From the monthly archives:

January 2010

A Twist on Gourmet Magazine’s Salad Lyonnaise

by Carolyn on January 27, 2010

chicorysalad

Recipe for a variation on Salad Lyonnaise made with crispy prosciutto and shallot-butter vinaigrette. Adapted from Gourmet Magazine and submitted to Gourmet Unbound.

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wintergreenssalad

Recipe for a salad of winter greens (escarole, chicory and Belgian endive) with an olive vinaigrette and warm marinated goat cheese croutons.

Chez Panisse Chickens

Simple recipe for roast chicken with garlic croutons served over salad, adapted from Alice Waters’ delightful children’s cookbook Fanny at Chez Panisse.

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Banana Peanut Butter Smoothies

Easy, no-cook recipe for banana peanut butter smoothies made with soy milk. A delicious and nutritious breakfast or after-school snack.

My Perfect Guacamole

by Carolyn on January 5, 2010

guacamole closeup

Easy recipe for perfect homemade guacamole. Equally at home at a Super Bowl party and your summer barbecues.

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Jícama, Black Bean and Corn Salad

Easy no-cook recipe for a Mexican-inspired salad of jicama, black beans, corn and avocado. A great buffet offering or healthy weeknight meal.

vegan chili square

A healthy and delicious vegan chili made from lentils, pinto beans, bulgur and barley, and a hearty brown butter cornbread. These recipes feed a crowd and are great for a winter party buffet.

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glazed carrots

Pin it In the crisper this week, a classic French cooking technique demystified. Glazing is a quick and easy way to turn your humble root vegetables from rags to riches. Recipe here.