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Michelle Power
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Burrata With Shredded Sugar Snap Pea and Crispy Shiitake Salad
Here is another perfect salad for nibbling – whether it be lunch, dinner or a late supper. I can see myself crisping the Shiitake’s with a glass of champagne in hand – Mr Man and I may have just got … Continue reading
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Summer Salad (Sweet Corn, Tomato & Avocado with Cilantro)
I love the 4th of July holiday – it seems to be the most comparible national holiday to Australia Day, with every one heading to the beach to celebrate or lighting up a grill in their backyard. In the … Continue reading
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Roast Asparagus Salad with Sour Cream and Chive Dressing
Here is something that might tickle your fancy – being that asparagus is only in season for a few more weeks. It is the epitome of a good salad; simple, fast and fresh with a killer dressing. Consider a blend of … Continue reading
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Fattoush
I know it has been a while and I have no excuses other than I have been busy, busy, busy with my daughters’ Spring Benefit – it was all-encompasing but very gratifying and totally worth it. I decided to ease my … Continue reading
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Pear, Arugula and Stilton Salad with White Balsmaic Vinaigrette
I love a salad with cheese and it is usually goats cheese that gets my attention. However, in this instance it’s the addition of a wonderfully pungent Stilton that makes this combination of pears and arugula a winning one. The … Continue reading
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Crispy Potato Salad with Anchovy Chimichurri
When we lived in Chicago, we lived in an old greystone in Lincoln Park. We loved it because it was full of character, as was our landlord who lived upstairs – we became good friends and Friday nights were often … Continue reading
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Prawn Salad with Avocado & Mango Salsa
One of the many things I miss about Australia is its mangos and although I have trekked to farmers markets and far off regions of the US in order to source them, I cannot find any that compare. The flavour … Continue reading
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Toasted Grains with Labne & Herbs
I can imagine this salad would be well recieved being served for dinner at a health farm. It is so full of grains and goodness that it would have all those pumped up people doing cartwheels and jumping for joy. … Continue reading
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Insalata Caprese
I have been known to purchase produce purely for aesthetic purposes – I love big bowls of fruit in my kitchen or on my sideboard, particularly platters of botticelli-like pears and bowls of heirloom tomatoes. The shapes and colours of some … Continue reading
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Roast Tomatoes with Raisins and Feta
It was many years ago that I used to entertain regularly (and I mean almost every weekend), so no matter how big or how small the occasion was, whether it was breakfast, lunch, brunch or dinner – I found myself … Continue reading
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