Apfelkuchen – Apple Cake

Apfelkuchen – Apple Cake

Apfelkuchen – Apple Cake

Apfelkuchen – Apple Cake

2 large apples peeled, cored & sliced into thin wedges 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 eggs 1 cup sugar a pinch of salt 1 cup butter 1 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tbsp cinnamon sugar mix (1 1/2 tbsp sugar with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon) for the topping Preheat… Read More »

2 large apples peeled, cored & sliced into thin wedges 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 eggs 1 cup sugar a pinch of salt 1 cup butter 1 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tbsp cinnamon sugar mix (1 1/2 tbsp sugar with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon) for the topping Preheat… Read More »

Pork Chops filled with Apple Stuffing

Pork Chops filled with Apple Stuffing

Pork Chops filled with Apple Stuffing

Pork Chops filled with Apple Stuffing

Pork Chops filled with Apple Stuffing Ingredients: 1 finely diced shallot 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter 3 cups fresh bread crumbs (any white bread will do) 2 cups finely diced apples (apples of choice) ½ cup dried cranberries hydrate them in warmed apple juice) ¼ quarter cup chopped celery 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley ¼… Read More »

Pork Chops filled with Apple Stuffing Ingredients: 1 finely diced shallot 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter 3 cups fresh bread crumbs (any white bread will do) 2 cups finely diced apples (apples of choice) ½ cup dried cranberries hydrate them in warmed apple juice) ¼ quarter cup chopped celery 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley ¼… Read More »

Phyllo Wrapped Apple Dumpling

Phyllo Wrapped Apple Dumpling

Phyllo Wrapped Apple Dumpling

Phyllo Wrapped Apple Dumpling

Cider Sauce 8 cups apple cider or apple juice 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon water Apple Dumplings 1/2 cup golden raisins 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice 6 sweet crisp apples, such as Jonagold 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon… Read More »

Cider Sauce 8 cups apple cider or apple juice 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon water Apple Dumplings 1/2 cup golden raisins 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice 6 sweet crisp apples, such as Jonagold 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon… Read More »

Cider Glazed Chicken

Cider Glazed Chicken

Cider Glazed Chicken

Cider Glazed Chicken

Many Thanks to CSA member Dawn Ciraulo who sent in this recipe to share with all of us. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided use 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 3/4 cup apple cider + 1 tablespoon (divided use) 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage 3 apples, cored and thinly sliced salt… Read More »

Many Thanks to CSA member Dawn Ciraulo who sent in this recipe to share with all of us. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided use 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 3/4 cup apple cider + 1 tablespoon (divided use) 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage 3 apples, cored and thinly sliced salt… Read More »

Brined Herb-Crusted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy

Brined Herb-Crusted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy

Brined Herb-Crusted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy

Brined Herb-Crusted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy

Brine: 7 quarts water 1 quart apple cider 3/4 cup kosher salt 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 large onion, diced 1 large or 2 small carrots, diced 3 ribs celery, diced 1 head garlic, cut in 1/2 equatorially 1/2 bunch fresh rosemary 1/2 bunch fresh sage 6 bay leaves 1 (12 to 14 pound) turkey,… Read More »

Brine: 7 quarts water 1 quart apple cider 3/4 cup kosher salt 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 large onion, diced 1 large or 2 small carrots, diced 3 ribs celery, diced 1 head garlic, cut in 1/2 equatorially 1/2 bunch fresh rosemary 1/2 bunch fresh sage 6 bay leaves 1 (12 to 14 pound) turkey,… Read More »

Apple Cider Braised Brisket

Apple Cider Braised Brisket

Apple Cider Braised Brisket

Apple Cider Braised Brisket

From your kitchen: 2 tablespoons butter 1 (4-5 lb.) beef brisket, outer fat trimmed 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 yellow onions, cut into wedges 5 cloves garlic From your garden: 3 sprigs rosemary From your share: 3 cups unfiltered apple cider 3 apples, cored and sliced Preheat oven to 325º F. On the… Read More »

From your kitchen: 2 tablespoons butter 1 (4-5 lb.) beef brisket, outer fat trimmed 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 yellow onions, cut into wedges 5 cloves garlic From your garden: 3 sprigs rosemary From your share: 3 cups unfiltered apple cider 3 apples, cored and sliced Preheat oven to 325º F. On the… Read More »

