2019 On the Shelves: Food Trends Lookout

Asian Pear Slaw

Give slaw a refreshing and surprising twist with sweet pears and the heat of chili peppers. This recipe calls for jalapeño, which are easy to find, but Fresno chilis make a lovely alternative if you can get them.

Watercress, Pomegranate & Almond Salad

With a sour burst of flavor and the rich earthy quality of toasted nuts, this crunchy salad will leave your mouth watering for more. If you struggle with seeding pomegranates, this video explains how to handle the job easily. Tip: Watercress and pomegranate seeds may be hard to source at the same time. There’s no […]

Champagne Greens

Edible flowers aren’t always in season or easy to find, but if you can get them from your local farmer’s market, they’ll give this salad a unique twist. The dressing is the perfect proportion for any salad. Mix up a bigger batch and keep on hand for a ready-made dressing to accompany whatever fresh vegetables […]

Golden Beet & Sunflower Salad

Golden beets are especially sweet. Often available from farmers’ markets in the fall, they’re a lovely seasonal treat. If you can’t find golden beets, regular beets will do nicely and are easy to find year-round.

Italian Vegetable Bake

Don’t take the ingredients here as a directive, but as inspiration. If you’ve got an odd concoction of veggies waiting to be saved from the compost bin, bake them up together with canned tomatoes and garnish with a sprinkle of cheese to make sure they get enjoyed instead of tossed.

Grilled Peach Salsa

Nothing compares to the bright, sweet-tart, lip-smacking combination of fresh fruit, jalapeno, lime juice and cilantro and mint. Make a double batch and invite your friends. Slather it on your fish, your burgers, and your baked potatoes.

Fried Green Tomatoes

Traditionally this southern side dish is fried in bacon fat. This version uses canola oil to cut back on the saturated fat. The goal with fried tomatoes is a crisp exterior and a soft exterior, the key to which is your frying technique. Getting them just perfect might take a little practice, but the end […]