Category Archives: Salads
Ah, Nepotism: Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches
When I was young my father would sometimes bring me and my brother Ben with him to work. I don’t really remember why this was the case, as we were a massive pain in the ass (insisting on photocopying our … Continue reading
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The Attainable Gourmet: Salmon Nicoise
My dear friend Madeline is a tremendous writer. Tremendous. She truly is one of the greats, and while the world perhaps hasn’t realized it yet, they will, and sooner rather than later I suspect. Mark my words. (Madeline, when you … Continue reading
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Fit for a King: Summer Caprese Salad
You’ve probably noticed that things have been a little quiet at Shut Up & Cook this past month. But I have a good excuse…I’ve had royalty in town. And I’m not talking Will and Kate. No…I’m talking about His Royal … Continue reading
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Googling for Dinner: Shaved Fennel Salad with Criminis and Parmesan
There are many reasons to love the Internet: Surfing Petfinder.com for a puppy that I should definitely not get Online shopping at JCrew.com for shoes I definitely don’t need Reading the NYTimes about current events I absolutely ought to know … Continue reading
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Puerto Rico Primas: Mango Cucumber Salad
“How do you all know each other again?” “We’re COUSINS!!” “Oh…huh. Really? Okay. Well, you ladies want a beer?” So went many conversations during our week adventure in Puerto Rico. Perfectly normal to us that four cousins would fly across … Continue reading
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Panzanella Salad with Kalamata Olives, Garbanzo Beans, and Basil
Because of how my life has been going lately, I’ve been measuring my triumphs on a small scale. Take today for instance:
* Upon waking, my hair only moderately resembled a rogue bonsai.
* I did not once sign one of the 200 work emails I fast and furiously sent out with ‘xoxo’. (this is a deep seeded fear of mine, even though it has only happened once).
* I successfully managed to wear one of those chunky chic necklaces that are so popular right now without anyone openly mistaking me for a kindergarten teacher.
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New Beginnings: Quinoa with Feta, Tomatoes, and Basil, tossed with a lemon vinaigrette
Quinoa is my current magical grain of choice, but with summer having finally arrived in the Pacific Northwest, I wanted to dress things up a bit. Continue reading
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Cupcakes Make My Butt Big
My friend’s 20-month old daughter came home from daycare the other day and declared, while having a snack, “Cupcakes make my butt big.” Half an hour later while sipping a juice she made a similar proclamation: “Juice make my butt big.” Continue reading
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The Ultimate Caesar Salad Dressing
I adore Caesar Salad; but I’m also extremely picky about it. So many places seem to butcher it, resulting in a boring, bland, watery dressing, or perhaps they go the route of overly thick and too heavily seasoned. Either way, … Continue reading
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