From The Essential James Beard Cookbook by James Beard (2012). The quantities are flexible. A version appeared in an earlier James Beard book so we have been eating this wonderful salad since the mid-1980's. If you are shocked by so much olive oil, use less and see if you … [Read more...]
Smoked Eggplant and Yogurt Salad (Baigan ka Raita)
This recipe can't be called a family favorite, but it is a special summertime treat for those who like vegetables, yogurt, and Indian food. The recipe is from Julie Sahni's Classic Indian Vegetarian and Grain Cooking, one of my first vegetarian cookbooks. Here is what Julie Sahni … [Read more...]
Potato, Green Bean, and Spinach Salad
From Martha Rose Shulman in The New York Times. This salad is incredibly good. In fact, you could say it's "lick your plate" good! 1 pound waxy potatoes, cut in 1-inch dice 2 tablespoons finely minced red onion, soaked for five minutes in cold water, then drained, rinsed, and … [Read more...]
Spicy Shrimp Salad with Mint
Mark Bittman's recipe first appeared in the New York Times in 1998. He updated it in 2011 to reflect a lighter approach and that is the version here, adapted a bit. Either way, it is terrific. I also enjoy this salad with mango and avocado. 2/3 pounds shrimp in the … [Read more...]
Old-Fashioned Potato Salad
This is a good old-fashioned potato salad recipe that gets your attention because it is so good. The recipe is lightly adapted from Cook's Country. Their recipe included two diced hard-boiled eggs and you can certainly add them if you like. I do think the dill pickle juice adds … [Read more...]