The idea for this spicy sesame cucumber salad came to me when I was trying to figure out what I could make as a quick veggie side when all I had was a cucumber and some seasonings. I thought about deli style cucumber salads, which are often a little spicy and have that great vinegary... Continue Reading →
Table Restaurant Review – Barrington, RI
We stumbled upon Table while looking for somewhere new to eat just east of Providence, RI. A quick internet search brought up a small restaurant called, "Table." It seemed like a nice place with relatively easy access right off of route 114. Like many small restaurants, the hours can be a little wonky, so call... Continue Reading →
Roasted Beet Salad with Yogurt and Arugula
Beets are one of those love 'em or hate 'em vegetables that you can find all year round, but which are at their peak from June to October. Their sweet, but unmistakably earthy taste combined with their firm yet tender texture when roasted makes them a sort of maroon oxymoron of flavors. Many of us... Continue Reading →
Dill Summer Salad Recipe
I enjoy salad, but I don't necessarily go out of my way to eat it as much as I should. A few years ago, my friend made this dill yogurt salad for a summer barbecue and I couldn't get enough of it. Not only did I eat numerous servings, but I promptly went home and... Continue Reading →
Classic Potato Salad with Eggs Recipe
Side dishes are an often overlooked element of a great meal. Many times, what sets a great meal apart from other similar meals are the side dishes. A poor side dish can really distract from a great entree and a really good side dish can give the illusion of a much better meal. That's why... Continue Reading →
Caprese Salad and Proscuitto Sandwich
This is one of my favorite foods of all time and I especially love it in sandwich form, so this is a two-part blog. Caprese salad is of Italian origin and is absurdly simple to make. It's just fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and a little dressing. It's just a great dish for when... Continue Reading →