Cucumber Farro Risotto with Steamed Salmon
Farro is a whole wheat that is usually found dry and then cooked like a pasta. I can’t possibly explain how much I love this little grain and how often I use it as its applications are somewhat endless. If you are someone who has never tried farro, I plead with you to try it. It is so delicious. Farro has incredible flavor and texture and can be eaten cold or hot. While it is a healthy ingredient, it doesn’t taste “healthy”.... [Read More...]
Roasted Salmon Nicoise Platter
Ladies Lunch (cont.) … As I discussed earlier, yesterday I had lunch at my friend, Christina Sethi’s, house. Our other friend Amanda was there as well, and we had a wonderful day of cooking and eating. While we were all baking, Christina made this beautiful lunch for us. It is an Ina Garten recipe and its simplicity truly let all of the ingredients shine. The marinade on the salmon made it pop and the champagne vinaigrette was a... [Read More...]
Avocado & Salmon Stack
It was lunchtime and the avocados in my kitchen were perfectly ripe. I wanted to make something light for my husband and I to eat, and after thinking for a little, I came up with this stack. Its incredibly simple. You can have it for lunch or as an appetizer. It can even be a canopy if made in a smaller size. Avocado and Salmon Stacks by Natalie of the BITES site 1 avocado ¼ lb smoked salmon 2 pieces bread (whole wheat or bread of choice) ½... [Read More...]
