Blog Archives for tag Dijon mustard

Kohlrabi & Radish Salad with Toasted Walnuts

Ever tried kohlrabi? This distant cousin of cabbage has a similar taste to that of broccoli stems, with the crunch… Continue reading »

Mushroom & Fennel Salad with Shaved Pecorino

This is one of my all-time favorite Italian salads. Thinly sliced, crunchy fennel is combined with sliced cremini mushrooms, shaved… Continue reading »

Herbed Potato Salad with Celery, Radishes & Turmeric Vinaigrette

Whereas Russet potatoes to me are best for mashing and baking, Yukon gold potatoes are my preferred choice for a… Continue reading »

Dandelion Greens with Walnuts, Ricotta Salata & Pomegranate Vinaigrette

The peppery flavor of dandelion greens make them the perfect choice for a simple salad like this one, but they… Continue reading »

‘Salmon with Kale, Walnut & White Bean Salad’

When a recipe calls for searing salmon fillets, I highly recommend searing fillets that are skin-on.  Searing both sides of… Continue reading »

Brussels Sprout & Apple Slaw with Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette

I love that the majority of grocery stores these days are selling bags of pre-sliced broccoli stems and/or brussels sprouts… Continue reading »

‘Maple-Bacon-Tarragon Dressing’

 In a back issue of Cooking Light magazine I saw a page of homemade dressing ideas that would work on… Continue reading »

Pomegranate-Glazed Turkey

Pomegranate molasses is something I highly recommend keeping in your pantry.  A thick, syrupy reduction of sweet yet tart pomegranate… Continue reading »

‘Crisp Salmon with Braised Red Cabbage & Mustard Sauce’

This simple weeknight salmon entrée is a lesson in two cooking methods: pan-searing and braising. Skin-on salmon fillets are seared in… Continue reading »

Baby Bella & Watercress Salad with Fennel & Golden Raisins

This simple salad has all of my favorite salad requirements: healthful of course, but also tender, crispy, a touch sweet,… Continue reading »