Salads & Appetizers

Sweet tender winter carrots from Beypazarı gently braised in extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed citrus orange juice, finished with fresh fragrant dill.

Traditional Turkish Gavurdağı salad of finely diced heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers crowned with juicy ruby Hicaz pomegranate seeds, crushed walnuts,…

Wild orange saffron milk cap mushrooms (Lactarius deliciosus) pan-seared in rich pasture butter with garlic and fresh mountain thyme.

This curried crab salad recipe mixes mayonnaise, finely chopped celery and onion, curry powder, and fresh cilantro, then gets spooned into crisp Belgian endive…

This cucumber salad recipe uses a quick spicy wasabi dressing for a crisp, refreshing side. The ingredients are simple: slice the cucumbers, whisk the…

This fresh salsa recipe is made by chopping tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, and cilantro, then mixing everything with salt and a touch of sugar. Let…

This fruit salad recipe combines crushed pineapple, bananas, and strawberries with a simple cream cheese dressing. Mix the ingredients, chill briefly so it sets…

A light, Greek-style dip where roasted red peppers are blended with feta for a creamy, savory spread. The ingredients are simple, and the how-to steps are quick…

A Greek-style mushroom salad recipe dressed with olive oil and lemon. You quickly sauté the mushrooms, then toss them with tomatoes and fresh herbs for a light,…

This tomato and fresh herb salad recipe uses Roma tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and a mix of mint, basil, and parsley with a simple yogurt dressing. Just chop…

This gado gado recipe is a simple Indonesian salad made with boiled vegetables, egg, and fresh cucumber. For how to make it, blanch each vegetable briefly, cool…

A light salad recipe made with Vidalia onion-style sweetness, tomatoes, low-fat mozzarella, and fresh basil. You simply toss the ingredients and whisk a quick…

This tomato salad recipe is made with chopped tomatoes, corn kernels, green onions, and fresh basil and parsley. Just prep the ingredients and toss them…

This glazed pineapple recipe is a quick dessert: pineapple slices are briefly cooked in a skillet with light brown sugar, butter, and a pinch of salt, then…

This corn salsa recipe is a quick, no-cook sauce made with corn, peppers, tomatoes, red onion, and olives, then brightened with vinegar. Just chop the…

This garlic mayonnaise potato tapas recipe brings tender boiled potatoes together with a quick aioli-style mayo sauce. The ingredient list is short, and in the…

This Thai citrus chicken salad recipe uses a light orange-and-lime dressing with soy sauce and garlic, then tosses it with napa cabbage, bean sprouts, and…

Spanish potato omelet recipe (Tortilla Española): thin-sliced potatoes and onion are gently cooked in olive oil until tender, then mixed with eggs and set in a…

This hot crab dip recipe comes together quickly with cream cheese and cheddar, then bakes until lightly golden. Just mix the malzemeleri-style base in a bowl,…

This Christmas Cranberry Salad recipe is a chilled, make-ahead mix of cranberries, apples, grapes, walnuts, and mini marshmallows. If you’re wondering how to…

This avocado salsa recipe comes together fast with avocado, corn, olives, and red pepper. Chop the ingredients, whisk a lemon-vinegar dressing, and gently…

This Inca salad recipe is built around cooked quinoa, corn, pink beans, and fresh herbs. You simply mix the ingredients and toss them with a lemon-cumin…

This shrimp in spicy cocktail sauce recipe shows how to quickly poach shrimp with lemon zest, bay leaf, and peppercorns, then serve it chilled with a…

This tangy ambrosia salad recipe mixes mandarin orange segments, crushed pineapple, coconut, and mini marshmallows with a creamy base of sour cream and lemon…