My house is filled with a bunch of hummus junkies… heck, my six year old is practically a hummus aficionado. I’ve always wanted to make my own, but none of the stores in my area carry Tahini. Finally one day it dawned on me that I can just order it online, so at long lastContinue reading “Hummus with an Asparagus Salad (vegan & gluten free)”
Category Archives: salads
Warm Chicken Tabouli (w/ wine pairings)
As I’ve mentioned in a couple of my recent posts I’m trying to eat a bit healthier after a marathon of gluttony during this past holiday season. This is forcing me to expand my cooking horizons to find dishes and ingredients that are flavorful, but still moderately low in fat. One ingredient in particular thatContinue reading “Warm Chicken Tabouli (w/ wine pairings)”
Fried Calamari Salad (w/ wine pairings)
While I feel blessed that after fifteen years I managed to escape the restaurant industry, every now and again I can’t help but miss it… Not the hours, nor the mind numbing insanity of dealing with the general public for a living, but the camaraderie among the staff (people that have worked together at restaurantsContinue reading “Fried Calamari Salad (w/ wine pairings)”
Quinoa Salad (w/ wine pairings)
The other day one of our readers asked for a chilled quinoa salad recipe… Well Jen, ask and ye shall receive (and don’t worry, I jotted down a note about the Jasmine and Basmati rice too… lol)! I made this the other night and it came out absolutely delicious. Have it as a side, or as theContinue reading “Quinoa Salad (w/ wine pairings)”
Perfect Pairings at Home 