs are only available for a couple of short months at the end of summer here, which means that I buy them whenever I can find some. I stumbled upon these beauties at the fruit stand outside my office, and immediately brought them home to figure out what to do with them. Of course, I love figs with just a bit of honey and Greek yogurt for breakfast, but this salad has definitely become one of my favorite summer meals. And on top of that, it’s impressive enough to serve at a dinner party.

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July 19, 2012 · 10:48 am

Arugula Salad with a Fried Egg

At some point, these 98 degree days have to end. Of course, I will be missing them in winter, but for the moment I am running out of sundresses to wear. Dinner has become whatever I can throw together in a few minutes, preferably with little to no cooking time. This salad comes together quickly, and can easily become a main course with the addition of sliced ham, avocado, and a fried egg — which makes everything better, clearly. I love the contrast of the crisp, peppery arugula with creamy avocado and the tart vinaigrette. You can also poach the eggs for a slightly healthier version of this salad. Continue reading →

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July 7, 2012 · 1:07 pm

Corn and Tomato Salad

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After a lovely and relaxing few days spent on the North Fork of Long Island, I was lucky enough to return to temperatures topping 100 degrees back in Brooklyn. So much for escaping the heat — and as someone without air conditioning, I’m sitting right in front of my fan while writing this, and will likely take my second shower of the day when I finish this post. Ah well. This salad just happens to be perfect for days like today, with minimal cooking times and quick assembly.

 

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July 2, 2012 · 10:04 am

Insalata Caprese

The first time I ever had this salad was when I was 16 and traveling in Italy with my family. I vividly remember sitting in a small trattoria in Vernazza, the bright red tomatoes bursting with flavor in my mouth, their sweet juices offset by the creamy mozzarella and sharp basil. Of course, I had eaten raw tomatoes before, but had never liked them much. But there was something about this combination of flavors that changed my mind for good, and since then I have loved tomatoes in salads, pastas, even plain with a little salt. Be sure to only use the best tomatoes you can find — this is not a salad for winter, since there are only a few flavors it really gives them a chance to shine. Continue reading →

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May 16, 2012 · 11:18 am

Greek Salad

I think it’s the fact that summer is SO CLOSE so being here (as I sit writing this with raindrops pounding the windows), but I have been dreaming of tomatoes. Big, juicy, bright red tomatoes that only need a sprinkle of salt to accompany them. (Or a sprinkle of sugar, if you are my grandpa!) But for those I will have to wait for a few months (and don’t even get me started on peaches), so for now I will be content with cherry tomatoes, which you can find pretty much all year at the grocery store. My current favorite way to dress them up is in a fresh Greek salad, which is great with chicken kebabs or pita bread and hummus, but also makes an excellent (and healthy) lunch on its own. This isn’t the most classic of versions, as I have adapted it to my preferences (I don’t like olives, ok?? I know, it’s weird) and changed the ratios a bit. Feel free to adapt as you would like.

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April 21, 2012 · 11:50 am

Beet Salad with Crispy Shallots

As the weather keeps getting warmer, I find myself craving salads. A. and I are trying to eat a bit healthier, and beets are one of my favorite vegetables — their earthy, sweet taste and vibrant color makes them perfect for spring salads. Since the famer’s market doesn’t have zucchini and summery produce quite yet, I will content myself with beets, goat cheese, and crispy fried shallots. Enjoy this simple salad as a first course, or alone with a glass of rosé (like I did).  Continue reading →

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March 13, 2012 · 10:29 am

Simple Winter Salad


As an effort to be slightly healthier, I have been trying to eat more salad lately (and something needs to counteract all of the artichoke dip) Since I quickly become bored of the same old goat cheese-dried cranberries-walnuts salads of winter, I came up with this one to spice things up and add some more interesting fruits and vegetables to my diet. I am a huge fan of citrus, and since it is in its prime season right now, what better way to use it than in a healthy (but of course delicious) salad? Continue reading →

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