Salads

25-5 Health Issue
Quick Bites

Mama Roomba is well-known for its authentic Caribbean flavors and relaxing island-inspired décor. But when we challenged them to create something for Bakersfield Magazine readers, they did not disappoint. Chef Isaac Mancilla went to work developing an enticing recipe for a refreshing salmon salad with avocado vinaigrette! This dish contains some of the freshest ingredients grown in Kern county, and it was created just for you. Give your diet a healthy and flavorful twist with this easy-to-prepare salad that is perfect as an appetizer.

25-3 Dream Homes Issue
Quick Bites

Fresh, healthy, and delicious! What more could you want out of a fruit salad? How about a unique fruit salad with a cool twist, that’s made especially for you? Well, if you’re ready for a meal that satisfies your heart, belly, and mind, look no further. Because we’re still enveloped in summer’s warmth, everyone is still craving fresh, cool salads to keep our taste buds happy.

25-1 Spring Issue
Entertaining the Bakersfield Way by Miles Johnson

For some, salad is the beginning of the meal but for Gino Valpredo, owner and proprietor of Luigi’s, a fresh salad takes its place right next to the main course. When it comes time to serve up dinner, nothing could be simpler than starting with a fresh green salad that you’ve prepared in advance. In this case, Gino suggests pairing the sweetness of fresh orange segments and the peppery tang of arugula. Very few salads can match the sheer simplicity, yet complex taste, of this Italian-inspired course.

24-5 Health Issue
Quick Bites

24-3 Dream Homes Issue
Recipes

The menu features many old family recipes. Sixth-generation Sarah Rankin Wilder considers Di’s pasta salad one of the best: “Our guests rave about it!”
 

24-3 Dream Homes Issue
Recipes

This is amazingly easy and tastes great.

26-1 Dream Homes
Entertaining the Bakersfield Way by Miles Johnson

With great flavor, you'll want to use this dressing not only for special occasions, but for any party you throw. And because it's so easy, you might find it a mainstay at any dinner.

26-4 Fall Issue
Entertaining the Bakersfield Way by Miles Johnson

The typical farmers’ market has loads of greens to choose from which always make for a delightful, refreshing, and nutritious salad. Of course, a simple dressing made with fresh ingredients will compliment any meal.

26-4 Fall Issue
Entertaining the Bakersfield Way by Miles Johnson

Infused oils are super-simple and make thoughtful hostess, birthday, or holiday gifts.
 

27-1 Spring Issue
Quick Bites

Before you dive into this issue’s local dish, you’ll need to prepare your mouth for something fresh, new, and healthy–something that will take your taste buds for a flavorful ride! 

27-1 Spring Issue
Entertaining the Bakersfield Way

This recipe is a tasty and elegant substitute for pasta salads...or any “salad” that includes mayo.

27-2 Summer Issue
Quick Bites

Blowing in on a summer breeze this issue is a wonderfully cool recipe from Camino Real Mexican Restaurant.

27-3 Dream Homes Issue
Quick Bites

This time of year, the oven is certainly not our friend. When we see the words “pre-heat,” we flip the page in the cookbook, right? 

27-4 Corporate Relocation Issue
Quick Bites

It’s not often that we declare someone’s pesto the “best-o,” but, in this case, it’s warranted.
When we asked Executive Chef Ben Cude from the Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center to cook something special up just for our readers that would be fresh, local, and elegant, he did not disappoint. Instead of traditional basil pesto, he prepared a cilantro pesto that has our mouths watering. He also didn’t skimp on the fresh flavor!
But don’t take our word for it...try it yourself. 

28-2 Man Issue
Quick Bites

When we challenged Mark Huggs, owner of 24th Street Cafe, to whip up a special dish just for our readers, we had no idea he had such a sense of humor. 

28-6 Winter Issue
Gardening With Mrs. P

After using this marvelous plant’s leaves and flowers in recipes, the buds also make tasty, if faux, pickled “capers.”