Lest you think that salad is only a side dish or starter, Patricia Wells sets the record straight in Salad as a Meal: Healthy Main-Dish Salads for Every Season.
If you’d like to delve deeper into the subject of salads, this is an excellent book to help you on your way.
The recipes are well written and inspired, and while every recipe doesn’t have a photo, the ones that are included ooze freshness and make you want to start experimenting.
Contents include:
- appetizers and sides
- soup sides
- eggs, cheese, beans, grains, and pasta
- classics, with friends
- fish and shellfish
- poultry
- meat
- bread
- pantry
- dressings and sauces
- Patricia’s pantry
- equipment: items for a dream kitchen
- internet and food sources
Although the book is not arranged by season (boo), there really are entries which are applicable to the winter months. There are also lots of excellent tips for making some homemade items which can be kept on hand or in the refrigerator, such as marinated artichokes, nuts, and dressings. Many of these recipes are perfect for entertaining, and Wells also includes wine pairing suggestions.
If you’d like to get a better sense for the author’s tastes and writing style, visit her website at http://patriciawells.com/.
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