RECIPE: Tuna & Bean Salad

Recipe by Mitch Lynch. Ingredients 2 cans Italian tuna in olive oil 1 19-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or Italian flat leaf parsley 1 lb. fresh arugula, rinsed and dried 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 […]

RECIPE: Chicken Salad with Mango

RECIPE: Cole Slaw with Apples

INGREDIENTS 1 16 ounce bag of angel hair shredded cabbage 2 apples, peeled and diced 1 Vidalia onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped walnuts DRESSING 2 heaping tablespoons sour cream 2 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar salt and pepper to taste PREPARATION In a large bowl, mix all of […]

RECIPE: Fresh Corn and Fingerling Potato Salad

Fresh Corn and Fingerling Potato Salad (Image by Ron Flaviano) FRESH CORN AND FINGERLING POTATO SALAD (RECIPE BY MITCH LYNCH) INGREDIENTS 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 6 ears of corn, roasted or one 16-ounce bag of frozen corn, defrosted 2 pounds fingerling potatoes 2 roasted red peppers, skin removed 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 […]

RECIPE: German Potato Salad (Kartoffel Salat)

INGREDIENTS 6 medium potatoes ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 4-5 slices diced bacon (save bacon fat) 1 medium onion chopped 1-2 stalks celery diced  (green peppers optional) 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 4 tablespoons water 3 tablespoons vinegar ½ teaspoon sugar 3 hard-boiled eggs coarsely chopped PREPARATION Cook potatoes and peel. Potatoes have to be […]

RECIPE: Broccoli Salad with Cashews and Thick-Cut Bacon

By MITCH LYNCH for “HOMEPLATE HOMESTYLE” INGREDIENTS 1 bunch broccoli (florets only) roasted or blanched in water 6 slices thick-cut bacon (medium-diced) 8 ounces cashews roasted 1/2 medium red onion diced PREPARATION Begin by roasting nuts and broccoli. I like to heat the oven to 450 degrees. I toss the cashews and broccoli in a […]

RECIPE: Spinach Salad with Pears, Walnuts & Feta

Recipe by HELGA WENGLER for HOMEPLATE HOMESTYLE INGREDIENTS ½ cup walnuts 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 Tablespoon  and 1 Teaspoon white vinegar 1 Tablespoon honey ½ Teaspoon salt ½ Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 Tablespoons chopped red onion 2 large red or green pears, quartered, cored, and cut into thin slices 2 Tablespoons golden […]