I love a good salad. In fact salads are the backbone of my summer (and often autumn, winter and spring) menus. They can be made ahead and at times even improve with advance preparation, leaving me free near dinner time to focus on other parts of the meal or on other things […]
Tag: Cucumber
Minted Watermelon and Cucumber Salad
This watermelon salad, featuring cucumber and mint, is the perfect side to brighten your dinner plate while adding a cool and refreshing note to a summer meal.
Derby Classics – Benedictine Spread
It’s down to the wire. The Kentucky Derby is the day after tomorrow and I still haven’t posted my addition to the field of Derby recipes for this year. Even though Derby Day is a full seven days into the month of May this time around, I am still running […]
Thai Chicken Thighs with Coconut Rice
Slow-cooked Chicken Thighs, in a delicious Thai inspired peanut sauce, is a simple dinner inspiration that adapts easily to a hectic schedule. Serve it with Coconut Rice and a Quick Cucumber Vinaigrette for a complete and satisfying family meal.