Archive for September 30th, 2010
Pesto
“You don’t need to tear the leaves or anything before you put them in the food processor,” Michael explained while I was snapping a picture of his hands submerged in a sinkful of water. “Oh, and tell them not to add the butter if they’re going to freeze it.” I can’t tell you how unusual [...]
Mexican Chicken Salad
Is it hot hot hot where you are, like it is here? All anybody wants to eat is fruit and popsicles and salad. Well, also Twizzlers and potato chips and soda and cotton candy and bubblegum chewing tobacco, but you know what I mean. I am reminded suddenly of my teenagerhood: after my brother had [...]
Loaded Steak Salad
This main course salad makes the most of seasonal summer vegetables and greens — those bags of gorgeous little leaves, beans, and potatoes you might spot at the farmer’s market — and of a little bit of good steak, which readily stretches here to feed four. You could swap in grilled chicken or salmon instead, [...]
Asian-Style Chicken Salad
Don’t feel hemmed in by the ingredients list here: If you’d prefer to cut up a rotisserie chicken or a package of 5-spice tofu instead of marinating and grilling the chicken breasts, please do. Likewise, use whatever greens you like (lettuce, say, or spinach) and any other veggies that appeal to you (I would have [...]