7 Components to Festive (and Nutritious) Seasonal Salads
November 9, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Articles, Health & Nutrition Articles, Podcasts, Seasonal Foods and Natural Cooking Technique
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Listen to the Podcast: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Although summer boasts fresh, raw veggies, the fall and winter months offer their own share of hearty, healthy, immune-boosting, disease-fighting fare. The holiday season is also the flu season, so now is NOT the time to give them up – we need as much [...]
Red Leaf with Shaved Persimmon and Pomegranate-Balsamic Vinaigrette and Glaze
November 8, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Salads and Salad Dressings, Sauces, Side Dishes, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
Serves 4 A festive salad highlighting seasonal Fuyu persimmons for a showy presentation and a taste of sweetness. Add richness and elegance with the optional pomegranate-balsamic glaze. Cooking Tip: There are two basic types of persimmons. One is the hayicha (almond shaped) which needs to be very soft and ripe in order to enjoy. Hayichas [...]
