Most creamy cucumber salads are soup by the time they reach the table. They don’t have to be. October is last call for garden cucumbers in much of the country. Before the frost takes the last of them, make this salad. Two easy tricks keep the slices crisp and the dressing … [Read more...] about Creamy Cucumber Salad That Stays Crisp, Not Watery
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German Potato Salad Without Mayonnaise
German potato salad is dressed with hot bacon fat, cider vinegar and onion instead of mayonnaise. It is served warm or at room temperature, never chilled, because warm potatoes absorb the vinegar dressing and cold bacon fat turns waxy. It takes about 45 minutes and it is better … [Read more...] about German Potato Salad Without Mayonnaise
Spring Green Salad with Chive Blossoms: Simple, Seasonal, and Worth Making Now
Underdressing and under-seasoning are the single most common reasonsGreens, a simple vinaigrette, and a handful of chive blossoms scattered over the top. That's it. What you get back is something that looks considered, tastes fresh and savoury, and comes together in the time it … [Read more...] about Spring Green Salad with Chive Blossoms: Simple, Seasonal, and Worth Making Now
Traditional Pennsylvania Dutch Dandelion Greens with Hot Bacon Dressing
There’s something wonderfully old‑fashioned about pouring a warm bacon dressing over a bowl of greens and calling it dinner, especially on Groundhog Day. In Pennsylvania Dutch country, dandelion greens with hot bacon dressing were a true seasonal ritual—one of the first ways … [Read more...] about Traditional Pennsylvania Dutch Dandelion Greens with Hot Bacon Dressing
Easy Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing: A Flavourful Addition to Your Salads
Making poppy seed dressing at home is incredibly simple, inexpensive, and a healthier alternative to store-bought versions. This delightful dressing perfectly combines sweet and tangy flavours, making it an ideal companion for various salads. Whether preparing a crisp garden … [Read more...] about Easy Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing: A Flavourful Addition to Your Salads
