SERVES 8 This is a traditional Persian salad, named after Shiraz, the town from which it originated. Salad Shirazi was a staple on the lunch and dinner table at my house growing up. Like many Middle Eastern foods, it is only lightly dressed, allowing the ingredients…
SERVES 4 Very little research has been conducted on the nutrition profile of bone marrow, but it is likely an excellent source of vitamin K and other fat-soluble vitamins. Besides being healthy, bone marrow has an incredible rich and creamy flavor that, in this salad,…
SERVES 4 When you have the wonderful luck of pomegranate and fig seasons colliding, add pomegranate seeds to this tasty salad. INGREDIENTS 2 pears, halved, seeded and cut lengthwise Juice of 1 lemon 4 cups/750 g baby arugula 6 ripe figs, quartered ½ pomegranate with…
SERVES 6 TO 8 This curried salad is perfect for summer picnics and potlucks! INGREDIENTS 1 red onion, very thinly sliced filtered water ¼ cup/55 g Homemade Curried Mayonnaise 2 tbsp/30 g almond butter 2 tbsp/20 g dried apricots 2 tbsp/3 g cilantro, chopped 2 tsp/10 g…
SERVES 4 This is a perfect light and refreshing salad for a summer lunch! INGREDIENTS 1 lb/455 g fresh crabmeat, picked through to remove small pieces of shell and cartilage 2 cups/360 g cucumber, peeled and chopped 4 cups/805 g papaya, chopped 1 serrano pepper,…
SERVES 4 Tahini, tangy lemon, creamy avocado and garlic combine to make a silky and delicious salad dressing. This is a thick and creamy dressing that pairs well with butter lettuce and savory prosciutto. INGREDIENTS FOR THE DRESSING (MAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS/472 ML): 1…
SERVES 4 If you include any dairy in your diet, the addition of burrata, a creamy, fresh Italian cheese, elevates this salad to the next level. INGREDIENTS 6 beets sea salt 1 tbsp/15 ml extra-virgin olive oil Leaves from 2 bunches of beets, roughly chopped FOR THE…
SERVES 4 When I started the Paleo diet, one of my closest friends brought me some jerk seasoning from Jamaica. I read the ingredients and noticed a few questionable items, so I decided to make my own. This is what I came up with! INGREDIENTS 2 scallions, chopped 2…
SERVES 4 Pomegranates are one of the most recognizable symbols of Armenia; they represent fertility, abundance and marriage. Pomegranate season was a special time for us growing up. My younger brother and I always looked forward to sitting at the dining table and…
SERVES 6 TO 8 Not many meals can compare to a blissfully tender and moist pork shoulder. This informal dish is so versatile and can easily be dressed up with some sophisticated sides. When purchasing lard, read labels carefully to ensure that the only ingredient is…
SERVES 4 While no one knows its exact origins, some believe that the Chinese created five-spice powder to encompass all of the five flavors: sour, bitter, sweet, pungent and salty. These five elements combined create a powerful flavor. The five-spice brings a unique…
SERVES 8 Goat is the most widely consumed red meat in the world, a staple among many cultures but rarely eaten in the United States. I am not sure why, because it is truly delicious! Pasture-raised goat meat tastes more like beef than lamb. Because goat is very lean,…