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Many adore them in all their myriad forms -- tossed with an array of assorted colored greens, multicolored vegetables or fruits, fish, meats or cheeses, and dressed with anything from vinaigrette and ranch to blue cheese and sun-dried tomato. There is a world of possibilities that can be composed or tossed with endless ingredient combinations and flavors and textures.
You'll find plenty of innovative salads on restaurant menus around town -- and diners can order them as a side or as the centerpiece of a meal.
We've duplicated several especially good ones for warm-weather dining -- including three new items from The Cheesecake Factory, one from Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Woodland Hills and another from Arnie Morton's the Steakhouse in Burbank.
At The Cheesecake Factory in Woodland Hills and various Southland locations, we discovered Buffalo Chicken Salad, Chopped Salad, and Shrimp and Crab Salad, which were recently added to the menu. All are delicious -- and with our facsimiles, you can turn them out successfully at home.
``All are selling well,'' notes Howard Gordon, senior vice president, The Cheesecake Factory, Calabasas, adding that the new combinations offer diners something exciting and different.
But some salads don't change. ``The Chinese Chicken is the No. 1 seller and always has been,'' he adds.
We whipped up a copycat version of that salad some years back, but have tweaked and updated it (as the restaurant has) and have included the recipe today.
As for the new salads, although the restaurant deep-fries battered chicken breast pieces for the Buffalo Chicken Salad, we've taken the liberty of using grilled chicken breast strips. That's how we prefer ordering it at the restaurant, and you can purchase the strips already grilled in packages in supermarket meat sections. We think you get the same taste effect without the fatty frying.
The salad mixture of greens, tomatoes, celery and blue cheese crumbles is tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette (which we whipped up in a mini-food processor in a jiffy), then topped with chicken strips and drizzled with store-bought Frank's Buffalo Wing sauce (the restaurant concocts their own mixture) and a blue cheese dressing made with mayo or sour cream, a little buttermilk and vinegar, and more blue cheese. Tasters loved our copycat rendition and would definitely give it a whirl.
Although the chopped salad requires a bit of prep time to cut up ingredients, it's not difficult to prepare. If you want to take some shortcuts, pick up cooked chicken breast and cooked bacon at the market. Unlike in many of its counterparts, pieces of Granny Smith apple add interesting flavor and texture to this terrific-tasting version dressed with balsamic vinaigrette.
The Shrimp and Crab Salad features a novel and spectacular presentation. A slightly runny mixture of shrimp and crab with mayonnaise, lemon and seasonings is spooned atop two criss-crossed hearts of romaine wedges, then topped with Thousand Island dressing, grated egg, parsley, roasted red pepper and tomatoes.
At Fleming's, greens tossed with a vinaigrette prepared with white balsamic and lemon juice, then sprinkled with candied walnuts and dried cranberries is a refreshing side salad before an entree. Several friends enjoy the sweet-sour overtones of this selection.
A hit at Arnie Morton's is the warm grilled asparagus with roasted red pepper and a balsamic glaze. Although the restaurant buys a glaze, for our facsimile we made our own by reducing balsamic vinegar with some broth and wine. Fan the asparagus spears out on the plate and drizzle with the glaze for an eye-catching, winning presentation.
``Salads are popular day and night,'' says Gordon, adding that they are a very important part of the menu mix, with two pages of their 18-page, 200-item menu devoted to salad selections.
Diners can customize Cheesecake Factory salads to suit their mood or dietary requirements, providing the ingredients are on hand, notes Gordon. ``Because we make everything fresh, we do substitutions.'' No dressing, dressing on the side, skip the eggs and bacon, add chicken to a particular salad instead of fish -- the sky's the limit. And that's a good way to approach our replica renditions.
