Pumpkin Praline Torte

Pumpkin Praline Torte

Pumpkin Praline Torte

Pumpkin Praline Torte

3/4 c brown sugar 1/3 c butter 3 T heavy whipping cream 3/4 c pecans In a heavy saucepan combine the first three ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour into 2 well-greased 9” pans. Sprinkle with pecans 4 large eggs 1 2/3 c sugar 1 c canola oil 2 c… Read More »

3/4 c brown sugar 1/3 c butter 3 T heavy whipping cream 3/4 c pecans In a heavy saucepan combine the first three ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour into 2 well-greased 9” pans. Sprinkle with pecans 4 large eggs 1 2/3 c sugar 1 c canola oil 2 c… Read More »

Basil and Potato Latkes

Basil and Potato Latkes

Basil and Potato Latkes

Basil and Potato Latkes

2 pounds potatoes 1 medium onions 4 cloves garlic minced ¾ cup basil, fresh leaves, packed * 1 large egg yolk 2 large egg whites ½ cup Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray. Peel… Read More »

2 pounds potatoes 1 medium onions 4 cloves garlic minced ¾ cup basil, fresh leaves, packed * 1 large egg yolk 2 large egg whites ½ cup Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray. Peel… Read More »

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes

3 cups buttermilk 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning 1/4 tablespoon cracked pepper, plus more for seasoning 1 egg 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tablespoon Creole seasoning 1/4 tablespoon garlic powder 1 quart vegetable oil 3 green tomato sliced into 3 thick slices Dredge the green tomato slices in the flour mix, then… Read More »

3 cups buttermilk 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning 1/4 tablespoon cracked pepper, plus more for seasoning 1 egg 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tablespoon Creole seasoning 1/4 tablespoon garlic powder 1 quart vegetable oil 3 green tomato sliced into 3 thick slices Dredge the green tomato slices in the flour mix, then… Read More »

One Pan Wonder – Green Beans and Potatoes

One Pan Wonder – Green Beans and Potatoes

One Pan Wonder – Green Beans and Potatoes

One Pan Wonder – Green Beans and Potatoes

12 oz. green beans 1 lb. chicken breasts diced 1 lb. red potatoes chopped 1/2 cup butter {I use salted} (substitute ¼ c olive oil) 1 0.6 oz. Zesty Italian seasoning packet Salt and pepper Preheat oven to 350ºF. Layer your green beans, chicken, and potatoes in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Cut your butter into… Read More »

12 oz. green beans 1 lb. chicken breasts diced 1 lb. red potatoes chopped 1/2 cup butter {I use salted} (substitute ¼ c olive oil) 1 0.6 oz. Zesty Italian seasoning packet Salt and pepper Preheat oven to 350ºF. Layer your green beans, chicken, and potatoes in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Cut your butter into… Read More »

Batter Dropped Cider Donuts

Batter Dropped Cider Donuts

Batter Dropped Cider Donuts

Batter Dropped Cider Donuts

1 cup of cider, boiled down to 1/4 cup. Let cool. 2 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg 1/3 cup milk 1 egg, slightly beaten Assemble ingredients: Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl combine flour, 1/4… Read More »

1 cup of cider, boiled down to 1/4 cup. Let cool. 2 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg 1/3 cup milk 1 egg, slightly beaten Assemble ingredients: Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl combine flour, 1/4… Read More »

Chorizo Potato Hash

Chorizo Potato Hash

Chorizo Potato Hash

Chorizo Potato Hash

1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes cut into 1/2” dice 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar divided 1 medium onion diced 2 medium bell pepper cut into 1/4” dice (I used a mix of red, yellow and green) 1 pound chorizo sausage skins, removed, cut into 1/2” half moons 4 tablespoons olive oil divided 1 1/2… Read More »

1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes cut into 1/2” dice 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar divided 1 medium onion diced 2 medium bell pepper cut into 1/4” dice (I used a mix of red, yellow and green) 1 pound chorizo sausage skins, removed, cut into 1/2” half moons 4 tablespoons olive oil divided 1 1/2… Read More »

Purple Plum Torte

Purple Plum Torte

Purple Plum Torte

Purple Plum Torte

Many thanks to Gina Bosco who sent me the link this week for this recipe so that I could share with all of you! 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Large pinch of salt 1 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon, or more or less, depending on the tartness of the plums 8 tablespoons… Read More »

