Salads

Quick Bites

Grilling Greens (Recipe: Grilled Caesar Salad)

by Aimee
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It’s grilling week here on Simple Bites! Join us as we bring you simple recipes for the grill that feature seasonal produce. The first time I recall seeing greens grilled was overr five years ago at swanky brunch in celebration of a baby’s baptism. Coral-colored wedges of radicchio and Belgian endive were wilted and slightly [...]

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Quick Bites

Radishes 3 Ways (Recipe: Radish Sandwiches, Salad and Herb Butter)

by Shaina
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Written by Shaina of Food for My Family. Our farmers markets here in the Midwest U.S. of A are still lacking a bit in the fresh produce selection, though I did see the first few strawberries there just this past weekend, which made me giddy like a teenager on their first date. (Note: I did [...]

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Pantry & Spotlight Ingredients

Salute Spring! Strawberry Salad with Strawberry Poppy Seed Dressing

by Cheri
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Join us as we Salute Spring with this series featuring the finest fruits and vegetables of the season. Written by Cheri of Kitchen Simplicity. Strawberries. The name alone makes my mouth start to water. When they’re in season they can be as sweet as candy. Except so much better. Here in Norway, they’re one of [...]

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Quick Bites

Four Variations on Maple Vinaigrette and A Sugaring Off Vlog

by Aimee
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Late March means one thing in Québec: sugaring off season. The chilly nights and warm afternoons cause sap to surge up from the roots of the maple trees and race to fill the branches with life. All across the province, the healthy trees are tapped and a portion of the sap is extracted as it [...]

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Quick Bites

Two Simple Salads for Winter

by Aimee
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When I was growing up, having a winter salad required a trip out in the snow to fetch the kale. From just looking at the twinkling expanse of our snow-covered garden, with its gentle lumps here and there, no one would ever guess there was life underneath. I would kick away the snow with my [...]

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