Natalie Haughton, (818) 713-3692
12 cups packed moderately finely chopped romaine lettuce (use two 9-ounce bags cut-up romaine lettuce, chopped finer than in bag)
2 cups diced grilled chicken breast
4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced fine
2 medium avocados, pitted and chopped
1 cup fresh cooked OR frozen, thawed corn kernels
1/2 cup chopped crisp-cooked bacon (buy it cooked to save time)
3/4 cup small blue cheese crumbles
1 Granny Smith apple (leave skin on), chopped
Balsamic Vinaigrette
In a large bowl, combine lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, avocado, corn, bacon, blue cheese and apples. Toss until mixed. Add amount of Balsamic Vinaigrette desired, tossing well.
Makes 3 to 4 large servings
BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE: In a small food processor, combine 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 generous teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon chopped shallots, 1 clove garlic, crushed, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Process until well blended. Makes a generous 1/2 cup dressing. If making in advance, refrigerate, covered, until serving time.
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup walnut halves
Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette
2 (9-ounce) packages pre-washed romaine lettuce pieces OR assorted mixed greens
1/3 to 1/2 cup dried cranberries OR cherries
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
8 crostini, sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese and baked OR boiled until bubbly and melted
In a medium skillet, heat sugar with water until dissolved and clear. Boil a minute, then stir in walnuts and cook, stirring often, until golden. Quickly turn out on no-stick foil and cool.
Prepare Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette and set aside.
Just before serving, combine greens and Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette (using amount desired). Toss well. Divide among 4 salad plates. Sprinkle tops of salads with walnuts, cranberries and tomato halves, dividing evenly. Serve each salad with 2 crostini.
Makes 4 dinner salad servings
LEMON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE: In a 2-cup glass measure, combine 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar, 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots, 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil and 1 clove garlic, crushed (optional). Whisk together until well mixed. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil until well blended. Makes about 1 cup dressing. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.
1 (9-ounce) bag cut-up romaine lettuce
1 (9-ounce) bag chopped iceberg lettuce with shredded red cabbage OR use a bag of other mixed lettuces
3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
1/2 cup diagonally thinly sliced pieces celery
Balsamic Vinaigrette
2 to 3 cups grilled chicken breast slices (use two 6-ounce packages grilled chicken breast strips, if desired)
Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce (available at supermarkets)
Blue Cheese Dressing
In a large bowl, combine lettuces, tomatoes, blue cheese and celery. Toss with Balsamic Vinaigrette. Arrange on 3 to 4 dinner plates. Top with chicken breast strips. Drizzle with amount desired of Buffalo Wing Sauce and Blue Cheese Dressing.
Makes 4 entree-size servings
BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE: In a small food processor, combine 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 generous teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon chopped shallots, 1 clove garlic, crushed, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Process until well blended. Makes a generous 1/2 cup dressing. If making in advance, refrigerate, covered, until serving time.
BLUE CHEESE DRESSING: Mix 1/2 cup sour cream OR mayonnaise with 3 OR 4 tablespoons buttermilk and 2 teaspoons white OR red wine vinegar until smooth. Stir in 3 to 4 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until serving time. Makes about 3/4 cup.
12 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
3 cups thin slices grilled chicken breast, cut in pieces
2 cups thinly shredded red cabbage
1 cup fresh bean sprouts
3/4 cup finely chopped green onions (tops included)
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup black and white sesame seeds (toast white, if desired)
4 to 5 cups crisp deep-fried rice sticks, drained
Plum Sauce Dressing
1 (11-ounce) can Mandarin oranges, well drained
6 cups crisp fried won ton strips (see Note)
Thinly sliced pieces snow peas for garnish
Just before serving, in large mixing bowl, combine lettuce, chicken, red cabbage, bean sprouts, 1/2 of green onions, 1/2 of almonds, sesame seeds and 2 cups rice sticks.
Toss with desired amount of Plum Sauce Dressing. Divide salad evenly among 4 dinner plates. Garnish with fried won tons, remaining green onions, almonds, Mandarin oranges and rice sticks, dividing evenly. Sprinkle with thinly sliced snow peas.
