Category Archives: No-Cook Recipes
Caesar Salad
Historically, I haven’t been a fan of Caesar salad. If you took me to a restaurant and asked me to order a salad, and if Caesar was on the menu, I’d inevitably choose another salad. There’s something about the thick, … Continue reading
The Simplest (and Most Satisfying) Bagel Sandwich
Saturday morning I was shopping at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market and I stopped at 222 Artisan Bakery’s stand. I try to stop by as early as I can because they often sell out of their baguettes by 10 a.m. This … Continue reading
No-Cook Recipes: Cantaloupe, Blackberry, Basil Salad
I started the “No-Cook Recipes” column on my blog a couple years ago after a friend of mine told me that she wanted a place to look for more no-cook meals. I’d made a bunch of them during the summer … Continue reading
No-Cook Recipes: Whipped Ricotta Toast with Heirloom Tomatoes
I read an article the other day where a Southern chef said that during the summer, all she wants to eat are tomato sandwiches. I can relate. When it gets super hot outside and I sweat just from standing in … Continue reading
No-Cook Recipes: Sungold Gazpacho with Homemade Croutons
When the weather in St. Louis gets unbearably warm and nothing will cool me down, I turn to gazpacho. It’s healthier than my usual go-to, ice cream, and almost as delicious. Gazpacho is one of those things that should be … Continue reading
No-Cook Recipes: Heirloom Tomato and Zucchini Ribbon Salad
This salad came about partly because I like making zucchini ribbons, and partly because I bought a bunch of local produce at the farmers’ market last weekend. I knew that I was going to be eating out a lot this … Continue reading
No-Cook Recipes: Open Face Caprese with Union Loafers Baguette
Sometimes, it’s about the simple things in life. That’s what yesterday night’s dinner taught me. I went to Union Loafers for lunch yesterday and on my way out, I bought a baguette. I thought about just slicing it up and … Continue reading
No-Cook Recipes: The Simplest Tomato Salad
What if I told you that you could make one of the best dishes you’ve ever eaten with only five ingredients? Oh wait, I’m about to. I read recently that Thomas Keller (the mastermind chef behind The French Laundry) likes … Continue reading
No-Cook Recipes: Strawberry Caprese Salad with Pesto
When I first saw this recipe, I knew it would lead to something good. I love making caprese salad during the summer and I liked the idea of subbing in strawberries. They’re juicy and sweet and pair well with the … Continue reading
No-Cook Recipes: Heirloom Tomatoes with Savory Granola
Stop whatever you’re doing, go buy two heirloom tomatoes and make this salad. Immediately. That’s how confident I am that you’ll like it. This is the kind of salad that makes you think, “is this really this good? How? Why?” … Continue reading
