Chef’s Favorite Lemon Tart is a somewhat sophisticated take on the Southern-style lemon chess pie.  This simple lemon tart really is one of Ben’s favorite desserts and has been a … Continued

Seasoning, Cleaning, and Cooking with Cast Iron Pans Please do not throw away that old cast iron frying pan that was your mother’s or grandmother’s!  Clean it – as long … Continued

Chicken a la King: This is a rich chicken dish that uses lots of cream with pimentos and sherry.  It is served either on hot buttered toast, pastry shells, or … Continued

  To make this delicious Cherry Tomato Sale with Basil, use only fresh vine-ripened tomatoes either from your own garden or buy them at your local Farmer’s Market.  Forget those … Continued

  We served a version of this Cherry Tomato Salad with Tarragon salad when I last worked in France.  The French version involves peeling cherry tomatoes — which is a … Continued

  Spanish Cauliflower Salad is a very refreshing, and very a Spanish, way to prepare cauliflower.  A favorite salad served in small amounts at Tapa Bars in Spain.  There are … Continued

  Fiesta Carrot Pineapple Jell-O Salad is a classic gelatin recipe that is light and refreshing!   This salad is also sometimes known as “Sunshine Salad.”  While the pineapple-carrot flavor combination … Continued

New Potato Basil-Cream Salad is an easy-to-make summer salad that gives the classic potato salad a run for it’s money.  It is a savory, cool salad that is refreshing side dish. … Continued

  This Black Bean Salad with Feta is definitely a winner!  It is easy to make, low in fat and calories, and absolutely delicious!  This salad holds up well in the … Continued

  This Bean and Olive Salad is definitely a winner!   It is easy to make just using the standard ingredients that you keep in your pantry.  This salad is … Continued

  This Assorted Berry Fruit Salad in Sauvignon Blanc recipe is from the cookbook The Sonoran Grill by Mad Coyote Joe.  A wonderful and tasty way to serve fresh fruits … Continued

  This blue cheese dressing is so good – my husband loves it!  Use this Blue Cheese Dressing recipe on your salads, use it as a dip, and/or served on … Continued

  Bread Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Walla Walla Onions is a pleasing and delicious side dish to serve your family and friends.  You will love this salad! You may ask, … Continued

  This Bruschetta-Style Cherry Tomato Salad is so good!  I love tomato season and my husband and I can not get enough of vine-ripened tomatoes.  We eat tomatoes in some … Continued

    Lynne says, “A melon salad is not a typical opening to a meal in Italy.  I certainly didn’t expect it when I Stayed at Le Frise, a guest … Continued