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Moroccan Raw Carrot and Beet Salad with Golden Raisins

By Eliot, on June 24th, 2014%

Growing up I disliked beets and raisins.

Why?

I think it is interesting to trace our food phobias—trace them back to that horrific childhood memory where one first tasted the foul ingredient. Notice I said “disliked,” not hated, because I really can’t think of a food that I absolutely hate. So my dislike . . . → Read More: Moroccan Raw Carrot and Beet Salad with Golden Raisins

Italian Quinoa-White Bean Salad

By Eliot, on May 28th, 2014%

So, you’ve heard there’s no such thing as a free lunch, right?

Well, at my school, there is.

One of the few perks of the teachers and staff is that we all get a free lunch. Really, this does add up and it is a real benefit. I hate to complain, though, but I wish . . . → Read More: Italian Quinoa-White Bean Salad

Broccoli, Grape and Whole Wheat Pasta Salad

By Eliot, on April 20th, 2014%

Broccoli, Grape and Whole Wheat Pasta Salad: The perfect accompaniment to our Easter ham. Welcome to April’s Secret Recipe Club Post. . . . → Read More: Broccoli, Grape and Whole Wheat Pasta Salad

Napa Turkey Salad

By Eliot, on March 30th, 2014%

I count the days until spring every year. The count down starts in August.

Softball season starts and merges with football season. In November—no more Friday nights standing in the cold. Then, Thanksgiving is here and basketball season begins. Winter Break comes and goes and we are still playing roundball. Sometime in middle to late . . . → Read More: Napa Turkey Salad

Radish Salad

By Eliot, on February 8th, 2014%

“If you don’t like the weather in Oklahoma, just wait a minute and it’ll change.” —Will Rogers

This quote is just not another Rogers’ witticism. Having lived in Oklahoma most of my life I know it is the honest to goodness truth.

For example, on Sunday, January 26, 2014, it was 65+ degrees. We were . . . → Read More: Radish Salad

Honey French Dressing

By Eliot, on January 23rd, 2014%

I reworked a salad dressing from a vintage junior league cookbook. (Good grief, when did the 80s become vintage?) . . . → Read More: Honey French Dressing

Marinated Cucumbers and Onions

By Eliot, on August 20th, 2013%

Zukes and cukes.

That is all I am getting from the garden.

Our tomatoes look lush and green. Little blossoms and little fruit. These are our favorites and I guess I will have to realize that I cannot grow tomatoes.

These are called Marketeer.

Zukes and cukes.

These all . . . → Read More: Marinated Cucumbers and Onions

Smokin’ Cole Slaw

By Eliot, on August 14th, 2013%

Okay, I have drawn out this cooking class to five episodes. Today is the last installment.

This coleslaw recipe is from the 3 Guys Smokin website. During the class they mentioned that they had a coleslaw that appealed to those that love creamy slaw and those that love a vinegar-based salad. This is true. It . . . → Read More: Smokin’ Cole Slaw

Quinoa Fiesta Salad

By Eliot, on July 21st, 2013%

This salad is my SRC post for July. I was very intimidated by my pairing this month. 🙂 . . . → Read More: Quinoa Fiesta Salad

Dilly Potato Salad

By Eliot, on July 3rd, 2013%

Need another side for the Fourth? Here ya’ go. . . . → Read More: Dilly Potato Salad

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