Pineapple-Glazed Baked Half Ham
Ingredients 1 5-7 pound fully cooked smoked half ham 8 ounces of pineapple slices 1/2 cup packed brown sugar Instructions Place ham on rack in open roasting pan. Insert meat...
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Ingredients 2 tablespoons onion, chopped 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon pepper 1 1 /2 cups milk 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided...
Nutty Bacon Cheese Ball
Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup milk 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar Cheese 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/4 cup (1...
Jumbo Shrimp Marsala
Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 rib celery with leaves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 medium plum tomatoes, roughly chopped 1...
Cheddar Soup with Granny Smith Apples
Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large onion, diced 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons dry mustard 4 cups chicken broth 2 granny smith apples 1 cup apple cider or...
Roast Turkey Breast
Ingredients 1 Six pound fresh turkey breast Salad oil 10 small potatoes (about 3 pounds) Water Instructions Rinse turkey breast with running cold water and drain well. Place turkey breast...
Kale Salad
Ingredients 2 large bunches of kale, stemmed and well rinsed 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup diced red bell peppers 1 cup finely chopped red onions 1 cup diced celery...
Mango and Avocado Salad
Ingredients 1 cup Quinoa, cooked according to package directions 1 peeled mango, cut into a small dice 1 peeled avocado, cut into a small dice 1/2 cup golden raisins, plumped...
Turkey Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients 1 small spaghetti squash 1 tablespoon butter 1 large clove garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 1 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1/4 cup...
Apple Pumpkin Soup
Ingredients 3 cups mashed pumpkin 1 leek chopped 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 apple, peeled and chopped 2 cups chicken stock Salt and pepper to taste 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2...
Vegetable Spaghetti Baked with Herbed Cheese Sauce
Ingredients 2-pound spaghetti squash 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, or 3/4 teaspoon mixed herbs de...
Artichoke-Tortellini Salad
Ingredients 7 oz of refrigerated tortellini 1 cup broccoli flowerets 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 tablespoon pimento, chopped 6 oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts 2 green onions, chopped...
Three Cheese Potato Salad, Compliments of Chef Tony Merola
Ingredients 6 eggs 10 red potatoes 1 cup Delicious Orchards Three Cheese dressing 1/3 cup dill pickle relish 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon celery seed...
Scallion Pancakes
Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil 7 teaspoons canola or other vegetable oil 2 3/4 cups unbleached white flour 1 cup hot water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder...
Green Tomato Casserole
Ingredients 1 1/2 sleeves round buttery crackers, crushed and divided 3 to 4 green tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick and divided 16 oz. jar mild banana peppers, drained and divided 8...
Apple-Yogurt Coleslaw
Ingredients 1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 8-oz can crushed pineapple 4 Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped 1/2 head purple cabbage, shredded 1/2 head green cabbage,...
Chicken, Asparagus, and Roquefort Divan
Ingredients 1 pound asparagus spears, tough ends removed Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 cups milk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/4 pound roquefort or danish...
Corn and Cheese Bundles
Ingredients 9 ounces corn 4 ounces feta cheese 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons heavy or whipping cream 1/2 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated 3 scallions, chopped 8-10 small sheets filo pastry...
Polynesian Shrimp Bowl
Ingredients 1 pineapple cut into chunks 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/3 cup dairy sour cream 2...
Hot Slaw
Ingredients 1 small head of cabbage (about 1 pound) 2 celery stalks 1 1/2 cups peeled and shredded carrots 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 heaping tablespoon minced...
Orzo and Pesto Stuffed Tomatoes
Ingredients 2 quarts water 1 1/2 cups raw orzo 1 teaspoon olive oil 6 large ripe tomatoes dash of salt and ground black pepper 1/3 cup tiny cubes of feta...
Halibut Filets with Paradise Green Sauce
Ingredients 2 six ounce Halibut Filets 1/4 cup melted butter 1/4 cup dry white wine Paradise Green Sauce 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped 1/4 cup green...
Spicy Egg Salad
Ingredients 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon canola or other vegetable oil 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon...
Mexican Shrimp and Spinach Salad
Ingredients 1 pound shrimp, rinsed, shelled, and deveined 1 ripe Hass avocado 1 large tomato 1/2 cucumber 5 ounces fresh spinach, rinsed and stemmed 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions Dressing...
Sea Scallop with Vegetable Ragout
Ingredients 5 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large sweet onion halved, thickly sliced crosswise 4 garlic cloves, minced 24 2-inch-long asparagus tips 4 ounces sugar snap peas, strings...
Tuscan Shrimp Salad
Ingredients 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 loaf crusty Delicious Orchards Rustic bread, sliced 1 1/2 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cups cooked white beans, well drained 3...
Steamed Clams with Ham, Bell Pepper and Basil
Ingredients 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter 3/4 cup diced smoked ham 3/4 chopped red bell pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 18 1/2-inch thick baguette...
