Tag Archives: salad

Artichoke Heart & Garbanzo Bean Salad with a Fresh Poached Egg

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

As you may know, we recently chicken-sat three very productive hens. And one of the benefits of chicken-sitting (besides the fluffiness, camaraderie and general chicken goofiness) is an abundance of eggs. It’s springtime, so a salad with poached egg on … Continue reading →

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Crisp, Classic Caesar Salad

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

Melanie learned to make this Caesar salad when she worked at one of her favorite jobs – cook at Pizzicato Pizza in Portland. She was the first woman in the kitchen, way back in the summer of 1994. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Simply Summer Salad

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

The green whorls of lettuce seem to grow differently for each plant – each one as unique as a fingerprint. The butter leaf lettuce is flourishing and we’re eating lots of wonderful salads to keep up. This summery salad is … Continue reading →

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Sweet and Tangy Rice Noodle Salad

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

The FoodShed is enjoying the Memorial Day weekend and this springtimey Seattle weather. (We’ll refuse to call it summery until it gets to at least 70.) Anyway. After a long bike ride and a medium-sized run, we were craving something … Continue reading →

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Curry Tuna Salad with Apples and Almonds

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

This curry tuna salad has become a go-to lunch when we need something quick, healthy and delicious. Make up a batch and you’re ready for the week. The apples lend a bit of sweetness, and the curry and greek yogurt … Continue reading →

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Delicata Squash Ravioli with Sage Butter

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Winter time is the perfect time to make ravioli. How nice to eat little warm pillows filled with squash and cheese and whatever else you decide to put in this versatile pasta. Melanie learned to make squash ravioli from Tamara … Continue reading →

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Poached Salmon and Caesar Salad

Posted on April 12, 2010 by

Springtime, and Melanie’s experimenting with fresh fish. Thanks to Alice Waters and an internship with the Taylor Shellfish folks, Melanie’s been trying all sorts of good cooking. I’m going to be the beneficiary, while she test-drives menu ideas. Life is … Continue reading →

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