Posts Tagged: spinach
a hearty fall salad + this week’s happiness xiv
You guys, this weather…it’s amazing. Crisp breeze, warm sun, almost any type of clothing goes. If it weren’t a prelude to my most dreaded season (Why does fall seem to last all of two weeks? I swear we go straight from summer to winter) I would be in paradise, but I can’t help but feel apprehensive after last winter. I really, really can’t stand the thought of being trapped inside so regularly again. And now with two kids. Oh man…
Okay let me stop thinking about that and enjoy fall while it’s here. And since I celebrate everything through food, I started with a salad – a hearty autumnal salad with a roasted garlic and sage vinaigrette. It’s a mix of spinach and arugula tossed with buckwheat, pears, roasted sweet potatoes, and caramelized pecans that could serve as a side dish but is substantial enough to call lunch. For the full recipe, head on over to SheKnows.
This coming week is crazy packed, so I will be missing most of the internet goings-on. I look forward to catching up with everyone in October, and until then here are some of my favorite recent food posts.
Laura‘s food styling and photography is knocking my socks off. Just look at this matcha mint chip breakfast bowl and this creamy vegan tomato soup.
I love keeping busy but wish I had just a little less on my plate so we could throw a party – I feel like we’re overdue. When I get around to it, I’ll be pulling inspiration from this crudites spread and this crostini station.
After experimenting with a pineapple version, I’m pretty sure apple pico de gallo would be killer.
Everything I make is so pedestrian compared to the recipes on Lady and Pups. Look how cool this dirty Thai fried rice is – what a great idea for using chicken livers. This fire-crushed cucumber salad looks amazing too.
Thanks to Molly I won’t be satisfied until I’ve eaten funfetti cake. Sadly, that will have to wait until next week…
pan seared salmon + pineapple pico de gallo
While I’m in the haze of newborn baby land I want to catch up on sharing some of my recent work here, starting with a recipe for crispy salmon with pineapple pico de gallo.
This summer’s theme at Astor Wine & Spirits is “Where Does Wine Take You?” and it’s all about escaping the city heat, which in our case is more of a state of mind than a real vacation. I’ve been channeling the vibes from our spring Caribbean vacation – an energy that manifests itself primarily through the consumption of tropical fruits.
It’s that feeling that drew me to the salmon over sauteed spinach, topped with a pineapple pico de gallo at Cafe Zona Sur, one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants (and a postpartum takeout go-to). I enjoyed the meal so much I recreated the recipe at home for Astor. The tropical twist is a reminder of our short time spent on white sandy beaches but the dish’s practical side is just as much a draw – It’s nourishing and filling without feeling the least bit heavy.
Head over to Astor’s blog, Tasting Notes, to get the recipe for pan seared salmon with pineapple pico de gallo, and as always let me know if you give it a try.