Category: Salads

Orange and Beet Salad

Orange and Beet Salad

Chef and son “Jobert” introduced us to this salad and we can’t get enough. Although very easy, prepare the beets earlier in the day, and chill before adding to the salad. Serve with any grilled or roasted meal.

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Authentic Mexican Street corn (elite) consists of grilled corn on the cob slathered in butter, mayonnaise and chilli pepper topped with cilantro, Cojita and lime juice. We cut the corn from the husks and make an easy summer salad to serve with Rotisserie Chicken Tacos.

Seared Citrus Digby Scallops

Seared Citrus Digby Scallops

Digby Scallops are renowned for their sweet, tender texture. Digby, Nova Scotia was the first place to commercially fish scallops in the pristine water in the Bay of Funny, during the early 1920’s. They are also renowned for their sustainable fishing practices.

Red Leaf Lettuce with Citrus Vinaigrette

Red Leaf Lettuce with Citrus Vinaigrette

This is an amazing salad and using freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice is critical. Orange season is from December to April, and even though this salad is bright and spring like, we generally serve it during cooler months. A reminder of warmer days to…

Scallops and Orzo

Scallops and Orzo

We were thrilled to find Gluten Free Orzo online. Not the cheapest pasta by any means but a lovely treat and perfect with Sea Scallops. Gluten Free Delallo Orzo is well worth it. Make this company worthy dish an hour before serving to let the…

Winter Salad

Winter Salad

Winter Salads can be just as good as summer ones, using winter fruit such as Pomegranates and late season Granny Smith Apples. This salad disappears at the Christmas potluck, or any potluck for that matter!

Yamitsuki (Japanese Cabbage Salad)

Yamitsuki (Japanese Cabbage Salad)

In Japanese Yamisuki means “addictive” which is an interesting descriptor for a very humble cabbage salad. The salad is often served with very rich food to refresh the palate.

Kachumber (Indian Cucumber Salad)

Kachumber (Indian Cucumber Salad)

Cucumbers, tomatoes and onions are a salad combination throughout the world. Kachcumer is unique because of the dressing – fresh squeezed lemon juice, also, pepper and sometimes cumin. No oil.

Fresh Corn Salad

Fresh Corn Salad

At the peak of summer and corn season we always look for new recipes to enjoy the sweet freshly picked corn from the Farmer’s Market. This recipe is a blend of several and we experimented many times until getting it “just right”! Serve this bright…

Braised Butter Beans with Greens

Braised Butter Beans with Greens

Reminiscent of a lunch we had in Italy years ago, butter beans are so versatile. Perfect for soups, stews, salads and as a side dish. We love this simple meal on a hot summer day!