ARTICLES For Lunch

Plum, Rum and Almond Upside Down Cake

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GREEN ON GREEN SPRING SALAD

WITH NO COMMENTS

This simple salad has great balance: bitter arugula, micro arugula, crunchy celery, buttery bits of avocado and grilled zucchini, a peppery olive oil and fresh lemon dressing, and shaved salty pecorino cheese to top it off.

CANLIS SALAD

WITH 2 COMMENTS

Canlis Restaurant's elegantly simple salad, dates back to its 60's & 70's in Waikiki. Fresh herbs, romano cheese and a coddled egg vinaigrette are the secret.

SPICED CARROT SOUP

WITH NO COMMENTS

Deliciously spicy, serve this über healthy carrot soup hot or cold. Packed full of anti-inflammatory foods, this soup will fight what ails you.

ASPARAGUS, LEEK AND POTATO SOUP

WITH 2 COMMENTS

Smooth and creamy,but cream-less, this asparagus, leek and potato soup topped with a goat cheese medallion will help you celebrate the arrival of Spring.

AFRICAN CURRIED VEGETABLE AND COCONUT SOUP

WITH 2 COMMENTS

This vegan soup is loaded with flavor and nutrition. Coconut milk and aromatic spices will bring your family out of the woodwork to see what's cooking.

SPINACH SALAD WITH DATES, ALMONDS AND SUMAC PITA CROUTONS

WITH 4 COMMENTS

This is another winning Ottolenghi recipe. This salad marries red onions, dates, and spinach with toasted almonds and pita chips dusted in sumak.

WARM GOAT CHEESE SALAD

WITH 2 COMMENTS

Warm goat cheese salad with frisée lettuce, bacon lardons, and rounds of lightly breaded goat cheese, browned so they are warm and melty on the inside and crispy on the outside.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS AND PANCETTA