Mixed Greens with Goat Cheese and Orange -Fennel seed Vinaigrette

Posted on December 21, 2008 by meggamoma

Salads are great any time of year, especially with the availability of pre washed salad mixes, just be sure the salad is really fresh with no rotten leaves, which can spoil your whole salad. The combination here of fresh orange segments and goat cheese with a light vinaigreete makes it perfect as an accompiniment to [...]

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Saffron _Roasted Potato and Fennel Salad

Posted on October 12, 2008 by meggamoma

The Ritz Carlton in Chicago used to serve this simply delicious salad. I found it so different from the traditional paring of these two humble vegetables,combining it with Saffron took this to a whole new level. The beauty about this salad is that it can be made up to 4 hours ahead,and dare I say [...]

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Allen Prunty’s Jalapeno Potato salad

Posted on October 4, 2008 by meggamoma

It is always a challenge to find a recipe for potato salad that is not heavy or laden with the classic mayonnaise. I recieved this recipe from one of my cooking groups,so I do not personally know Allen Prunty,but I must admit it got great elements like Feta cheese and olives making it almost a [...]

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Roasted Beet and Portabello Mushroom Salad

Posted on September 23, 2008 by meggamoma

As a vegetarian I am often at a loss to find a dish that would satisfy all my needs. Then I stumbled upon this salad from the Pairs Parkside cafe in St.Helena ,California. It is so satisfying with nuts,goat cheese and loads of Fresh basil. It is not only delicious but visually a beauty to [...]

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Barbecued pork, cashew,and herb salad

Posted on August 18, 2008 by meggamoma

This delicious Thai salad makes a great meal coupled with a bowl of rice or noodles. I find this a quick and easy meal if I purchase some barbecue pork from a chinese restaurant or any store in China town really. This is another great recipe from Wendy Hutton. 51/2 oz barbecue pork slices, cut [...]

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Asian Chicken Salad with Wasabi Dressing

Posted on August 16, 2008 by meggamoma

I was just looking for a new , spicy salad to serve the family for dinner when I stumbled upon this recipie in the Food and Wine magazine. It is super easy and delicious…and oh watch out when the Wasabi hits you. Serves 4 4 skinless , boneless chicken breast halves (13/4 lbs) 1/2 cup [...]

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Blue Cheese Coleslaw

Posted on July 22, 2008 by meggamoma

3 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar 2 tablespoons finely chopped Red Onion 1 tablespoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon Celery seeds 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon feshly ground pepper 1 clove garlic,minced 1/4cup vegetable oil 1 pound cabbage , finely shredded, soaked in ice water for 1 hour, Drained and dried. 1 (4 oz) [...]

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Mock Caesar Salad

Posted on July 22, 2008 by meggamoma

Caesar Salad is just one of my family’s favorite. Its just worrying that the original recipie, though great, includes raw egg which can pose a salmonella problem. Coupled with that I am not a huge fan of Anchovies. Hence the “mock” in the title. Serves 4 3 cloves of sweet roasted garlic (or more to [...]

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Thai glass noodle salad with shrimp, chicken and mint

Posted on July 21, 2008 by meggamoma

Glass noodles are made from mung bean .On their own they lack flavor but pick up the flavors they are paired with. Try serving this with a cup of chai or Thai iced coffee. 1/2 cup Chicken stock 8 ounces ground chicken 8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined 4-6 ounces bean thread noodles,soaked in warm [...]

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Beet and Ginger Salad

Posted on July 21, 2008 by meggamoma

I found this salad through Jean- Georges, the super star chef for good reason. This salad is genius ,delicious, nutritious, and beautiful to look at. plus its perfect for entertaining as it can be made the day ahead, refridgerated and brought to room temperature 1 hour prior to serving. Try it, I’m sure you’ll love [...]

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