I have enjoyed fresh greens, but after simplifying my salads, I fell a disconnect from the basics. Adding globs of store bought dressing to bagged lettuce mixes wasn’t cutting it anymore. Here is a guide to making the best salad.
First Step: Choose Greens
Look for the freshest greens at your grocer. Pay attention for wilted or [...]
Here is a great recipe for a marinade that can be used with chicken or steak (flank recommended). Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce is usually canned in the ethnic section of your grocer.
Ingredient list:
1/2 cup olive oil
juice of 2 limes
juice of one naval orange
3 garlic cloves chopped
small handful fresh cilantro
3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 [...]
Here is a great recipe for a smoky vinaigrette dressing.
Ingredient list:
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
1 tablespoon lime juice
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1 pinch white sugar (optional)
1/2 cup olive oil
Mix all of the ingredients in a food processor or [...]
