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Wintry Chopped Salad

January 5, 2025 by The Runaway Spoon Leave a Comment

Winter is here, the holidays have passed and life is returning to normal. Hopefully. And we are all maybe thinking a bit more about healthier eating (though I haven’t quite finished all the Christmas chocolate). In summer, the bounty for big, fresh salads is so immense, but in the colder months, it can be a little but hard to find inspiration. But this big bowl of delicious … [Read more...] about Wintry Chopped Salad

Chicken Shawarma Platter

July 14, 2024 by The Runaway Spoon Leave a Comment

As I have said many times before, I love a good salad platter for feeding a crowd (check out my other versions here). A beautiful spread with lots to offer so everyone can tailor their meal to their own tastes. This chicken shawarma version is particularly versatile and absolutely packed with flavor. It’s filling and hearty yet still light and refreshing for summer, with … [Read more...] about Chicken Shawarma Platter

Easy Thai Beef Salad Cups

September 3, 2009 by The Runaway Spoon 9 Comments

I love the flavor of Thai food, but it can be a little time consuming to prepare. This easy elegant wrap is simplified with bought roast beef.  These little lettuce cups make a great appetizer, served on a big, pretty platter, or a simple cold summer supper.  Choose a roast beef from the deli counter that is not highly seasoned or specially flavored and do not have it sliced … [Read more...] about Easy Thai Beef Salad Cups

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I'm P.C. I think I am like most people. Somewhere in the middle between food snob and food schlub. Just being in the kitchen makes me happy. I live, mostly in my kitchen, in my hometown of Memphis, Tennessee.

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