Blog Archives for tag mint

‘Green Pearl Barley Salad with Roast Parsnips and Goat’s Cheese’

This hearty pearl barley salad gets its lovely green hue from a homemade pea, mint and arugula pesto.  The salad… Continue reading »

‘Baked Minty Rice with Feta & Pomegranate Relish’

This is no ordinary rice dish!  This superb side dish is healthy and filled with bright flavors–fluffy rice is topped… Continue reading »

‘Red, White & Blue Ice-Cream Cake’

I had been holding onto this Southern Living recipe for just over a year now; this stunning, show-stopping, incredible ice… Continue reading »

‘Grilled Steak & Potatoes with Snap Pea Salsa’

Fire up that grill and get ready for steak night!  This recipe from Real Simple magazine is one of the… Continue reading »

Buttered Turnips with Pistachios & Mint

 This simple side dish is bursting with the delicate flavors of spring.  Tender cubes of peppery turnips tossed with melted… Continue reading »

Baked Salmon with Mediterranean Relish & Minty Pea Purée

 I try to cook salmon at least twice a month—not only for its health benefits, but for its rich buttery… Continue reading »

‘North African Beef-and-Carrot Stew with Mint’

 When I was in southern Italy for my culinary externship last year, an idea that never occurred to me before… Continue reading »

Lima Bean & Pecorino Crostini with Mint

 This elegant and simple crostini recipe has the bright flavor of lemon juice and the salty bite from Pecorino Romano… Continue reading »

Chickpea-Apricot Salad with Arugula & Mint

 This Moroccan-inspired salad if full of fresh flavors and healthy ingredients.  Tender chickpeas tossed together with peppery arugula, thinly sliced… Continue reading »

‘Toasted Quinoa Tabbouleh’

The taste and texture of toasted quinoa is perfect for this healthy Mediterranean side dish.  Just like a classic tabbouleh… Continue reading »