Apple Cider Roast Pork

Apple Cider Roast Pork

Apple Cider Roast Pork

Apple Cider Roast Pork

From your share: 2 cups of apple cider 4-6 apples, cut into halves Other veggies if desired (potatoes, carrots, etc.) From your kitchen: 2 yellow onions 4 tablespoons of butter (optional) Apple cider gravy sauce: ~2 cups of the juice/sauce from roasting (strained) 1/2 cup cream 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar 1-2 tablespoons of Calvados… Read More »

From your share: 2 cups of apple cider 4-6 apples, cut into halves Other veggies if desired (potatoes, carrots, etc.) From your kitchen: 2 yellow onions 4 tablespoons of butter (optional) Apple cider gravy sauce: ~2 cups of the juice/sauce from roasting (strained) 1/2 cup cream 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar 1-2 tablespoons of Calvados… Read More »

Cabbage Recipes

Cabbage Recipes

Cabbage Recipes

Cabbage Recipes

Eat the cruciferous vegetables. They are among the healthiest choices. There has been a considerable amount of research on the cancer-fighting capabilities of these vegetables. They are full of many of the vitamins we need every day and they are loaded with antioxidants.  That of course is great, even better, these vegetables are some of… Read More »

Eat the cruciferous vegetables. They are among the healthiest choices. There has been a considerable amount of research on the cancer-fighting capabilities of these vegetables. They are full of many of the vitamins we need every day and they are loaded with antioxidants.  That of course is great, even better, these vegetables are some of… Read More »

Rice and Apple Salad

Rice and Apple Salad

Rice and Apple Salad

Rice and Apple Salad

From your share: 1-2 apples, diced From your garden: cilantro From your kitchen: olive oil 2 T butter or olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped ¼ t cinnamon 2 1/4 c brown rice 2 scallions, sliced 3/4 c almonds, chopped 6 dry apricots, snipped into small pieces Heat some oil and the… Read More »

From your share: 1-2 apples, diced From your garden: cilantro From your kitchen: olive oil 2 T butter or olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped ¼ t cinnamon 2 1/4 c brown rice 2 scallions, sliced 3/4 c almonds, chopped 6 dry apricots, snipped into small pieces Heat some oil and the… Read More »

Apple Pie Oatmeal Bars

Apple Pie Oatmeal Bars

Apple Pie Oatmeal Bars

Apple Pie Oatmeal Bars

From your share: 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups apples, cored, peeled and chopped From your kitchen: 2 tbsp. butter 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 tbsp. flour 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tbsp. water 1/4 tsp salt Oatmeal Bars: 1/2 cup plus 6 tbsp. butter, cut into pieces 1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups… Read More »

From your share: 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups apples, cored, peeled and chopped From your kitchen: 2 tbsp. butter 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 tbsp. flour 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tbsp. water 1/4 tsp salt Oatmeal Bars: 1/2 cup plus 6 tbsp. butter, cut into pieces 1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups… Read More »

Apple-Stuffed, Maple-Pecan Chicken

Apple-Stuffed, Maple-Pecan Chicken

Apple-Stuffed, Maple-Pecan Chicken

Apple-Stuffed, Maple-Pecan Chicken

From your share: 1 apple, peeled and sliced From your kitchen: 2 chicken breasts (about 1 -1.5 lbs.) 1 egg, beaten 1 tbsp. whole grain Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. maple syrup or honey ⅔ cup breadcrumbs ⅔ cup pecans or walnuts Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Butter or mildly flavored oil Peel apple… Read More »

From your share: 1 apple, peeled and sliced From your kitchen: 2 chicken breasts (about 1 -1.5 lbs.) 1 egg, beaten 1 tbsp. whole grain Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. maple syrup or honey ⅔ cup breadcrumbs ⅔ cup pecans or walnuts Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Butter or mildly flavored oil Peel apple… Read More »

Apple Chicken Salad

Apple Chicken Salad

Apple Chicken Salad

Apple Chicken Salad

From your share: 8 cups spring greens (salad greens from your share) 4 fresh Michigan Gala apples, thin sliced (apples from the share) From your kitchen: 4 cups grilled or roasted Chicken breast, diced 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1 cup glazed walnuts 1 cup apple cider vinaigrette dressing Toss salad greens and apple cider… Read More »

From your share: 8 cups spring greens (salad greens from your share) 4 fresh Michigan Gala apples, thin sliced (apples from the share) From your kitchen: 4 cups grilled or roasted Chicken breast, diced 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1 cup glazed walnuts 1 cup apple cider vinaigrette dressing Toss salad greens and apple cider… Read More »