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Apple Sangria

Apple Sangria

Apple Sangria

Apple Sangria

We can use this recipe all season long with all the different varieties of apples. 3 medium apples, sliced with skin on (about 3 cups) 1 1/2 cups apple juice or cider 1 1/2 cups apple-cranberry juice 1/2 cup Calvados, optional 1 cup water or seltzer 3 cups dry white wine Place apples in a… Read More »

We can use this recipe all season long with all the different varieties of apples. 3 medium apples, sliced with skin on (about 3 cups) 1 1/2 cups apple juice or cider 1 1/2 cups apple-cranberry juice 1/2 cup Calvados, optional 1 cup water or seltzer 3 cups dry white wine Place apples in a… Read More »

Fruit Cake

Fruit Cake

Fruit Cake

Fruit Cake

1/3 cup butter 1 egg ½ cup sugar Good cup flour [1 cup + 1 Tablespoon] Good teaspoon baking powder [1 t, rounded] Dash salt ½ teaspoon extract [see Notes] Enough milk to keep batter thick [1/2 cup] Fruit Topping [see Notes] Cream butter and sugar, then blend in egg and extract. Mix in flour,… Read More »

1/3 cup butter 1 egg ½ cup sugar Good cup flour [1 cup + 1 Tablespoon] Good teaspoon baking powder [1 t, rounded] Dash salt ½ teaspoon extract [see Notes] Enough milk to keep batter thick [1/2 cup] Fruit Topping [see Notes] Cream butter and sugar, then blend in egg and extract. Mix in flour,… Read More »

Rustic Panella Bread & Apple Stuffing

Rustic Panella Bread & Apple Stuffing

Rustic Panella Bread & Apple Stuffing

Rustic Panella Bread & Apple Stuffing

2 1-lb loaves rustic panella bread                  12 Tbs. unsalted butter  1.5 cups diced celery                 2 cups diced onion 2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled & diced     10 sprigs thyme, stems removed and leaves finely chopped 3 -4 Tbs. fresh sage, finely chopped  … Read More »

2 1-lb loaves rustic panella bread                  12 Tbs. unsalted butter  1.5 cups diced celery                 2 cups diced onion 2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled & diced     10 sprigs thyme, stems removed and leaves finely chopped 3 -4 Tbs. fresh sage, finely chopped  … Read More »

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

1 one-lb pork tenderloin (give or take) ¾ tsp. salt ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper     1Tbsp brown sugar 2 cloves garlic                     1 – 2 Bay leaves 5 – 10 pitted plums                 2 – 3 potatoes, peeled & cut into small pieces 1 – 2… Read More »

1 one-lb pork tenderloin (give or take) ¾ tsp. salt ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper     1Tbsp brown sugar 2 cloves garlic                     1 – 2 Bay leaves 5 – 10 pitted plums                 2 – 3 potatoes, peeled & cut into small pieces 1 – 2… Read More »

Crock Pot Strawberry Jam

Crock Pot Strawberry Jam

Crock Pot Strawberry Jam

Crock Pot Strawberry Jam

For a couple of weeks now I have been working on a recipe for Strawberry Jam in a Crock Pot. This one is prepared without commercial pectin.  The first batch turned into the best strawberry sauce ever.  The second batch, great strawberry  jam is almost gone already! Crock Pot Strawberry Jam: 2 Quarts of strawberries,… Read More »

For a couple of weeks now I have been working on a recipe for Strawberry Jam in a Crock Pot. This one is prepared without commercial pectin.  The first batch turned into the best strawberry sauce ever.  The second batch, great strawberry  jam is almost gone already! Crock Pot Strawberry Jam: 2 Quarts of strawberries,… Read More »

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

1 cup sliced almonds 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh cranberries 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons water  1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese 2 sliced apples 1 pound mixed salad greens Directions:… Read More »

1 cup sliced almonds 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh cranberries 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons water  1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese 2 sliced apples 1 pound mixed salad greens Directions:… Read More »

