salads and sides

Friday Faves and Balsamic Skirt Steak Salad with Stone Fruit

by heidi August 17, 2012
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I just stepped out of the orchard. No, I mean literally, I just stepped out of the orchard. Today I stepped out of a van, into a picturesque Oregon orchard, to photograph, gawk and fondle some of the world’s most coveted pears and peaches grown and harvested by gifting company ...

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10 Great Corn Recipes plus Grilled Corn and Pasilla Pepper Salad

by heidi August 9, 2012
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Corn. It’s the new black. It’s on every corner (ehem, gas station farmer’s market) it comes with color blocking in its DNA (alternating white and yellow kernals) and it looks good on just about everyone. It used to be that one had to wait anxiously for harvest season to roll around ...

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Pickled Strawberry with Roasted Beet Salad and a Recipe Contest

by heidi August 1, 2012
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I mean seriously. This salad is sweet. Seriously sweet. But, really, how sweet is this girl? How much can we possibly love our little babes, especially in those unscripted moments of pure, sweet bliss, savoring the moment and creating our earliest memories of where food comes from.

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Kale and Cabbage Coleslaw with Marcona Almonds

by heidi June 19, 2012
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I’m into layering. Not just in my clothing options—yes, I’m a big fan of piling on the tank, then the shirt, then the sweater, jacket or blazer—but also when it comes to cooking. Layering flavors and textures in a dish—and even an entire menu—is the sign of an adventurous and ...

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Greek Lemon Pasta Salad Plus 5 Great Sides

by heidi May 25, 2012
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Ah, Friday. Thank you for finally showing up on my doorstep. It’s been a week of surprises and quick moves that have called for backbone, agility and patience. Some of the news has been trying for my family and some has given me drive and inspiration. For myself, things are ...

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Craving > Spring Greens Asparagus and Ricotta Pasta

by heidi April 19, 2012
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Just like last spring, I nearly fell off the curb when I saw them poking their pointy little heads out of the yet to be toiled soil. Given they had the fortitude to break through the thatch of leftover fall leaves with such superhero force was a sure sign these ...

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A Tale of Two Egg Salads

by heidi April 10, 2012
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Once upon a time, as in yesterday, there was a family divided. They made their choices, they took sides. Neither would budge to accommodate the other. It was a battle of the egg salads. One recipe made with the traditional deli-style mayonnaise. One recipe made with sweetened up, home school ...

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