Category Archives: Salad

Cranberry Xmas Salad

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Allison Woods

This is one of two molded salads made and consumed by my family around the holidays. This is the one I prefer. 1 small package red jello—any flavor 1 1/4 c boiling H2o 1 can whole berry cranberry sauce 1 … Continue reading →

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Gazpacho in a Pitcher

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Allison Woods

From The Rosengarten Report by David Rosengarten. Copyright 2008 by David Rosengarten. Makes 4 cocktail servings Ingredients 2 oz.stale Italian or French bread, with crust 1/2 # ripe tomatoes, stems removed 1/4 # sweet onion, such as Walla Walla 1/4 … Continue reading →

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Potato Salad

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Allison Woods

This is my family recipe. It must rest for one day. 2x potato I cook them quartered in their jackets, cool, peel and chop. Not the easiest way, but preferred. 2x hardboiled eggs, cooled, peeled, sliced x scallions, chopped x … Continue reading →

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Provencal Pasta Salad

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Allison Woods

This was in the Seattle Times a long time ago. Add chicken and it’s a meal. 10 servings preparation time 25 minutes 8 ounces (2 cups) ziti pasta 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped 2 … Continue reading →

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Warm Walnut-Crusted Chèvre with Wild Greens and Herb Vinaigrette

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Allison Woods

This recipe has been widely published. It’s a standard in my repertoire, and can be made with  variations to the greens, the vinaigrette, and the goat cheese. For example, use herb-crusted goat cheese and do Sherry vinegar instead of red … Continue reading →

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Chop Chop Salad

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Allison Woods

salad 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded 1 cup julienne-sliced fresh basil 1c grated mozzarella 4 oz. garbanzo beans 8 oz. genoa salami or wine salami, shredded 12 oz. diced cooked chicken breast 8 oz. diced plum tomato 1/2 c diced … Continue reading →

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Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Allison Woods

I’m not sure that this really requires a recipe, but it was so delicious and inspired I wanted to write it down so I’d remember to make it again. 1 roasted tomato, peeled and seeded 2 cloves peeled garlic, also … Continue reading →

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Guilty Pleasure: Good Seasons

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Allison Woods

Remember this stuff? Mom used to make it “from scratch” by filling the special salad dressing carafe to the marks on the side with plain white vinegar, corn oil, and water. I always had a soft spot for it, and … Continue reading →

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Salad of the Wife of Kit Carson

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Allison Woods

Salad of the Wife of Kit Carson Where did I get this one? I’m thinking it was in a food magazine in the ‘90s. It’s a gorgeous salad that eats like an entrée. Marinade: (puree all ingredients) ¾ c pineapple … Continue reading →

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“Those” Noodles

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Allison Woods

Someone (who?) brought this to a potluck I recently attended. It’s a pretty unassuming dish, but it’s packed with flavor. Enhance its visual appeal by adding chopped red bell pepper. “Those” noodles 1# angel hair pasta 1/3 c peanut butter … Continue reading →

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