Salad Recipes

My neighbor Sarah asked why I couldn’t just grill the peaches instead of roasting them. I started to explain why that wouldn’t work — then … Read more

There used to be a tiny Italian place tucked behind a bookstore in my old neighborhood that made a burrata salad I still dream about. … Read more

“Hand me that grill pan,” my neighbor said, flicking her wrist like she did this every day. I wasn’t there for a fancy meal or … Read more

The neighborhood block party was in less than two hours and I’d completely blanked on bringing a dish. Everyone else was rolling in with trays … Read more

Introduction My friend Jim swore he hated anything with black-eyed peas. For years. Then one afternoon, I whipped up this Fresh Texas Cowboy Caviar with … Read more

Introduction I was loading groceries into my car last Saturday when the sharp, smoky scent of bacon from a nearby food truck caught me off … Read more

Introduction The summer I decided to take up gardening, I wasn’t exactly expecting a cooking lesson from my local plumber. But there I was, watering … Read more

Introduction The office summer picnic was in less than three hours, and I still hadn’t planned what to bring. Everyone else promised these fancy multilayered … Read more

Introduction “I wasn’t expecting much when I popped over to Kim’s place last Thursday to borrow a ladder,” I remember thinking. But as soon as … Read more

Introduction My roommate swore she hated potato salad. For years. Then one Friday night, I made this Comforting Loaded Baked Potato Salad with Bacon and … Read more