Surimi Rice Salad, with Peas and Corn

admin | March 24, 2009

Our Sunday recipe this week was Sanders’ choice — a surimi and rice salad.  I was rather skeptical, as I am not usually one for imitation *anything*, but as soon as I tasted it, I was excited.  Not only by the taste, but also because this salad has so many possibilities. Surimi has a firm [...]

Tabouli

admin | July 3, 2008

Tabouli is a Middle Eastern dish that I became aware of at a party given by some friends, who had it catered from a Middle Eastern restaurant.  I immediately loved the creamy texture of this salad, with the delicate flavors of the tomatoes and spring onions. This salad is great for summer picnics, barbeques – [...]

Chilled Roasted Vegetables with Portobello Mushrooms and Honey-Shallot Vinaigrette

admin | June 25, 2008

This is one of my favorite things in summer to eat.  I love to grill the vegetables, changing out the vegetables according to what is is season.  It looks really lovely plated.  This is fantastic to serve with grilled fish – salmon or tuna being my preference. Chilled Roasted Vegetables, with Portobello Mushrooms and Honey-Shallot [...]