I have two different salad modes for dinner parties, holidays, and gatherings: individual and spread. If I'm just in charge ...

Twenty years ago, when I first returned to my native California from New York City, I tapped out a letter to the Food editor ...

arrange the torn lettuce leaves, thinly-sliced radish, and cucumber, tossing a little to mix everything up. Season lightly with a pinch or two of sea salt. Scatter the mint leaves over the salad ...

Place lettuce in ice water to soak. In a small bowl, combine shallots, lemon juice, vinegar, 4 tablespoons oil, mustard, honey, salt and pepper to taste. In a frying pan over medium-high heat ...

Little Gems have a good shelf-life and can keep for up to seven days in the salad drawer of the refrigerator. Keep them in the original packet, or store them with a damp piece of kitchen towel in ...

where lettuce serves as the base of countless salad recipes. Wraps: Large, sturdy lettuce leaves can be used as a substitute for tortillas in wraps and sandwiches. Sandwiches: Lettuce leaves add ...