French Beans and Snap Peas with Shallot Mustard Saute Sauce
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound french green beans, cleaned and trimmed 1 pound fresh snap peas, cleaned Salt Freshly ground black pepper Shallot Mustard Saute...
Chicken Breasts with Ham and Cheese on Escarole
Ingredients 1 whole large boned chicken breasts (about 3/4) 2 slices mozzarella (about 2 ounces) 4 thin slices prosciutto or 2 slices cooked ham (about 2 ounces) 1 tablespoon all-purpose...
Rolled Mushroom Crepes with Parmesan
Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 12 ounces assorted wild mushrooms ( such as crimini, oyster and stemmed shiitake), sliced 1 large shallot, chopped 1/3 cup vegetable broth 2/3 cup whipping...
Radish, Mango and Apple Salad
Ingredients 10-15 radishes 1 eating apple, peeled cored and thinly sliced 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced 1 small ripe mango, peeled and cut into small chunks For the dressing 1/2...
Asian Vegetable Rolls with Soy-Lime Dipping Sauce
Ingredients 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon honey 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1/8 to 1/4...
Couscous Pilaf
Ingredients 1 leek, white part only, cleaned and sliced 4 tablespoons butter 2 cups chicken stock Salt and Pepper to taste 1 carrot, sliced 1 turnip, diced 1 sweet red...
Sweet and Sour Glazed Ham
Ingredients 2 cups apple jelly 2 tablespoons prepared mustard 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 (5-7 pound) smoked fully cooked ham half Whole cloves Fresh parsley springs...
Rice Pudding
Ingredients 6 cups milk 1 cup regular medium-grain rice 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Instructions Add...
Roast Leg of Lamb
Ingredients 2 teaspoons dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon pepper salt water 1 5-pound lamb leg whole 12 small potatoes, peeled 1/4 cup gin (optional) 1/2 cup red currant jelly 2 tablespoons...
Tropical Pork Chops
Ingredients 6 3/4- inch-thick boneless pork chops 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced 1 cup small cantaloupe balls 1/2 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce...
Stir-Fried Broccoli and Romaine
Ingredients 1 small bunch broccoli 1 medium-sized head romaine lettuce 4 slices bacon 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar Instructions Cut broccoli into 2” by 1/2” pieces....
Stir-Fried Vegetables with Shrimp
Ingredients 1/2 lb. Fresh Shrimp peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons dry sherry 10 snow peas 4 green onions 2 small, slender eggplant, about 1/4 lb. 1/4...
Greek Cheese and Potato Patties
Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds potatoes 4 ounces feta cheese 4 scallions, chopped 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 egg, beaten flour for dredging 3 tablespoons olive...
Warm Chicken Salad
Ingredients 1 small head red cabbage 3 large boneless chicken breasts Salad Oil Salt 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons milk 1 medium-sized zucchini, thinly sliced 1 small carrot, shredded 1/4...
Spicy Vegetable Salad
Ingredients 4 ripe, medium to large tomatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled if desired 2 tablespoons coarse salt 3 ears corn, husk removed, or one 10-ounce package frozen corn, thawed 1...
Baked Leeks with Cheese and Yogurt
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 8 small leeks, about 1 1/2 pounds 2 small eggs or 1 large one, beaten 5 ounces fresh goat cheese 1/3 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup...
Szechuan Eggplant
Ingredients 2 small eggplants 1 teaspoon salt 3 dried red chiles peanut oil, for frying 3-4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger root finely chopped 4 scallions,...
Chinese Cabbage Salad
Ingredients 1 napa or other Chinese cabbage (about 3 pounds) 1 tablespoon coarse salt, preferably sea salt 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 shallot, minced 2 small jalapeno chiles, seeded...
Stuffed Swiss Chard
Ingredients 1 bunch Swiss Chard 1 cup tomato sauce 1 cup dry white wine or chicken stock 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 1/2 cup chopped celery 8...
Baked Garlic
Ingredients Garlic Heads Butter Salt and freshly ground pepper Olive Oil Crusty French Bread Goat cheese Instructions Set the garlic heads in a baking dish, using 1 head per person,...
Braised Cardoons
Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds cardoons, trimmed 2 tablespoons olive oil About 2 ounces (1/3 cup) finely chopped fatty, firm, flavorful ham, such as proscuitto 1 medium onion, minced 1 pound...
Crunchy Cabbage Salad with Pesto Mayonnaise
Ingredients 1 small or 1/2 medium white cabbage 3-4 carrots, grated 4 scallions, finely sliced 1 - 1 1/2 ounces pine nuts 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mixed herbs; parsley basil...
Orange, Endive, and Walnut Salad
Ingredients 4 Belgian endives 1/2 cup walnut halves or pecans 1 navel orange 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or good quality white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons roasted walnut or roasted hazelnut...