Weekend Reads
Personally on the weekends and I have a quite and relaxing morning I love to read through some cooking magazines. When I get a new one in the mail during the week it is something that I always look forward to during the weekend. Do I always find something.... no, but it almost without a doubt inspires me to get into the kitchen and whip an old favorite up or something completely new. Below are a list of some of my go to food magazines, either buy a copy or subscribe for a year you can't go wrong. Enjoy the reading and happy!!!
Weekend Reads
Personally on the weekends and I have a quite and relaxing morning I love to read through some cooking magazines. When I get a new one in the mail during the week it is something that I always look forward to during the weekend. Do I always find something.... no, but it almost without a doubt inspires me to get into the kitchen and whip an old favorite up or something completely new. Below are a list of some of my go to food magazines, either buy a copy or subscribe for a year you can't go wrong. Enjoy the reading and happy!!!
Serves: 4 - 6 (side dish)
Prep. Time: 20 mins Total Time: 40 mins
INGREDIENTS (vinaigrette)
1 cup hulled strawberries
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
1. To make the vinaigrette begin my adding the strawberries, white wine vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice to a blender. Once mixture is smooth add sugar, lemon zest, and salt and pepper to the blender, blend until smooth.
2. Assemble the salad by placing the frisee, baby arugula, strawberries, feta cheese, and candied pecans into a large bowl. Mix ingredients so everything is well dispersed throughout the salad; then add the desired amount of dressing and toss again.
3. Serve with a whole strawberry sliced partially through on top (optional - see picture above) and additional dressing if desired.