by Tim Lee
Tweet Grilled Fresh Figs with Prosciutto and Blue Cheese Mousse This is the home cook’s version of a recipe in “Not Afraid of Flavor,” by Ben and Karen Barker (UNC Press, 2000). The James Beard award-winning couple used to own Magnolia Grill in Durham and now help their son, Gabe, at his restaurant, Pizzeria Mercato […]
Categories: appetizer, Cake, Salad • Tags: appetizer, Cake, Figs, salad
by Tim Lee
Tweet Classic Tomato Panzanella This classic tomato panzanella recipe is the updated version with summer tomatoes and crouton-like bread cubes. Feel free to experiment: use different kinds of breads and vegetables, stir in cheeses like mozzarella, parmesan or feta or add other new ingredients like olives, capers, hard-boiled eggs, pine nuts or whatever else you […]
Categories: Dessert, Main dish, Salad, Vegan, Vegetable, Vegetarian • Tags: dessert, entree, salad, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian
by Tim Lee
TweetMoroccan Carrot and Quinoa Salad 1/2 cup quinoa 3/4 cup water Pinch of sea salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 5 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1 orange 1/2 teaspoon […]
Categories: Salad, Side dish, Specialty of the House, Vegan, Vegetarian • Tags: Iris, salad, Specialty of the House, vegan, vegetarian
by Tim Lee
TweetWho would have thought you could turn broccoli stalks into a delicious salad? But you can. It’s a great way to save a tasty ingredients from the compost pile or garbage can. Before cutting the broccoli stalks into thin ribbons, use a vegetable peeler or paring knife to remove the tough skin. From “Waste Free […]
Categories: Salad, Side dish, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian • Tags: salad, side dish, vegan, vegetarian
by Tim Lee
TweetThis recipe for Frisee Salad with Lardons and Fried Eggs originally appeared in a March 2016 Farmer’s Plate profile of Will Cramer and Tracey Slaughter of Ever Laughter Farm in Hillsborough. The recipe came from Susan Whitney, an Ever Laughter Farm customer at the Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market. Whitney noted that traditional Frisee aux Lardons […]
Categories: Farmer's Plate, Salad, Side dish, Uncategorized • Tags: Farmer's Plate, salad, side dish
by Tim Lee
Tweet Kale has been a trendy vegetable for awhile and so has kale salad. This version from Chef Ryan Conklin of UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh is a play on the classic Waldorf salad. Read our original story about the dish HERE. Omit the feta cheese to make a vegan version of this salad. This […]
Categories: Salad, Side dish, Vegan, Vegetable, Vegetarian • Tags: kale, salad, Specialty of the House, vegetarian