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This recipe appeared in the New York Times by one of our favorite chefs, Mark Bittman. The recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes; be mindful not to overcook the lettuce so that it retains its sweetness. Try using Swiss chard (leaves only) and a leek in lieu of the shallot and lettuce. Vegetarians can omit the prosciutto. The recipe serves 4. (more…)
Next time you have extra greens that you aren’t sure what to do with, try blending them into fruit smoothies like this recipe found at www.thewistfulchef.com. Smoothies are a refreshing treat for the summer that kids will enjoy. And, feel free to substitute any summer green or fruit. Serves 4 cups. (more…)
Here is a great salad idea, from Mariquita Farms and epicurious.com using fennel, radicchio, and romaine lettuce. If you don’t have romaine, use any green or red leaf lettuce. If you can’t find black grapes, use red grapes. Serves 4. (more…)
This is a fantastic summer dish that requires a bit of planning ahead, but not a lot of cook time. Grilled salmon doesn’t need much. Make sure that it is coated thoroughly in the marinade so that it doesn’t stick to the grill. (more…)
Found on epicurious.com, this lettuce soup recipe is a great way to use the lettuce’s outer leaves and ribs, which usually go to waste. Any kind of potato and any salad greens, including lettuce, arugula, spinach, and watercress, will work fine. Yields 4 servings. (more…)
Had enough salad for the season? You can add your lettuce to a soup. This recipe is from the book “You Are What You Eat” by Dr. Gillian McKeith. (more…)
A simple and delicious recipe from www.food.com and a different use for all the lettuce we’ve been getting! The original recipe calls for 2 cups of cabbage mix, but shredding your own cabbage and carrots will work just fine. (more…)
The recipe serves 4 and can be accompanied with a simple rice or couscous. (more…)
In this sweltering heat, if the thought of standing over your stove sauteing, steaming or baking any of your veggies makes you want to head to the nearest fast food or take-out counter, consider grilling at least some of your vegetables. In the time it takes to grill some hot dogs or a steak, you can have wonderful, tasty treats. (more…)
