Category Archives: Vegetables
Fruity Trifle Spread
Being that this Fruity Trifle Spread was from my first posts,I just wanted to make sure you dont miss out on it….the perfect salad for this Shabbat-Tu B’shvat! GO HORIZONTAL- Update your typical salad trifle by using a wide- flat … Continue reading
Trader Joe’s Rainbow Salad
For years I have been trying (unsuccessfully) to convince the management of Trader Joe’s to open a store in my area. Well, until that happens, I’ll continue to benefit only from afar, as my mother-in-law always makes sure to bring … Continue reading
Roasted Asparagus with Crumbs
This side dish has always been one of my favorites. It’s a nice change from the standard potato, pasta and rice sides. Though the picture and the ingredients call for asparagus, this recipe can be adapted for cauliflower or string … Continue reading
Cabbage Mango Salad
Salad Ingredients : 1 bag green cabbage 1 mango diced 1 bunch scallions-chopped 2 tsp black sesame seeds Dressing: ¼ cup vinegar ¼ cup olive oil 2 T sugar or xylitol 1 t lemon juice Salt/pepper to taste Combine all … Continue reading
Endive Flower with Cucumber Salad
Israeli salad and cucumber salad are classic staples in any home.To create a special look try this simple, easy to create endive flower You will need: endives Israeli, or cucumber salad turnip Directions for Rose: Peel turnip. Use your peeler … Continue reading
Salad on a Cabbage Plate
This simple yet sophisticated” triangular plate” will make even the most ordinary salad into a magnificient entree. Remove cabbage leaves. Place 2 leaves one on top of the other and cut into a triangle shape(spine of cabbage should go down … Continue reading
Tomato Butterflies
For each butterfly you will need: 1 slice of tomato 1 scallion(pre-checked) Directions: Slice tomato slice in half. Place on plate so that the rounded side of tomato halves are touching each other. Starting from the center of the scallion,slice the … Continue reading
Tomato Tulips
Place grape tomato, stem side up on a cutting board. Slice tomato down the center, but do not cut completely through. Slice the tomato again in the opposite direction,repeating step 2. You should now have 4 sections that resemble the … Continue reading
Tomato Rose
Wash a bright red tomato for each tomato rose. Peel the tomato thinly with a sharp serrated knife,starting at the top and proceeding around in a continuous circle.You will be left with a long strip,approximately 3/4″ wide. Stretch the peel on … Continue reading
Tomato Vases
You will need: Campari tomatoes,plum tomatoes or tomatoes on the vine Radish sprouts or any curly lettuce Cut off a small piece of the stem side of the tomato to create a flat bottom. With a small spoon,carefully scoop out the … Continue reading