Tag: lettuce

Spring Rolls with “No-Peanut” Sauce

Posted in Appetizers, Entrees, Sauces, Marinades, and Rubs, Seafood6 Comments

Are there foods that you suddenly have an powerful desire for?  I’m sure this happens to us all, whether it is for chocolate fudge or Chex Mix (ahem).  I wonder what drives those cravings.  Is it simply the power of suggestion, or is there some physical or psychological need that is begging to be filled?… Continue reading Spring Rolls with “No-Peanut” Sauce

BLT Salad

Posted in Brunch, Entrees, Pork, Side dishes10 Comments

Every summer for as long as I remember, my favorite use of home-grown tomatoes was a bacon and tomato sandwich.  I never was too big on the idea of putting lettuce on it, because tomatoes and bacon seemed to be enough!  There was great anticipation for the first sandwich.  Two slices of bread, a slathering… Continue reading BLT Salad