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Arugula Salad with Strawberries, Heirloom Tomatoes and Pine Nuts
Edible flowers make this salad as beautiful as it is delicious, though they are a finishing touch that can be skipped when not available. Fortunately, we are so early in the growing season that you can plant seeds now and pick flowers from the garden rather soon. In the meantime, farmers markets and shops often sell edible pansies, violas, and other varieties, and these tips will help make sure you’re enjoying them safely. With or without colorful petals, the recipe below yields a light and fresh salad tossed with a tasty vinaigrette that’s perfect for enjoying under sunny skies. The peppery flavor of arugula pairs well with sweet strawberries and…
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Carrot and Cabbage Slaw
Light and bright with just enough sweetness, this carrot and cabbage slaw is practically designed for outdoor dining. As an accompaniment to the main dish, it makes a plate more beautiful and lends some tang. Include it in a picnic spread, and it livens up the rest of the offerings. For subtle variations in raw carrot flavor and the most gorgeous assemblage of vegetables, opt for a bunch of rainbow carrots or make your own mix with varieties such as atomic red (my favorite), solar yellow, and cosmic purple. In place of the raisins which often appear in a carrot slaw, this recipe includes chopped pitted dates for a more…
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Tortellini Salad with Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Green, how I want you green. Green wind. Green branches. – Federico García Lorca Spring jolts us with awakenings, fresh flavors, and everything green arriving at the market. For that reason, I choose spinach-filled tortellini and spears of asparagus when making this dish, which can be served room temperature or cold. With both green ingredients in season, consider this the ideal way to start cooking with a fresh crop of vegetables. Set this on the table for dinner or as a side dish and be reminded of the stirrings in the ground and in ourselves. Ingredients ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons red wine vinegar¾ teaspoon honey¼…
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Creamy Strawberry Mocktail (Dairy-Free)
Made with healthier sweeteners and oat milk, this creamy strawberry mocktail has notes of caramel and plenty of berry flavor. Consider it a healthy dessert option or just-sweet-enough drink that can be garnished with a touch of chocolate or a chocolate-dipped cookie for extra dessert vibes. While the drink recipe contains no dairy, check the ingredients on these as well before serving. Since oat milk already has a mild toasty flavor, it takes on a caramel-like quality when combined with pitted dates and a touch of honey. Blend in a few frozen strawberries, and you have a dairy-free mocktail recipe that easily can satisfy the craving for ice cream or…
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Chocolate Tart with Biscoff Crust
Decadent chocolate ganache fills a press-in crust with deep caramel flavor, making this tart a delicious alternative to a box of chocolates for your loves, yourself, and everyone else you will be treating on Valentine’s Day. While this tart can be made any time of year, we find ourselves in midwinter, when citrus practically demands to be included in sweets. The richness of the ganache pairs perfectly with candied blood orange and mandarin slices, plus a few pieces of pizzelles, though the choice of topping is completely up to you. The combination of chocolate, caramel notes, and citrus I find absolutely irresistible. Making ganache involves pouring hot cream over plenty…
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