Makes 4 large servings
PLUM SAUCE DRESSING: In medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup plum sauce (Lee Kum Kee OR Dynasty brand preferred), 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, 1 teaspoon lite soy sauce, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 tablespoons sesame oil and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until well blended. Keep refrigerated. Makes about 1 3/4 cups.
NOTE: To make won ton strips, cut 3 1/2-inch won ton wrappers from a 12-ounce package into 3 equal strips (leave wrappers stacked for easy cutting). Heat 3 inches vegetable oil in medium saucepan until very hot. Add won ton strips, several at a time, and cook until golden brown. With a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Repeat until amount of won ton strips needed are cooked.
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons red wine
12 to 14 large thick fresh asparagus spears, rinsed and cleaned
2 medium red peppers, roasted and peeled OR use roasted red pepper halves or pieces from a 12-ounce jar, rinsed and dried
2 lemon halves
In a medium skillet, heat balsamic vinegar, chicken broth and red wine over high heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium high and boil 3 to 5 minutes (watch carefully to avoid burning), until reduced to 1/4 to 1/3 cup (and slightly syrupy but still runny). Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
Grill asparagus spears on a grill or in a grill pan on top of the stove, until marked on all sides and crisp tender. Meanwhile roast peppers and peel.
Arrange the equivalent of 3/4 to 1 red pepper on each of 2 dinner plates. Top with 6 to 7 asparagus spears arranged in a fanned out pattern. Drizzle top and plate with balsamic glaze. Garnish each plate with a lemon half.
Makes 2 to 4 servings
1/2 cup sour cream OR mayonnaise
1/4 cup whipping cream
Juice and grated peel of 1 lemon
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons drained capers
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 pound frozen, cooked deveined medium shrimp, thawed, sprinkled with a little lemon juice, well drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 pound pasteurized canned OR frozen, thawed crabmeat (do not substitute imitation), sprinkled with a little lemon juice and well drained
3 hearts of romaine, each cut in half lengthwise
Thousand island dressing (store-bought doctored up with a sprinkling of capers OR homemade)
2 hard-cooked eggs, grated OR shredded
6 tablespoons chopped roasted red pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley
3 tomatoes, each cut into wedges
In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, whipping cream, lemon peel and lemon juice, green onions, capers and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until well blended. Stir in shrimp and crab.
Arrange 2 lengthwise pieces hearts of romaine criss-crossed on each of 3 dinner plates. Spoon 1/3 of seafood mixture down center of romaine on each plate. Drizzle with thousand island dressing (and on plate, too). Sprinkle all over with eggs, red peppers and parsley, dividing evenly. Place tomato wedges around edges of plates.
Makes 3 entree-size servings
7 photos
(1 -- cover -- color) A new LEAF
Favorite salads from the kitchen of Restaurant Replicas
(2 -- color) CHOPPED SALAD
(3 -- color) CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
(4 -- color) BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD
(5 -- color) SHRIMP AND CRAB SALAD
Photographed at The Cheesecake Factory by David Sprague/Staff Photographer
(6 -- color) WARM GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND BALSAMIC GLAZE
Photographed at Arnie Morton's by Gus Ruelas/Staff Photographer
(7 -- color) GREENS WITH LEMON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE, WALNUTS, CRANBERRIES AND TOMATOES
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Factors to Consider When Selecting the Right Garage Door Installation Firm
Garage doors need to be put up by people that have the necessary skills to do the task. There are some garage door installation firms that have put up the business of helping people in installing the garage doors. The garage door installation require to be certified so that they will be allowed to carry out their daily business. The report breaks down the tips that you should put in mind when looking for the appropriate garage door installation firm.
Inquire to know the level of knowledge that the garage door installation company has before hiring them. Make sure before you employ any garage door installation company, you are assured of the services that they can offer. Ensure that the garage door installation agency has been in the installation industry for a good number of years. Ensure that you choose a garage door installation firm with has worked for more years than other companies because they are to ones with the services that you require for your garage door. Make sure that they can offer even the locksmith services. Make sure that the company you have chosen the best has all its workers trained for the work.
