Category Archives: Salads
The Salads of SummerJuly 9th, 2012
Summer is here! Yes, I know, it’s “here” for you, most likely for a month or so at this point. But San Diego suffers from May Gray and June Gloom so when I say summer is now here, I mean … Continue reading
{recipe} Gluten-Free Buckwheat TabboulehApril 5th, 2012
I’ve been to Israel only once. I’d like to go back again. There was so much we didn’t see, and so much I’d want to do again, like swim in the Dead Sea, explore the labyrinthian passageways of the Church … Continue reading
{recipe} Roast Chicken & Breakfast Potato SaladMarch 27th, 2012
One of the best meals of my life was at the Zuni Café in San Francisco. Seriously. It’s one of those nights that will stay with me the rest of my life. Mr. Gonzo and I stole away for a … Continue reading
{recipe} Chopped Salad with Chicken & SalamiMarch 22nd, 2012
I’ve never in my life felt better than I’ve felt the past two and a half weeks. I’m sleeping through the night, my skin is clear, my stomach is (relatively) flat, even the whites of my eyes are, well, whiter. … Continue reading
Kids in the Kitchen with PizzaFebruary 23rd, 2012
Lately our family’s love of pizza has shifted to an obsession. We’ve grilled pizza (and burned it). We’ve tested bread flour versus all-purpose flour (bread flour won). Instead of discussing the day’s ins and outs at the dinner table, we … Continue reading
{recipe} Balsamic VinaigretteAugust 16th, 2011
Summertime in San Diego is in full swing: the ponies are at Del Mar, the sun is shining through the marine layer and the crowds are slowly returning home as the first day of school beckons from far and wide. … Continue reading
{recipe} Arugula Salad with Raspberry DressingJuly 18th, 2011
Summertime salads really shine thanks to the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables that can be yours for a song at any farmer’s market or fruit stand. With colors so vibrant and varied you think you’ve stumbled into a child’s … Continue reading
The Gonzo Gourmet Turns One!July 5th, 2011
The Gonzo Gourmet turns one today and to celebrate, I wanted to share with you my 10 favorite recipes; essential recipes, you might say. Again and again I hear people say they can’t cook, or they hate to cook, or … Continue reading
{recipe} Panzanella SaladJuly 4th, 2011
Growing up, I hated tomatoes. They were bland, pale pink and did nothing to liven up a salad. My distaste was so well known that on a visit to my grandparent’s home in Bronxville, New York, my Pop Pop bribed … Continue reading