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7 Gorgeous Spring Pea Recipes

Food52 | Posted 05.29.2012

Food52

Each part of the pea plant -- the tiny peas themselves, their shoots, even their pods (which can be simmered to make a broth) -- tastes of the sweet, sunny days of spring.

Asparagus, At Last!

Food52 | Posted 05.01.2012

Food52

We've watched the days get lighter, felt the sun get warmer. We've been going to the farmers' market, eagerly grabbing (and gobbling) those hallmarks of spring: ramps, artichokes, and now, asparagus!

Fast Food Salad Shocker Could Make You Rethink Your Order

The Stir | Posted 04.26.2012

The Stir

If you had to guess, which salads do you think would be highest in calories -- the salad at a fast food restaurant or the salad at a casual dining restaurant?

A Good Knife Starter Set

The Splendid Table | Posted 04.20.2012

The Splendid Table

Without a doubt there are good knives for modest money. New knife technology's taken knives no serious cook would touch years ago into the pro's class.

Dole Recalls Bagged Salad Due To Salmonella Risk

AP | Posted 04.15.2012

MONTEREY, Calif. — Dole Food Co.'s fresh vegetables division is recalling 756 cases of bagged salad, because they could be contaminated with sal...

How To: Use Vending Machine Snacks in Home Cooking

Small Kitchen College | Posted 04.10.2012

Small Kitchen College

If you haven't had the time or inclination to pack an afternoon (after-school) snack, you'll likely find yourself in front of your dorm or office vending machine, gazing into that treat-filled tower and clutching your one dollar bill until you have finally decided how to spend it.

7 Ways To Use Spring Radishes

Food52 | Posted 04.09.2012

Food52

These crisp, peppery roots thrive in springtime and offer a welcome flash of color to salads, sandwiches and grains.

Three-Bean Salad in 10 Minutes - An American Classic

Maria Rodale | Posted 04.09.2012

Maria Rodale

This will make enough for a picnic... or to at least last for a few days and a few meals until everyone is sick of it!

How To Make Better Salads

Big Girls, Small Kitchen | Posted 05.02.2012

Big Girls, Small Kitchen

In my youth, I discovered that if each bite of salad were paired with a bite of something with a less leafy texture, it was much easier for me not just to get my salad down but to enjoy it.

Rachel Tepper

What's Tangerine Lace? Cork Wine Bar's Chef Explains Why It's Great

HuffingtonPost.com | Rachel Tepper | Posted 03.02.2012

WASHINGTON -- Ever heard of tangerine lace? Neither had Cork Wine Bar's new chef, Robert Weland, until recently. The leafy, long-stemmed green is a...

Don't Fear the Quinoa: Southwest Quinoa Salad

Julie Tilsner | Posted 04.23.2012

Julie Tilsner

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9 Great Winter Grains

Food52 | Posted 03.07.2012

Food52

The new year has passed, and we're now in detox mode. Resolution mode. Eating more whole grains, happily, falls into these categories.

15 Ways To Build A Heathier Salad

Posted 12.27.2011

By Lisa Schweitzer for YouBeauty.com Dining out? It's hard to get a more beautiful meal than a salad. They fill our bodies with nutrients we need t...

A Vegan Salad For Your Holiday Buffet

The Splendid Table | Posted 02.22.2012

The Splendid Table

Broccoli is my fall back because when cooked crisp or soft, it takes to dressings like a champ. Steam up a lot, keep the dressing on the side so the broccoli doesn't turn Army green and you are in business.

Astoria Characters: The Well-Engineered Family

Nancy Ruhling | Posted 01.28.2012

Nancy Ruhling

Jarda Nehybka never thought he'd have a wife and two tow-headed toddlers, not at this age, 69.

Stick To Your Healthy Diet With These Salad Bar Tips

Rehema Trimiew | Posted 11.23.2011

Devin Alexander, celebrity chef and author of "The Biggest Loser Cookbook," applauds our efforts to stay healthy by hitting up the salad bar instead o...

Think You Know Salad? Think Again

Kitchen Daily | Posted 12.15.2011

Bored of eating the usual green salad? Tired of the typical ingredients? Whether you enjoy salad for lunch at the office or a light dinner at home, we...

Spoonfuls of Peanut Butter and Other Dorm Room Snacks That Are Making You Fat

Small Kitchen College | Posted 12.11.2011

Small Kitchen College

When I was about one week into my freshman year of college, I remember thinking that I had finally discovered the way to a Jessica Biel body. Six months and 40 pounds later, I was staring at my muffin top and wondering what had gone wrong.

Vegan Gluten-Free Tabouli Salad

Brigitte Mars | Posted 11.15.2011

Brigitte Mars

Tabouli Salad is a great way to use colorful antioxidant rich fresh produce: Sunripened tomatoes, cool cukes, sensuous spearmint and hip hempseed.

Essence Of August: Caprese Tomato Salad

Meathead | Posted 10.31.2011

Meathead

Caprese salad is the world's best use of tomatoes and possibly the world's best salad. This classic summer dish from the Island of Capri off the west coast of Italy is the essence of August on a plate.

August Salad: BLT Salad!

Maria Rodale | Posted 10.22.2011

Maria Rodale

I tested this salad on my family a few weeks ago and knew it was a hit when Eve looked down at the salad bowl, thought for a moment, then said: "It's a BLT!" with utter joy. There were no leftovers.

Salads Safe For Picnics

The Splendid Table | Posted 10.12.2011

The Splendid Table

The general rule of thumb is that all dishes with proteins from animals (eggs, meat, fish, etc.), with dairy, or with mayonnaise need to be kept cool all the time.

The Taste of Summer: Cucumber Citrus Salad

Marilinda Hodgdon | Posted 10.08.2011

Marilinda Hodgdon

2011-08-08-Screenshot20110808at5.22.54PM.jpgWherever you procure your fresh produce, salads festooned with leafy herbs and fruity vinegars are a no fuss, low calorie answer to light and flavor-filled summer eating.

8 Great New Avocado Recipes

Marcus Samuelsson | Posted 10.08.2011

Marcus Samuelsson

2011-08-08-Screenshot20110808at3.39.42PM.jpg We're well into avocado season, so you might be bored of your signature guacamole. Check out these great new avocado recipes for a different spin on this tasty, abundant fruit.

July Salad: Chopped Vegetable Salad Fresh from the Garden

Maria Rodale | Posted 09.24.2011

Maria Rodale

By July, it's usually too hot for lettuce to be happy in the garden. Fortunately, while the tomatoes might still be struggling to ripen, all the other...