In A Nutshell

There are a lot of variations of this salad; I don't have an exact recipe.... just kind of wing-it! cubed watermelon cubed cucumber (take those wretched seeds out first) diced red onion cubed feta (I like to cut this myself so that the pieces stay in discreet squares) chopped cilantro salt and pepper extra-virgin olive oil lime juice to taste (not much, maybe one or two limes juiced) In a separate small bowl, soak the onion in the lime juice while preparing the rest of the salad. In layers add the watermelon first, cucumber the red onion, chopped cilantro and feta on top. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle some EVOO over the whole thing (not a lot), pour the lime juice over and toss only when about to serve. It's a beauty of a salad.

Milo really really wanted to eat that cream..... the longing in those hound eyes is too much! I used some new-fangled apricots that I found in the store called Red Velvet Apricots; they were a bit larger than regular apricots and absolutely delicious. I also used peaches because I didn't have enough apricots. The recipe in F&W included chopped mint in the apricots; I forgot to add that but I think it would be good (or even maybe some chopped basil??). You can make these earlier in the day that you plan to serve them but you don't want them sitting around too long. 2 T brandy 2 T lemon juice 2 T superfine sugar 12 apricots, sliced Combine the brandy, lemon juice and sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add the sliced apricots and let stand at room temperature while preparing the rest of the dessert. 4 oz. mascarpone 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 T powdered sugar 1/2 t vanilla Combine using a mixer until whipped fluffy- don't over mix. 1/2 cup graham cracker c...

This salad is refreshing and delicious-- adapted from Food and Wine. The taste hinges on good garden tomatoes and fresh, ripe peaches. 1 1/2 T red wine vinegar 2 T EVOO 1/4 t coriander kosher salt and pepper 2 peaches or nectarines 2 medium tomatoes 2 T chopped red onion crumbled feta chopped cilantro 1 cup broken pita chips (I prefer Trader Joe's) Combine vinegar, EVOO, coriander, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the chopped red onion and let it marinate while you are preparing the remainder of the salad. Slice the peaches and chop the tomatoes. Add to the onions along with the cilantro; right before serving, gently stir in the pita chips and top with feta crumbles.