My fellow Project Foodie contributor and award-winning blogger Carolyn Jung (foodgal) recently blogged about her visit to Michael Chiarello‘s Bottega. One of the many courses she enjoyed was a roasted butternut squash with burrata and caramelized mushrooms. The description and photo inspired me to prepare the following vegetable dish for Christmas. I love roasted butternut [...]
Archive for the ‘Salads’ Category
Roasted Butternut Squash with Dried Cranberries and Toasted Walnuts
Posted in Recipes, Salads on December 28, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Apple-Persimmon Salad
Posted in Recipes, Salads on November 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
One of my favorite things about being a member of the San Francisco Professional Food Society is attending the periodical food product tastings. It’s an informal gathering of members, aimed at educating each other about food products that are typically found in the grocery store. I’ve attended several now including a honey, vanilla ice cream, [...]
Asparagus and Wild Greens Salad with Kefalograviera
Posted in Greek, Recipes, Salads on June 8, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, asparagus grew wild in most parts of the world. Most likely, it originated around the Mediterranean where it grew prolifically in sandy and volcanic soils, benefiting from the close proximity to the sea. Even today, Cretans, known for their expert foraging techniques, enjoy wild asparagus and [...]
Greek Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Walnuts and Whole-Wheat Pita
Posted in Greek, Salads on April 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It’s pretty well known by now that the Mediterranean Diet is one of the most healthy in the world. A lot can be attributed to the amazing health benefits of olive oil. Some might think that high fish consumption also plays a major role in the statistics, but like most countries, fish is only available [...]
