This uncomplicated and delicious warm salad is the perfect dish for those early summer trips to the farmers’ market. Use your favorite tender greens and whatever baby potatoes you can find.
Seared Scallops with New Potatoes & Field Greens
Dish: Entrees
Seared Salmon with Cilantro-Cucumber Salsa
The salmon is easy: a simple pan sear with salt and pepper. The salsa is the star of the show and adds color, flavor, and texture. Prepare the salsa ahead of time so that the flavors have a chance to meld.
Sea Bass en Papillote
Wrapping fish in papillote, or parchment, is a unique, easy, and delicious way to cook fish. It also makes a fun presentation for guests! Serve with a side salad and some crusty bread. Tip: If you can’t find sea bass, substitute halibut or other white fish fillets.
Romaine Salad with Chicken, Peaches & Mint
You may find yourself using this puréed apricot dressing and marinade for other salads as well. It’s fruity, minty, and very summery. Tip: To toast almonds, spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350ºF until golden brown and fragrant, stirring once or twice (5-7 minutes).
Roasted Red Pepper and Chicken Wrap
Next time you grill chicken, put on some extra to make these wraps for lunch the next day. Fresh basil would be delicious wrapped up here too, but it’s the roasted red pepper that really makes the meal.
Red Bean Chilaquiles
Chilaquiles are usually eaten for breakfast. This version creates a lasagna like dish of layered tortilla wedges, roasted vegetables, and cheese.
Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Salsa
Cranberries always evoke nostalgia for the holidays and this pork is worthy of your family gathering. The pork is seasoned simply before roasting to compliment the salsa which is served on the side (or the top, if you wish).
Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry
Stir-fry has a lot of ingredients, but is fundamentally a pretty simple dish, which makes it a wonderful choice for cooking with kids. Put them to work measuring out the sauce ingredients and prepping vegetables to get everyone involved in making a lovely and delicious dish.