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Green Salad With Citrus Vinaigrette
Green Salad With Citrus Vinaigrette
Modified from Michael Chiarello
2 lemons
1/2 navel orange or 1 small orange
1 shallot
1-1/2 cups pure olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
8 cups mixed green lettuces
1 avocado, cut into chunks
1 orange, segmented
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup endame
1/4 cup fresh parsley
Yellow and Green Bean Salad With Olives, Cherry Tomatoes
This herb lends an unexpected hint of mint to bean dishes. For a change, feel free to swap in lowfat feta for the olives. Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 cups mixed-colored string beans, trimmed 2 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 sprig summer savory, chopped 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar Directions: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.Birthday BBQ Menu
Okay I am planning a bbq to celebrate my 32nd birthday in July. I usually get very obsessed with planning the menu and start making lists way in advance. So far here are my thoughts.
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Henry Hager And Jenna Bush Wedding
Your wedding will no doubt be the most romantic day of your lives, it's a celebration of love and commitment. But it's also the biggest party you'll probably ever throw. So pull out all the stops and make it a night to remember. We've researched the top wedding experts to find their best ideas for throwing a fun and unique reception, while maximizing the romance and tugging at the heartstrings of your guests. Whether you use one or 10 of them, we hope you will find at least a few new and creative ideas to make your reception even more fabulous.
Green Bean with Jicama Salad
This salad is great at cook out & unexpected. Salad: 1 pound green beans trimmed 1 yellow sweet pepper, seeded & julienned 1 medium jicama peeled & julienned 15 cherry tomatoes halved Dressing: 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 tsp chopped chives 2/3 cup olive oil salt & pepper Cook beans for 7-10 minutes in boiling water, drain & place in cold water to stop cooking drain. Add jicama, pepper & tomatoes to beans in a large bowl Whisk dressing ingredients together, pour over beans.Thai Cooking Class in Phuket, Thailand
While traveling in Southeast Asia this summer, I had the opportunity to attend a one-day Thai cooking class at Pat's Home Cooking school in Phuket, Thailand. The course was very hands-on and I had a great time. Pat taught us how to make Thai spring rolls, green curry (with chicken and aubergines), hot and sour soup with shrimps, green papaya salad, and bananas simmered in sweet coconut milk.
Green Stores: Wildflower Linens and Home Online Store Grand opening
In celebration of the grand opening of their online store, Austin Texas' Wildflower Linens and Home is offering 20% off of selected items. The store carries a large selection of organic bedding, lighting, home decor, towels, and also has a selection of one-of-a-kind items available.
"Experience the calm, clear mind that comes from living with natural organic materials and good green design.
Apple Cider Braised Greens
Apple Cider Braised Greens
From Good Housekeeping Magazine November 2006
1 1/2 pounds mustard greens
1 1/2 pounds collard greens
1 1/2 pounds Swiss chard
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 1/4 cups apple cider
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Salt
2 red cooking apples such as Gala or Rome Beauty, unpeeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
Directions
1. Remove stems from mustard greens; discard stems. Trim stem ends from collard greens and Swiss chard; remove stems from leaves.
Salad-Making 101
Making a good salad is truly an art. Salads seem to be the epitome of health food, however, there are many big mistakes made that drastically reduce or destroy the nutritional value of your salad.
Let's outline the steps to making a fabulous salad both in taste and nutrition!
America’s Unhealthiest Restaurants (Eat this, Not That)
America’s Unhealthiest Restaurants by David Zinczenko, with Matt Goulding a Yahoo! Health Expert for Nutrition http://health.yahoo.com/experts/eatthis/26542/americas-unhealthiest-restaurants Your favorite fast food restaurant is often like your favorite city: Visit some neighborhoods and you live the high life. Visit others and you’re just plain asking for trouble.
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