Perre’s Moroccan Chicken Salad

PERRE COLEMAN MAGNESS   As the weather really starts to heat up, a cool summer supper salad is a great thing to have in the fridge.  Chicken salad is perfect picnic or party food, great for a weekend at the lake or lunch by the pool.  I love a good chicken salad and make many … Continue reading →

Perre’s Summer Market Tabbouleh

PERRE COLEMAN MAGNESS Tabbouleh is the perfect summer farmers market dish – fresh herbs and vegetables tossed with fine grains for a fresh, cool salad.  But has always been underwhelming to me.  Too bland, too dry, I don’t know.  I’ve always wanted to love it, but never had. Until a conversation at a party about … Continue reading →

Horace’s Cucumbers in Sour Cream • Recipe

This recipe comes to us from Louisiana Cookin’ Magazine. MAKES 4 SERVINGS Courtesy of Horace Wiggins, from his book Down Home to Gourmet 1 cup sour cream 3 small green onions, finely chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed 4 tablespoons salad olives, finely chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper 2 … Continue reading →

Melon and Prosciutto Salad • Recipe

MAKES 4 SERVINGS I have a couple of suggestions for a cool salad. Make one of sliced avocados and sliced grapefruit served on a bed of watercress and dabbed with a bit of Roquefort dressing. Or, this salad may appeal. 3 cups cantaloupe balls 2 cups honeydew melon balls 4 ounces thinly sliced ham or … Continue reading →

Pecan-Breaded Oyster Salad

Courtesy of Chef Horst Pfeifer, Middendorf’s, Akers MAKES 4 SERVINGS 1 4-ounce package store-bought mesclun salad greens 1 cup pecans 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder 1 cup fine, dry plain breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon onion powder 36 large Gulf oysters 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs beaten with 2 tablespoons water (egg wash) … Continue reading →