Many thanks to Gina Bosco who sent me the link this week for this recipe so that I could share with all of you! 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Large pinch of salt 1 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon, or more or less, depending on the tartness of the plums 8 tablespoons… Read More »

Roasted Tomato, Kale, and Sausage Soup

Roasted Tomato, Kale, and Sausage Soup

Roasted Tomato, Kale, and Sausage Soup

Roasted Tomato, Kale, and Sausage Soup

2 tablespoons neutral oil (like grapeseed) 20 ounces fresh (uncooked) Italian-style turkey or pork sausage 2 medium yellow onions small dice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 celery stalks small dice 8 garlic cloves thinly sliced 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup dry white wine such as a Sauvignon Blanc 4… Read More »

2 tablespoons neutral oil (like grapeseed) 20 ounces fresh (uncooked) Italian-style turkey or pork sausage 2 medium yellow onions small dice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 celery stalks small dice 8 garlic cloves thinly sliced 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup dry white wine such as a Sauvignon Blanc 4… Read More »

Chicken Sorrentino

Chicken Sorrentino

Chicken Sorrentino

Chicken Sorrentino

1 -2 lb boneless chicken breast 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 -4 slices eggplants, fresh 2 -3 ounces prosciutto (about 3 slices, or smoked ham) 1 cup home-made fresh marinara sauce, or roasted or burst tomato sauce 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (in a pinch provolone works too) Parmesan cheese, grated, salt and pepper… Read More »

1 -2 lb boneless chicken breast 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 -4 slices eggplants, fresh 2 -3 ounces prosciutto (about 3 slices, or smoked ham) 1 cup home-made fresh marinara sauce, or roasted or burst tomato sauce 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (in a pinch provolone works too) Parmesan cheese, grated, salt and pepper… Read More »

Summer Vegetable Risotto

Summer Vegetable Risotto

Summer Vegetable Risotto

Summer Vegetable Risotto

2 ears of fresh corn in the husk 1 large red bell pepper 1 plum tomato or any tomato, cored and cut in ½ or 1/4’s 1 medium green zucchini 1 medium yellow squash 1 small globe eggplant Extra Virgin Olive Oil Kosher Salt Freshly Ground Black Pepper For the Risotto 5-6 cups of vegetable… Read More »

2 ears of fresh corn in the husk 1 large red bell pepper 1 plum tomato or any tomato, cored and cut in ½ or 1/4’s 1 medium green zucchini 1 medium yellow squash 1 small globe eggplant Extra Virgin Olive Oil Kosher Salt Freshly Ground Black Pepper For the Risotto 5-6 cups of vegetable… Read More »

Herbed Crepes with Chicken, Asparagus and Mushrooms

Herbed Crepes with Chicken, Asparagus and Mushrooms

Herbed Crepes with Chicken, Asparagus and Mushrooms

Herbed Crepes with Chicken, Asparagus and Mushrooms

Tamar Bacon sent this recipe to me a few weeks ago. This will use the scallions and asparagus in the share, and parsley from the garden. She used tofu instead of chicken for a vegetarian version. Light cream and exchanging olive oil for some of the butter would lower the fat content. Cheese is almost… Read More »

Tamar Bacon sent this recipe to me a few weeks ago. This will use the scallions and asparagus in the share, and parsley from the garden. She used tofu instead of chicken for a vegetarian version. Light cream and exchanging olive oil for some of the butter would lower the fat content. Cheese is almost… Read More »

Best Rhubarb Bars Recipe

Best Rhubarb Bars Recipe

Best Rhubarb Bars Recipe

Best Rhubarb Bars Recipe

50 minutes to make Serves 8 Crust: 1 cup flour Heaping ¼ cup powdered sugar ½ cup butter, softened in the microwave almost to melting point Filling: 2 eggs, beaten 1½ cups sugar shopping list ¼ cup flour ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups finely chopped rhubarb Cream together all crust ingredients – dough will be… Read More »

50 minutes to make Serves 8 Crust: 1 cup flour Heaping ¼ cup powdered sugar ½ cup butter, softened in the microwave almost to melting point Filling: 2 eggs, beaten 1½ cups sugar shopping list ¼ cup flour ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups finely chopped rhubarb Cream together all crust ingredients – dough will be… Read More »