This wintertime salad is composed of salad greens, pomegranates, and tender pears. Sweet and crunchy caramelized pumpkin seeds round out this leafy delight.

Insalata di Pasta allo Zafferano con Tonno ed Erbe Aromatiche Fresche
by Toni Lydecker
from Seafood alla Siciliana
(Lake Isle Press, 2009)
Makes 6 servings
Anyone who thinks Sicilian men don’t cook should meet Giuseppe Scarlata, a native of Trapani …

by Linda Long
from Great Chefs Cook Vegan
(Gibbs Smith, 2009)
Serves 1
This white asparagus-orange salad was created by Jose Andres: “For me, the farmer’s market has become a Sunday ritual. Just as they do in Spain today, …

Quinoa salad with pistachios and cranberries is an ideal holiday salad or side dish. The salad can be made a head as the quinoa will remain fluffy.

by the Editors of Cook’s Illustrated
from The Best Skillet Recipes: A Best Recipe Classic
(America’s Test Kitchen, 2009)
Serves 4
We prefer the softer, creamier texture of medium-firm or soft tofu here. Firm or extra-firm tofu will also …

by Bal Arneson
from Everyday Indian
(Whitecap Books, 2009)
Serves 4
The first time I ate an organic ripe papaya, I thought I had gone to heaven, and right then I knew I had to create some dishes with …

by Ellie Krieger
from Quick & Fresh with Ellie Krieger
(Taunton Press, 2009)
Serves 4
In this chickpea and spinach salad, the versatile chickpea goes exotic in a deeply spiced, aromatic lemon and cumin dressing. Herbs punch it up …

by Eva Katz
from Fine Cooking Grilling: 101 Sizzling Summer Recipes
(Taunton Press, 2009)
Serves 4
The lemon-garlic mixture that seasons the grilled lamb kebabs in this Greek-inspired salad would also taste great on beef, chicken, or shrimp.
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by Karen Bussen
from Simple Stunning Parties at Home
(Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2009)
Serves 6
You’ll love the sweet and spicy balance of flavors in this Asian noodle salad with peanut dressing. Of course, you can eliminate the chili paste …

by Frank Stitt
from Bottega Favorita
(Artisan, 2009)
Serves 4 as an appetizer
This is my tribute to the home of focaccia and this dreamy seaside village. Crunchy panzanella, or bread salad, is heightened with large tender shrimp, briny …

Goi Gà
by Robert Danhi
from Southeast Asian Flavors
(Mortar & Press, 2008)
6 to 8 servings as part of a multi-dish meal
Soft shreds of gently poached chicken intertwine with cool strips of cabbage, slivers of carrot, and loads …