Air-fried Croissants Make the Best Croutons
Photo: Claire Lower, Graphic: Ian Moore A crouton is a lovely bit of excess: a crunchy piece of bread in a pile of greens or swimming in tomato soup. But…
Give Your Tuna Salad Some Crunch Without Celery
As a food writer and recipe developer, I try to not let my personal preferences cloud my judgment. This isn’t very hard, because I will eat pretty much anything, except…
Use Leftover Rice to Make a Warm, Comforting Salad
As versatile as rice can be, sometimes it’s hard to decide what to do with the leftovers. Since rice freezes so well, a few times a year I’m faced with…
Add Smoke to Your Salads With a Mezcal Vinaigrette
Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann Sure, you can bring smoke to a summer salad by throwing a couple peaches, pineapple slices or romaine hearts on the grill, but what about those…
All the Ways You Can Use Peaches Like Tomatoes
If I were to give you a peach and tell you it was basically a tomato, you would look at me with concern. and you would be wrong to do…
Make a Sweeter Caprese Salad With Peaches and Plums
Photo: Pronina Marina (Shutterstock) The classic, tomato-based caprese salad is without flaw, but creamy cheese, vibrant basil, and a drizzle of oil and vinegar get along swimmingly with many other…
Replace Mayo With Brine for a Better Tuna Salad
I have no qualms about mixing mayonnaise with an item and declaring it “salad.” Indeed, I love a good bacon pickle salad any day. However, for the past year or…
The Easiest Way to Make Your Salad Less Boring
Photo: Eric Urquhart (Shutterstock) I get produce paralysis. Despite the world of salads being so incredibly diverse, somehow I’ll make the same one week after week, even if I’m bored…
Seven Savory Ways to Use Up That Last Bit of Easter Ham
Easter is a joyful springtime holiday that tends to leave one with lots of leftover eggs and ham. This glut of protein is usually fine, because families often celebrate together…
Bhagyashree’s “Meal For The Day” Was This Popular Thai Salad
A bowl of yummy butter chicken or paneer butter masala with freshly prepared tandoori naan can take your taste buds on a joyous ride. But let’s admit, sometimes, salads can…