Category Archives: salads

A Hip Girl’s Potluck + Arugula Salad with Roasted Beets, Carrots and Caramelized Onions

Posted on April 26, 2011 by marisa

Earlier tonight, twenty women gathered in my apartment to eat, drink and celebrate Kate Payne and her lovely new book (don’t forget that I’m giving away a copy here). Let me tell you, we had SUCH a fun evening. My … Continue reading →

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Amanda Hesser Comes to Philadelphia for a Potluck

Posted on December 9, 2010 by marisa

Last night, a collection of food bloggers, food writers and publishing folk gathered at Audra’s home in West Philly to meet, share food and celebrate Amanda Hesser and her extraordinary new book. It was a party many months in the … Continue reading →

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Kale and Carrot Salad

Posted on May 10, 2010 by marisa

Last Sunday, my beloved Headhouse Square Farmers’ Market reopened for the the 2010 season. It was such a joy to stroll the Headhouse Shambles with my regular Sunday morning pals and greet the many familiar farmers. As so often happens … Continue reading →

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Vegetable-Stuffed Quinoa Salad with Pesto Dressing

Posted on April 13, 2010 by marisa

Last September, I spent a frantic Friday evening processing two gallons of freshly picked basil into pesto. I was leaving early the next morning for a long weekend, and couldn’t bear the idea of allowing it to wilt into sludge. … Continue reading →

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Cucumber and Red Onion Salad

Posted on April 16, 2009 by marisa

It’s been a quiet week in my kitchen. Between a marathon day of cooking last Sunday, the hit on the head I took Monday and a Wednesday night dinner of sushi with two of my favorite girls, I just haven’t … Continue reading →

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Cumin Cabbage Slaw

Posted on March 30, 2009 by marisa

Yes, I realize there isn’t a jar in sight in the picture above. But I’ll have you know that the leftovers of that cabbage slaw are currently tucked away in a wide-mouth quart jar in my fridge, so at the … Continue reading →

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Beet and Onion Salad

Posted on February 26, 2009 by marisa

A two summers ago, I went through a major beet phase. I bought them constantly, and always had a jar of simply cooked beets marinating in a basic vinaigrette in the fridge. I used them to top salads and would … Continue reading →

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