Ask about their charges. Prepare a budget and look for a company that fits in your budget. For you to have the best garage door, you should go with the cost and the quality of the services that you will be offered. Look for a garage door installation agency that you can be able to pay for their services. Ensure that you get the garage door installation services that you have requested. Do not employ the garage door installation agencies that offer lower charges unless you are sure of the services that they will give to you. Choose a garage door installation company that will provide quality services even if you will be required to pay more.
Thirdly, consider the technology that the garage door installation company is using. Nowadays, technology has come to improve the way of doing things in many ways. Make sure that the firm you wish to hire has the most convenient technology for you. Look for a garage door installation agency that has the best technology in locksmith services. Ensure that you are assured of their technology for the security of your garage. Some of the technologies that you can consider are the CCTV camera installation, the garage door technology like opening the garage using your phone, use of remote controls and so much more.
Make sure that the firm has been legitimized. Make sure that you have enough information concerning the agency you wish to hire. Make sure that they have been allowed to carry out their business activities by your state so that you will be assured of the services that they will offer.
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Caribbean chikungunya cases top 44,000
The Caribbean chikungunya outbreak grew by 4,521 cases in the past week, with the increase almost entirely attributed to new cases in the Dominican Republic. In fact, for the first time in months, most nations reported no new cases.
The region has reached 44,464 suspected, probable, or confirmed cases, according to an update today from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). The case count is up from 39,943 a week ago.
Martinique continues to report the largest numbers by far, with 19,700 suspected and 1,515 confirmed or probable cases, the ECDC said. Guadeloupe is next, with 8,000 suspected and 1,328 confirmed or probable cases.
Suspected cases in the Dominican Republic jumped from 3,015 to 7,520, while its count of confirmed cases held at 17. The French side of St. Martin had 3,160 suspected and 793 confirmed or probable cases. No new cases were reported in Martinique, Guadeloupe, or the French side of St. Martin.
Also reporting no new cases are Dominica, with 1,252 suspected and 105 confirmed cases; St. Barthelemy, 485 suspected and 135 confirmed or probable cases; the Dutch side of St. Martin, 301 confirmed cases; French Guiana, 43 confirmed locally acquired and 22 imported cases; St. Vincent and the Grenadines, 24 suspected and 3 confirmed cases; Anguilla, 33 locally acquired confirmed cases and 1 likely imported case; British Virgin Islands, 9 confirmed cases; and Aruba, St. Lucia, and St. Kitts and Nevis, each with 1 confirmed case.
Haiti was added to the ECDC list for the first time, with 14 confirmed chikungunya cases, as reported by the media last week. Antigua and Barbuda also had its first case.
The chikungunya outbreak is the first known in the Americas and began in December 2013 on the French side of St. Martin. Six outbreak deaths have been reported.
May 12 ECDC update
WHO denounces any UN role in fake bin Laden vaccinations
The World Health Organization (WHO) today strongly denied any United Nations involvement in the fake vaccination campaign conducted by Dr Shakeel Afridi in Pakistan in 2011 that led to the killing of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
The WHO released a statement denouncing a claim by Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs made on May 8, and the agency said it had "immediately received assurances [from the Pakistan government] that the statement made by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was categorically incorrect and made in error."
Afridi had run a fake hepatitis vaccination campaign at the compound where bin Laden was hiding in an effort to gain DNA evidence that would help the US's Central Intelligence Agency find bin Laden.
May 12 WHO statement
Health officials report 12 Q fever infections in Germany
Twelve people in Sulzfeld, Germany, have contracted Q fever this year, according to a
Bavarian news story translated and posted by ProMED, the news service of the International Society for Infectious Diseases.
Half of the patients required hospitalization from the disease, which is caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii, which is most commonly found in sheep, goats, and cattle. Some had lung infections.
Officials confirmed C burnetti in five area sheep, and they believe the pathogen was transmitted through dust in the area. Incubation in humans is typically 2 to 3 weeks, so more infections may be confirmed, the report said.
May 11 ProMED post