Salad Recipes

My neighbor Carol watched me hauling grocery bags out of my trunk one Tuesday afternoon, and didn’t say anything at first. Then she just handed … Read more

My neighbor Maria wasn’t trying to impress me. I’d stopped by to borrow a ladder—mine had mysteriously vanished after a garage sale—and the smell hit … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple side of roasted potatoes for a backyard barbecue. I had the whole menu planned out perfectly—burgers, corn on … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a Thursday in late August, and I was staring into the fridge like it owed me money. The craving wasn’t … Read more

I was standing in the parking lot of my local farmers’ market last August when it hit me—that sweet, almost honeyed smell of a perfectly … Read more

Introduction There used to be a tiny Asian bistro tucked away on a bustling street corner near my old university campus that made the most … Read more

“Why can’t you just toss the orzo with the lemon juice and call it a salad?” my friend asked one humid Saturday afternoon while we … Read more

Introduction “The sizzle when the red onions hit the hot skillet was the first thing I noticed before I even stepped fully inside Rick’s kitchen … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a simple tomato salsa. I had grand plans of chopping ripe tomatoes, adding a dash of lime, and calling … Read more

Introduction My neighbor watched me struggling to whip up something quick for an unexpected summer get-together and didn’t say anything at first. Then, with a … Read more