Red Wine Vinaigrette
Although using oil and vinegar to dress vegetables is as old as Ancient Greece and Rome, it became popular as a French dressing by the 1700’s.
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Blood Orange Salad and Vinaigrette
Blood oranges tend to be sweeter than other oranges and are well known for the beautiful rich red color. They are in season December to April, so enjoy them when you find them. We use them in the salad and juiced in then vinaigrette. White …
Sprinkles – Sunset Grown Tomatoes
The Company “Sunset” tells us not to be fooled by these teeny tiny tomatoes’ size……….they are deliciously cute……..and they are that and so much more!
Italian Salad Dressing (and Salad)
Reminiscent of Italian Pizzeria’s, this dressing is as close to a bottled salad dressing as it can get; using better olive oil and mixes up in minutes with dried herbs. Use it on a salad or for a quick marinade before chicken hits the grill.
Curried Chicken Salad
Madras Curry has a little more chili compared to other curry powders. This salad is perfect served over baby greens, alongside a light vinaigrette tossed salad, in a lettuce wrap or sandwich. It is so versatile! Use left-over chicken or buy a rotisserie chicken for …
Russian Dressing
This mayonnaise based dressing got its start in the early 1900’s and its name “Russian” because the original recipe had caviar in it; a Russian staple. However, it was created in New Hampshire.
Spicy Roasted Chicken Salad with Yogurt Dressing
When you aren’t quite ready to give up on the fall bunny, but it’s time to warm the house with the oven. Reminiscent of street food, served with pitas or a side of turmeric coloured rice, this chicken dish comes together quickly with bold flavours …
Spinach Salad
Spinach Salad likely originated in Persia, or modern-day Iran. There are so many variations of Spinach Salad. Strawberry and Chèvre is a light spring salad, while a heavier winter salad is served with eggs and bacon.
Hot Mushroom Salad
This salad is adapted from the Best of Bridge series, cookbooks that revolutionized cooking with their first book in 1976. Often, we had dinner parties, and everyone made a “new” recipe from the series! This salad was always a hit.
Greek Salad with Chick Peas and Baby Greens
Greek Salad is a family favourite and served throughout the summer and fall when the vegetables are at their peak.