Sometimes the smallest details make the biggest difference. Raw Romaine lettuce is a delicious, nutritious and crispy addition to any salad. However, when you cut a head of fresh Romaine in half and cook it on a grill for a few minutes… magic happens. The flavors intensify and lend an interesting dimension to an otherwise basic salad.

If you don’t have access to a grill – no problem. The directions below explain how to get similar results in your oven.

Serves 4.

Salad Ingredients

2 heads Romaine lettuce, washed, patted dry and cut in half length-wise
8 oz. rotisserie chicken breast meat Continue reading →

This salad is another example of simple ingredients yielding outstanding results. When you combine the peppery taste of fresh arugula with the distinctive, but smooth taste of a creamy blue cheese and the inherent sweetness of roasted pears, you don’t need much else. Add a drizzle of rich balsamic glaze right before serving for truly outstanding results.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 cups arugula, washed and dried
4 oz. creamy blue cheese, like Saint Agur French Triple Cream, divided into small chunks
2 ripe red or green pears, cored and cut into equal-size wedges
2 T. olive oil Continue reading →