Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and the days are getting warmer and longer: it’s finally spring in Chicago and the world feels alive again at last. And when this warmer weather arrives, I’m always more inclined to eat refreshing meals like this fattoush salad. Have you had fattoush before? I think of it as a…
Apple Farro Salad
I am a bit of a salt addict. If you made me pick between a salty or sweet snack, I would pick salty without a moment’s hesitation. But when an interesting cooking challenge arose where I couldn’t use salt, I decided not to shirk it. I offered to bring a side dish to a dinner…
Mexican Kale Salad
A few weeks ago I wrote about a Mexican tortilla pizza that had the most delicious avocado dressing. The dressing really stole the show, and I realized that it deserved a bit more attention. What better way to showcase it than with a Mexican kale salad? I’ve written before about my fickle feelings towards kale….
Roasted Potato Salad
It might be zero degrees here in Chicago, but I’m focused on the fact that March is just around the corner. With March comes the tiniest hints of spring here – a bit more sunlight, a slight increase in temperature, and perhaps a few buds on the trees. I’ll take whatever I can get, really….
