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Grill This: Romaine Salad

Although I've seen recipes where a leafy head of romaine is placed on the grill, I had never tried the technique until last weekend.

Although I've seen recipes where a leafy head of romaine is placed on the grill, I had never tried the technique until last weekend. I'm not sure why I was turned off by the thought of grilled romaine, but let me assure you I'm a grilled-lettuce convert now that I've eaten it.

This salad is amazing! The grill chars some of the leaves until crisp while others are in different stages of wilt. Let the romaine cool a little before tossing it with the other ingredients. I used grilled eggplant and zucchini, but any veggies would be delicious.

You could also toss the greens with grilled fruit, salty cheese, cooked protein, crunchy croutons — really the possibilities are endless. For extra-smoky flavor, grill the lemon before making the vinaigrette. Read on, for the recipe.

News

Lettuce Be Careful: E. Coli Outbreak Prompts Romaine Recall

Here's a pretty convincing argument in favor of washing bagged greens.

Here's a pretty convincing argument in favor of washing bagged greens. An E. coli lettuce outbreak has sickened at least 19 people, hospitalized 12, and left three people gravely ill.

Freshway Foods and Imperial Sysco brands are recalling romaine lettuce in at least 23 states east of the Mississippi. The romaine has also been sold in salad bars and delis in stores like Kroger, Giant Eagle, Ingles Markets, and Marsh stores.

I'd been optimistic about the Obama administration's promise to establish more stringent food safety guidelines, but this demonstrates that, sadly, nothing has really changed. I'll be steering clear of raw greens for a while — what about you?

fast and easy

Fast & Easy Dinner: Steak and Potato Salad

Tonight serve your loved ones a meal inspired by the classic steakhouse dinner of meat, potatoes, and wedge salad.

Tonight serve your loved ones a meal inspired by the classic steakhouse dinner of meat, potatoes, and wedge salad. The potatoes are roasted in the oven, while the ribeye steaks are seared on the grill. A quick but wildly flavorful salsa verde (a mixture of chives, capers, oregano, thyme, and garlic) coats the cooked and crispy potatoes. Serving the potatoes and steak on a bed of crunchy romaine lettuce makes this a balanced meal that's sure to be enjoyed by all.

Check out the recipe when you read more

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Monday's Leftovers: Crispy Chicken Cutlets & Romaine Salad

A hectic start to the week might mean you don't have too much time to spare when it comes to dinner.


A hectic start to the week might mean you don't have too much time to spare when it comes to dinner. Not to worry: You can still make a crowd-pleasing dinner in less time than it takes to pick up takeout. Make use of leftover chicken cutlets, which are so thin they'll cook in mere minutes.

Cornmeal makes a quick, nutritious crust with a satisfying crunch. On the side, take a second to whisk together your own dressing to toss with shredded romaine. To eat this tonight, keep reading.

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Fast & Easy Dinner: Crispy Chopped Chicken Salad

Looking for a satisfying yet healthy way to jump-start the weekend?

Looking for a satisfying yet healthy way to jump-start the weekend? Consider this salad: it includes everything but the kitchen sink!

Not your grandma's chicken salad, this vegetable-filled variation has crispy prosciutto, tangy blue cheese, and a refreshing lemon vinaigrette.

Don't hesitate to make this recipe your own by substituting in different veggies or another type of cheese. To get the scrumptious recipe, read more

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Fast & Easy Dinner: Grilled Shrimp and Romaine

One of my favorite tapas dishes to have in Spain is grilled lettuce drizzled with olive oil.

One of my favorite tapas dishes to have in Spain is grilled lettuce drizzled with olive oil. I was excited when I found this recipe because it takes that concept and turns it into a complete meal by adding grilled shrimp and grated Parmesan cheese.

To make it more authentically Spanish, I'll toss minced garlic in with the oil that's used to coat the shrimp and romaine. Serve with crusty bread for mopping the sauce and a refreshing tinto de verano to drink. Want to come with me on an adventure to the Iberian Peninsula? Get the recipe and read more

Come Party With Me

Come Party With Me: Memorial Day — Menu

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of Summer, so to celebrate, round up a group of friends and host a casual but cozy barbecue.

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of Summer, so to celebrate, round up a group of friends and host a casual but cozy barbecue.

Begin the fun with fingerlicking good grilled clams and garlic butter. Next move on to an easy dinner menu of the American favorite — steak and potatoes — made sophisticated by the smoky flavor of the grill.

Mexican spice-rubbed steak with lime butter is an eye catching entree. Pair with crisp-charred sweet-hot fries and romaine, avocado, and corn salad. Take a look at the recipes to these backyard favorites when you read more

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Leafy Green Breakdown

When it is hot outside, I crave crisp, cooling salads.



When it is hot outside, I crave crisp, cooling salads. All those veggies and greens are refreshing and delicious, and since since they're in season you can find an amazing variety this time of year.

This got me thinking about leafy greens and whether there is a huge difference nutritionally between them. I know dark green spinach is much healthier than light-colored iceberg lettuce, but how much better?

Well I have broken it all down for you. Want to see the comparison? Then read more