Winter Squash Risotto 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or veg. broth2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil3 medium shallots sliced thinly3 cups butternut hubbard, red kuri or kabocha squash (peeled, and chopped in ½ inch pieces)2 cups shiitake mushroom caps thinly sliced½ tsp. dried thyme½ tsp. salt¼ tsp. pepper1 ⁄8 tsp. crumbled saffron threads ((optional))1 cup [...]
1 4 ½ lb boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and tied8 -16 garlic cloves (thinly sliced. (Reserve some for potatoes.))6 whole heads of garlic (tops cut off)2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (plus a few whole sprigs)4-6 Tbsp. oil4 ½ pounds small red potatoes (un-peeled)Salt & Pepper to taste Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place [...]
1 lb. of kale (center ribs and stems removed, leaves thinly sliced crosswise)1 cup green cabbage (shredded)½ cup raw beets (shredded)1 ⁄4 cup green onions (chopped)1/4 cup parsley (chopped)1 orange (segmented)½ cup pomegranate seeds1 ⁄3 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheeses plus some bigger shavings to top the salad withJuice of 2-3 lemons2 [...]
½ cup butter (room temp.)1 cup sugar½ cup brown sugar2 eggs11 ⁄2 tsp. vanilla extract½ cup pumpkin puree1 ⁄3 cup eggnog1 ⁄2 tsp. salt1 ⁄2 tsp. cinnamon1 ⁄4 tsp. nutmeg1 teaspoon baking soda3 cups flourIcing: (optional)4 oz. cream cheese (softened)4 oz. salted butter (softened)1 tsp. vanilla extract1 ⁄4 cup eggnog2 1 ⁄2 cups powdered sugar [...]
Spinach Balls These light, delicious and slightly crisp Spinach Ball appetizers are perfect for your next holiday party. Spinach Balls:40 oz. of frozen chopped spinach2 boxes cornbread stuffing mix OR 4 cups of Italian breadcrumbs4 small green onions (finely chopped)1 cup of butter (melted)1-2 cups grated Parmesan cheese6 eggsSalt & pepper to taste.Yogurt Sauce2 medium [...]
Bruschetta 2-4 fresh heirloom tomatoes, diced or 2-3 cups of fresh cherry tomatoes, cut in quarters.1-2 yellow and/or orange peppers, diced1/2 a red onion, diced¼ cup fresh basil, cut into thin strips3 teaspoons olive oil1/3 cup of balsamic reduction1 large head of garlic roastedsalt and pepper to taste6 oz. goat cheese, softened2 tbsp. of [...]
Curryabi Kraut By Trevor Ring Yield: 1-2 quarts Equipment:½ gallon glass vessel or crockWeight for vegetables (glass jar rock, plastic bag full of salt water — be creative!Mixing bowl, cloth and rubber bandINGREDIENTSVegetables:4 lbs. Kohlrabi, peeled and thinly sliced1 medium red onion, thinly sliced3 large garlic cloves, smashed1 medium beet, shreddedSpice Mix:1 tbsp. curry [...]
Chili con Carne 1-2 tbsp. of olive oil3 lbs. ground beef or vegan beef crumbles6 cloves garlic crushed2 large onions, chopped2 medium peppers, chopped2 fresh serrano peppers, seeds removed & diced (Keep the seeds in for a spicier chili.)1 tbsp. ground cumin or to taste1 tbsp. dried oregano or to taste2 tbsp. chili powderSalt [...]
Pancakes with Yogurt & Cherry Drizzle 1 cup of Frankferd Farms Organic Farmhouse Spelt Pancake Mix1 egg (optional)1 tsp. of oil (optional)1½ cups of milkToppings:1 cup of Naturi Organic Grass-fed Greek Yogurt plain or flavored2 Tbsp. of Tait Farms Sour Cherry Jam Heat skillet over medium-low heat or electric griddle to 375° F.Combine all [...]
Vanilla Ice Cream Bread Pudding Bread Pudding:Swiss Villa butter6 cups local bread, torn into 1-inch pieces (We suggest Mediterra Challah with Raisins or Allegro’s Plain Challah.)1 1/2 pints of Millie’s Chad’s Vanilla Ice Cream4 large local eggs, beaten1 cup sugar3/4 cup of water1 cup of crushed walnutsSauce:1/2 cup butter1/4 cup honey1/2 cup firmly packed brown [...]