Individual Brie and Apple Tarts

Individual Brie and Apple Tarts

Individual Brie and Apple Tarts

Individual Brie and Apple Tarts

1 box (2 sheets) of puff pastry, thawed 1 green apple 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, divided 1 Tbsp. butter, divided 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, divided 1 medium wedge of brie 1 egg flour (for rolling) Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Unfold 1 sheet of puff pastry onto… Read More »

1 box (2 sheets) of puff pastry, thawed 1 green apple 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, divided 1 Tbsp. butter, divided 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, divided 1 medium wedge of brie 1 egg flour (for rolling) Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Unfold 1 sheet of puff pastry onto… Read More »

Campfire Apple Crisp

Campfire Apple Crisp

Campfire Apple Crisp

Campfire Apple Crisp

6 apples, cored Filling: 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon flour Topping: 1 cup quick oats 1/2 cup flour   Pack apples half full with filling, and then half with topping. Wrap in tin foil and bake 30 to 45 minutes on an open fire or grill, or bake in a baking dish… Read More »

6 apples, cored Filling: 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon flour Topping: 1 cup quick oats 1/2 cup flour   Pack apples half full with filling, and then half with topping. Wrap in tin foil and bake 30 to 45 minutes on an open fire or grill, or bake in a baking dish… Read More »

Mrs. Frecon’s Apple Cake

Mrs. Frecon’s Apple Cake

Mrs. Frecon’s Apple Cake

Mrs. Frecon’s Apple Cake

These recipe ideas were sent to me by Sam Walmer our Farm Steward. He called them “recipes a la season.” 3 cups fresh apples of your choice, diced 2 cups granulated sugar OR substitute 1 cup local honey 1/4 cup cooking oil OR substitute 3/4 cup applesauce 3 farm eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups… Read More »

These recipe ideas were sent to me by Sam Walmer our Farm Steward. He called them “recipes a la season.” 3 cups fresh apples of your choice, diced 2 cups granulated sugar OR substitute 1 cup local honey 1/4 cup cooking oil OR substitute 3/4 cup applesauce 3 farm eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups… Read More »

Apple Pie Upside-Down Cake

Apple Pie Upside-Down Cake

Apple Pie Upside-Down Cake

Apple Pie Upside-Down Cake

1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar 3 tablespoons Calvados 3/4 teaspoon plus a pinch of salt 3 whole cinnamon sticks 6 McIntosh apples (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rings 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2… Read More »

1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar 3 tablespoons Calvados 3/4 teaspoon plus a pinch of salt 3 whole cinnamon sticks 6 McIntosh apples (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rings 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2… Read More »

Roasted Romanesco Broccoli with Chickpeas & Olives

Roasted Romanesco Broccoli with Chickpeas & Olives

Roasted Romanesco Broccoli with Chickpeas & Olives

Roasted Romanesco Broccoli with Chickpeas & Olives

Romanesco Broccoli can be used in any way that you would use broccoli or cauliflower. If I am having a dinner party I have used Romanesque broccoli as part of the centerpiece before I cook with it.  It looks beautiful with apples both green and red around it and it does become a conversation piece… Read More »

Romanesco Broccoli can be used in any way that you would use broccoli or cauliflower. If I am having a dinner party I have used Romanesque broccoli as part of the centerpiece before I cook with it.  It looks beautiful with apples both green and red around it and it does become a conversation piece… Read More »

Kohlrabi Pancakes

Kohlrabi Pancakes

Kohlrabi Pancakes

Kohlrabi Pancakes

2 small purple or green kohlrabi, peeled and trimmed of woody bits 1/2 small onion, very finely chopped or grated on the large holes of a box grater 1/2 small green chili, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped or 1⁄4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional) 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 – 1/2  cup (or more)… Read More »

2 small purple or green kohlrabi, peeled and trimmed of woody bits 1/2 small onion, very finely chopped or grated on the large holes of a box grater 1/2 small green chili, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped or 1⁄4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional) 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 – 1/2  cup (or more)… Read More »