Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Slow Cooker Apple Butter

6 ½ pounds apples, peeled, cored and sliced (about 15 apples, any variety will do) ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup light brown sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg Small pinch ground cloves ¼ teaspoon salt Place apples in slow cooker. Mix the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and sprinkle over the… Read More »

6 ½ pounds apples, peeled, cored and sliced (about 15 apples, any variety will do) ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup light brown sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg Small pinch ground cloves ¼ teaspoon salt Place apples in slow cooker. Mix the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and sprinkle over the… Read More »

Crispy Crepes with Spaghetti Squash and Sage

Crispy Crepes with Spaghetti Squash and Sage

Crispy Crepes with Spaghetti Squash and Sage

Crispy Crepes with Spaghetti Squash and Sage

Crispy Crepes filled with Roasted Spaghetti Squash, Sage, parmesan topped with béchamel and sautéed mushrooms. A delicious vegetarian main course. 1 smallish spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt to taste black pepper to taste ⅛ teaspoon white pepper ½ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg ( or pre-ground) 1 T chopped fresh… Read More »

Crispy Crepes filled with Roasted Spaghetti Squash, Sage, parmesan topped with béchamel and sautéed mushrooms. A delicious vegetarian main course. 1 smallish spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt to taste black pepper to taste ⅛ teaspoon white pepper ½ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg ( or pre-ground) 1 T chopped fresh… Read More »

Maple and Bourbon Braised and Glazed Carrots

Maple and Bourbon Braised and Glazed Carrots

Maple and Bourbon Braised and Glazed Carrots

Maple and Bourbon Braised and Glazed Carrots

1 pound carrots, peeled, cut oblique 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil) 2 tablespoons (real) maple syrup 3 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon dash nutmeg salt, black and white pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon parsley, finely chopped (optional) In a large skillet (make sure you have a tight-fitting lid for it), heat the butter, maple syrup, and… Read More »

1 pound carrots, peeled, cut oblique 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil) 2 tablespoons (real) maple syrup 3 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon dash nutmeg salt, black and white pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon parsley, finely chopped (optional) In a large skillet (make sure you have a tight-fitting lid for it), heat the butter, maple syrup, and… Read More »

BLT Macaroni and Cheese

BLT Macaroni and Cheese

BLT Macaroni and Cheese

BLT Macaroni and Cheese

8 ounces macaroni 1 head romaine lettuce, cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 6 strips bacon, thinly sliced crosswise 2 tablespoons canola oil 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 cup shredded Cheddar 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg 12 cherry tomatoes,… Read More »

8 ounces macaroni 1 head romaine lettuce, cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 6 strips bacon, thinly sliced crosswise 2 tablespoons canola oil 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 cup shredded Cheddar 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg 12 cherry tomatoes,… Read More »

Peach Tart

Peach Tart

Peach Tart

Peach Tart

10 ounces (about 2 cups) all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons sugar ½ teaspoon salt 4 ounces (½ cup or 1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small bits 2 tablespoons chilled lard or vegetable shortening About ½ cup ice water Cinnamon Sugar (recipe follows) 6 to 8 ripe freestone peaches Whole nutmeg in a grater 3… Read More »

10 ounces (about 2 cups) all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons sugar ½ teaspoon salt 4 ounces (½ cup or 1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small bits 2 tablespoons chilled lard or vegetable shortening About ½ cup ice water Cinnamon Sugar (recipe follows) 6 to 8 ripe freestone peaches Whole nutmeg in a grater 3… Read More »

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup butter 1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk 1 large egg 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 1 cup blueberries Cooking spray 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup powdered sugar Preheat oven to… Read More »

2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup butter 1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk 1 large egg 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 1 cup blueberries Cooking spray 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup powdered sugar Preheat oven to… Read More »

Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin

Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin

Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin

Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin

I have layered white potatoes with the sweet potatoes for a variation of this same dish. 1 cup milk 1 pint (2 cups) heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 12 sweet potatoes, depending on size), peeled and sliced… Read More »

I have layered white potatoes with the sweet potatoes for a variation of this same dish. 1 cup milk 1 pint (2 cups) heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 12 sweet potatoes, depending on size), peeled and sliced… Read More »

Sweet Potato and Carrot Puree

Sweet Potato and Carrot Puree

Sweet Potato and Carrot Puree

Sweet Potato and Carrot Puree

Those of you who have been with us for a while might have this among the recipes from a few years ago.  It is not in our recipe index so I thought it would be a good one to run again since it is my favorite method of preparing sweet potatoes and I do make… Read More »

Those of you who have been with us for a while might have this among the recipes from a few years ago.  It is not in our recipe index so I thought it would be a good one to run again since it is my favorite method of preparing sweet potatoes and I do make… Read More »

Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Brown Sugar-Pecan Streusel

Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Brown Sugar-Pecan Streusel

Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Brown Sugar-Pecan Streusel

Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Brown Sugar-Pecan Streusel

For the streusel: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon Pinch of kosher salt 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small chunk 1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted (see note below) For the batter: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2… Read More »

For the streusel: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon Pinch of kosher salt 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small chunk 1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted (see note below) For the batter: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2… Read More »

Pork Chops with a Riesling Peach Sauce

Pork Chops with a Riesling Peach Sauce

Pork Chops with a Riesling Peach Sauce

Pork Chops with a Riesling Peach Sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil salt and black pepper to taste 4 boneless pork chops 1 cup Riesling wine 3 under ripe peaches, pitted, and cut into 12 wedges each 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon brown sugar Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.  Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil.… Read More »

1 tablespoon olive oil salt and black pepper to taste 4 boneless pork chops 1 cup Riesling wine 3 under ripe peaches, pitted, and cut into 12 wedges each 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon brown sugar Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.  Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil.… Read More »

Caramel Apple Bread Pudding

Caramel Apple Bread Pudding

Caramel Apple Bread Pudding

Caramel Apple Bread Pudding

2 Granny Smith apples, unpeeled and cut into matchsticks Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature 1 day-old 8-ounce loaf brioche 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 3 large eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Caramel Bourbon Vanilla Sauce 1. Heat oven to… Read More »

2 Granny Smith apples, unpeeled and cut into matchsticks Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature 1 day-old 8-ounce loaf brioche 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 3 large eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Caramel Bourbon Vanilla Sauce 1. Heat oven to… Read More »

French Apple Tart

French Apple Tart

French Apple Tart

French Apple Tart

1/2 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated pie dough (such as Pillsbury) 3 tablespoons apple jelly, melted and divided 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced 8 teaspoons crème fraîche  or whipped cream   Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 425°.… Read More »

1/2 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated pie dough (such as Pillsbury) 3 tablespoons apple jelly, melted and divided 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced 8 teaspoons crème fraîche  or whipped cream   Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 425°.… Read More »