January 27, 2013

Green Lentil Salad with Spices & Yogurt

January 27, 2013/ Mary McDonald

This is my first time cooking with green lentils, lentilles du Puy to be exact. They're from France and are the most fantastic lentils in the world according to David Lebovitz. And I would agree that they have a unique taste all on their own (has something to do with volcanic soil). I'm quickly becoming a fan. I found a recipe for a lentil salad in Greens cookbook, it's vegetarian and tastes really good. Greens restaurant has such amazing vegetarian food and I'm hoping to learn as much as I can with this book.

January 22, 2013

Blood Orange Salad

January 22, 2013/ Mary McDonald

It's blood orange season once again and they are tasty as expected! I love them for their brilliant color and flavor. And believe it or not I've been missing them all year. Last spring while out on a sunday brunch I had the best blood orange mimosa, then we went back a few weeks later and they were out of season, I was so disappointed because I knew I had to wait until… now! I haven't gotten around to the mimosa yet but it is sure to come with recipe and photos. (sparking wine, juice, complicated I know).