Rosemary Roasted Potato, Mushroom and Lentil Kale Salad

I like to tuck into a warm hearty dinner salad in the winter and this salad fits the bill. Rosemary roasted potatoes, green lentils, walnuts and portobello mushrooms makes this a hearty and satisfying salad. Adding some dried cranberries would give this salad a little color, sweetness and texture. A crusty loaf bread, and a nice glass of merlot will…


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Roasted Brussels Sprout Salad with Creamy Curry Dressing

Spending time with good friends, especially over good food, really feeds my soul. My friend Cathy invited Chris and I over for a potluck dinner last night. Cathy made a delicious Vegetable Shepard’s Pie, a recipe she found in Bon Appetit Magazine, and Chris brought a Creamy Vegetable Soup and beautiful Apple Rose Pastries for dessert. I will share those…


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Jicama and Carrot Citrus Slaw

Jicama and Carrot Citrus Slaw This is a recipe from my friend, Sandy Holmes.  As some of you know, Sandy is a Registered Dietician and is, in her own words, passionately plant strong.  She has been working on a cookbook and I was lucky enough to get a copy of her first draft.  The recipes look terrific and seem easy to make. This fresh, clean, crunchy…


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Chinese Chickpea Salad

CHINESE CHICKPEA SALAD This delicious salad comes from the beautiful food blog, Pickle and Honey.  The crunchy romaine lettuce, colorful purple cabbage and carrots and the sweet mandarine oranges topped with spicy roasted chickpeas make this a perfect dinner salad. I will definetly be making this again. One special note, if you have leftover roasted…


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Mexican Jicama Salad

This refreshing salad is colorful, crunchy and light, more of what I think of as a warm weather salad.   It is snowy and rainy here in Aspen and I wanted to post a salad that would lift everyone’s spirits and remind  us all that summer REALLY is on the way!  Add a margarita, some guacamole and some chips  and I can most certainly guarantee your outlook…


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Tofu Salad with Chutney and Raisins

I am featuring this recipe for two reasons, one is that this is a super easy way to make a delicious filling for a sandwich or to top a green salad with and the second reason os  to highlight a mayo product I just love.  The product is called “Just Mayo” by Hampton Creek.  Whenever I have served this to people as a spread or in a recipe like this Tofu…


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Better Than Tuna Salad

This is so good.  I have made this salad for some of my clients and they have really liked it.  It is really fresh tasting and is good either in a wrap, served on greens, or on some whole grain bread with some romaine leaves.  If you want to add a “from the sea” flavor, add some dulse flakes.  If you live in Aspen, you can get them in the spice section…


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