- 08/12/2010
Salty and rich, this salad is like an accessory if served on its own, or a pungent contrast if on a platter with other salads.
- 08/05/2010
A light, creamy dressing is a luxurious finish to summer tomatoes.
- 08/05/2010
A tomato and chopped vegetable salad made with either stale bread or large croutons fried in olive oil.
- 07/29/2010
Make the most of acutely fresh and bountiful summer watermelon and local tomatoes. The combo of sweet and acid is a perfect balance.
- 07/29/2010
With the flavors of classic Caesar salad but with a fraction of the effort.
- 07/22/2010
A recipe from a city cook in New Orleans where folks know about the need for cool summer cooking.
- 07/08/2010
Named for the island of Capri, a summer classic salad of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil.
- 06/24/2010
Potato salad isn't just for summer picnics. This one is good enough for a dinner party -- with no mayo.
- 06/24/2010
Tossed with mustard vinaigrette or mayonnaise, it's a summer favorite.
- 03/25/2010
A cracked wheat, parsley and chopped vegetable salad. Big flavor and very satisfying.
- 02/18/2010
Flank steak becomes tender when marinated and then sliced on the bias. This one is broiled and served on a lemony arugula salad.
- 02/18/2010
Thin julienned pieces of celery root are coated with a piquant mustard mayonnaise dressing.
- 02/04/2010
Slices of seared steak tossed with crispy romaine lettuce and a bright balsamic vinaigrette.
- 01/21/2010
A satisfying salad that makes a perfect match between winter's grapefruit and the year-round avocado.
- 12/10/2009
A restaurant cheese course may be intimidating to create for yourself. Help from a first-rate cheese monger is essential.
- 11/17/2009
The City Cook can help with tips for menu planning, recipes, buying ingredients, ordering ahead, and budgeting your Thanksgiving dinner.
- 08/27/2009
This cold soup is one of summer's rewards.
- 07/30/2009
A classic combination of sweet mango, black beans, tangy lime juice and some jalapeno heat.
- 07/23/2009
An appealing green and white salad that matches cucumber's crunch with creamy Feta flavor.
- 07/09/2009
A light lemon dressing is added to red and white shredded cabbage.
- 06/11/2009
From Well-Preserved, Recipes and Techniques For Putting Up Small Batches of Seasonal Foods. By Eugenia Bone.
- 05/21/2009
Named for the red, green and white Italian flag, this classic salad combines white endive, red radicchio and green arugula.
- 05/21/2009
A refreshing salad made with crispy celery, tender raw mushrooms and salty curls of Parmigiano-Reggiano, dressed with a simple vinaigrette.
- 05/20/2009
A full-flavored salad made with an often over-looked green.
- 02/26/2009
You can still enjoy the bright taste of tomatoes during the cold weather.
- 01/29/2009
Roasted beets add sweetness and complexity to peppery arugula and tangy goat cheese.
- 01/29/2009
A winter alternative to summer's Caprese salad, made with artichokes and plum tomatoes that have been slow-roasted to an intense flavor.
- 01/29/2009
A version of the popular Roman salad made with a local chicory called puntarella and dressed with a robust garlic and anchovy vinaigrette.
- 01/29/2009
A robust vinaigrette that's based on the Roman salad, Puntarella alla Salsa.
- 01/29/2009
There are many salads that are well suited to winter ingredients.
- 01/29/2009
The original chopped salad. You can make it in a traditional way or as you like it.
- 12/16/2008
The City Cook can help with advice, recipes, tips for setting up a basic kitchen, and smart places to buy ingredients.
- 12/04/2008
From Made In Spain, Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen, by José Andrés with Richard Wolffe.
- 10/16/2008
A French salad that combines bitter endive with slices of sweet and juicy pears and the salty flavor of Roquefort cheese.
- 10/09/2008
A combination of slow-roasted tomatoes with chopped vegetables.
- 09/07/2008
Popular in Lebanese and Syrian cuisines, this chopped salad makes great use of late summer vegetables and day-old pita bread.
- 07/31/2008
A sweet and sour dressing turns sliced seedless cucumbers into a perfect side for fish or other main courses.
- 06/12/2008
A rich but also light mousse that makes a perfect summer starter, lunch, or hors d'oeuvre.
- 06/12/2008
A perfect lunch or a light supper on a steamy summer night. From the wonderful new cookbook, Fish Without A Doubt.
- 03/20/2008
Make your own garlicky Caesar salad and serve it with croutons or add your favorite fish, poultry or meat to become a full meal.
- 02/07/2008
A way to use leftover roasted chicken and baked ham, or else buy a rotisserie chicken and a thick deli slice of boiled ham.
- 11/01/2007
Bitter greens combine with juicy, ripe Anjou or Bartlett pears and the crunch of toasted walnuts.
- 10/09/2007
Sometimes a green salad can be as luxurious as a piece of paté.
- 09/06/2007
Local ingredients are never better than in the month of September. Celebrate the best food of the year with easy weekday dinners and meals for friends on weekends.
- 02/26/2007
Unlike most salads that require lots of time-consuming chopping, this one simply combines already prepped ingredients with a bright lemon vinaigrette.
- 02/26/2007
An easy salad that can either stand on its own or be served alongside other single-ingredient salads.
- 02/01/2007
This meal is for two persons. The menu is roast chicken, oven-roasted asparagus, a simple romaine salad, and cheese. If you're feeding more people, just increase the quantities of everything for the number of servings you need. On your way home, stop at your favorite market and using the ingredient list as a grocery list, buy what you need. Go home. Turn on the oven to 350º , the TV to the news, and pour yourself a glass of wine. Begin.