Authentic Larb (Laab) Salad Recipe: A Laos Culinary Adventure

Dan Gertsacov travels to Laos to learn to prepare this authentic larb salad (a.k.a. laab or laap) recipe for the AmazingRibs.com community. While the original uses water buffalo, he uses ground beef here.
Provençal Smoked Fish Paté Recipe

Smoked fish paté? Think tuna salad from France on steroids. You can serve this like a dip for chips, a spread for crackers or toast points, make a sandwich with a tomato and melted cheese, plop it on top of a green salad, mix it with elbow pasta, rollups, serve accompanied by a platter of […]
The Only All-Purpose Marinade And Brinerade Recipe You Need For Seafood And Vegetables

As I explain in my article on the science and myths of marinades, they don’t penetrate most foods very far. The exceptions are seafood and vegetables. This one is based on a wonderful, herby salad dressing that my wife created.
Cherry Tomatoes: Smoke ’Em If You Got ’Em

Smoked Tomato Raisins are the single best thing you can do with cherry tomatoes and here is the recipe for creating them. They are superb for snacking, on salads, on a pizza, in pasta, baked into breads, stuffed into chicken breasts or pork chops, or anything you would do with raisins or sun dried tomatoes.
Roast Up Sweet, Smoky, Nutty Flavor With Grill Roasted Maple Ginger Pecans

Real maple syrup and ginger powder are an unexpectedly delicious addition to grill roasted candied pecans. This addictive little snack won’t stick around long. Try it on salads and over ice cream too!
Grilled Romaine Salad Recipe

This salad will change the way you think about grilled vegetables. The grill keeps the lettuce juicy and crunchy but also imparts smoky, meaty flavors to the salad. Serve this one with a fork and a knife.
Easy Spring Potato Salad Recipe

This tasty recipe for a potato salad is a bit sharper tasting than traditional American style potato salad, thanks to a healthy dose of vinegar in the dressing. It is more akin to German style potato salad without the mustard and served cold instead of warm.
Israeli Couscous Salad, A Fresh And Vibrant Side Dish

The light and fresh flavors of this Israeli couscous salad, make it the perfect side salad recipe for any backyard cookout. Try it in place of a more traditional pasta salad at your next gathering.
This Warm French Potato Salad Has Got To Be The World’s Easiest Potato Salad Recipe

The warm French potato salad just might be the world’s easiest potato salad. Olive oil, salt, and fresh herbs are all you really need. It’s a snap to make and soooo good. Served warm, it is a sure-fire hit.
Griddled Salmon On A Salad Is Simply Simple And Delicious

Take ordinary salads over the top with this tested recipe for crispy crusty salmon. Fresh salmon is cooked on the grill with a griddle until it’s interior is perfectly cooked and buttery while the skin is crackling crisp. The fish is then served on dressed romaine lettuce along with grated parmesan and garlic croutons.
Celebrate Summer’s Freshest Produce with This Refreshing Gazpacho

Perfect for a warm weather cookout, this flavorful Gazpacho recipe is a modern twist of this classic Spanish cold raw vegetable soup. Sometimes called liquid salad, this well rounded Gazpacho recipe features tomatoes, cucumber, garlic, jalapenos, croutons, yogurt, scallions, honey, and more for farm fresh flavor.
Elevate Your Cookout with Mayo Mojo Potato Salad

Take boring potato salad and make it extraordinary for your next cookout with this recipe for mayo mojo potato salad. This really easy potato salad recipe is just as delicious when served warm as when it is chilled. It uses mayo mojo, a spice mix you can make in quantity and leave it on the shelf until you need it.
Smoked Pork Belly On A Salad Is Even Better Than Bacon

Venture into any chic restaurant and they have an appetizer with luxuriously silky, soft, and succulent pork belly in it. This simple recipe for smoked pork belly is perfect for your favorite salad.
Smoked Egg Salad Is Anything But Ordinary

Smoked eggs? You bet! Egg salad is an old standard. But you can amp it up to 11 with this tested recipe for smoked eggs and an amazing Mayo Mojo spice mix.
Mom’s Old Fashioned Potato Salad Wows ‘Em Every Time

Make mom proud with this recipe for the perfect potato salad. No backyard BBQ is complete without potato salad but often times it can be lacking in flavor. The secret to this delicious potato salad recipe is the dressing, a simple blend of mayonnaise and sour cream that perfectly complements the other ingredients.