Crock Pot Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
2 cups carrots, diced 2 cups sweet onion, diced 2 TBS extra-virgin olive oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 3 (28 oz.) cans Muir Glen Organic whole peeled tomatoes 1 (32...
Proscuitto Bites
1 lb. pizza dough, spread out with a floured rolling pin 8 oz. sliced prosciutto, cut in half widthwise 2 TBS extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup grated parmigiano cheese...
Crown Roast of Pork
FOR THE PORK: 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 bunch fresh rosemary, finely chopped 1 bunch fresh sage, finely chopped 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil...
Beef Stew
3 TBS olive oil, divided 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 lb. boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tsp. salt, divided 5 cups onion (about 3), chopped 1 TBS...
Frittata with Smoked Gouda and Winter Greens
12 large eggs 1/2 cup milk Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/4 (about 4 1/2 oz.) shredded smoked gouda cheese 2 TBS extra-virgin olive oil 6 oz....
Chicken with Almond, Quinoa and Snap Pea with Bell Pepper Sauté
1 1/2 cups water 1 cup quinoa, uncooked 1/2 tsp. salt, divided 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/4 cup green onions, chopped 3 TBS white wine vinegar, divided...
Glazed Butternut Squash
3 lbs. butternut squash, cubed 1/2 cup Delicious Orchards apple cider 1/4 cup water 2 TBS butter 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup...
Roasted Vegetable Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
1 lb. parsnips, peeled and cut lengthwise 1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut lengthwise 1 lb. small golden beets, peeled and coarsely chopped 10-12 garlic cloves 1 cup frozen pearl...
Thanksgiving Stuffing
(Makes 8 servings or enough to fill a 12 lb. turkey) 8 TBS (1 stick) unsalted butter 2 medium onions, diced (about 3 cups) 6 stalks celery with leaves, diced...
Spaghetti Squash with Brussels Sprouts and Chickpeas
1 spaghetti squash 1 lb. brussels sprouts 1 large onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cup vegetable broth, divided 15 oz. chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 tsp. dried...
Pumpkin Dip
6 oz. cream cheese, (or reduced fat) at room temperature 1/3 cup Greek yogurt (or reduced fat) 15 oz. pumpkin, no sugar added 2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. allspice...
Apple Oatmeal Bars
Apple Filling: 2 cups apples, cored, peeled and chopped 2 TBS butter 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 TBS flour 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 2 TBS water 1/4 tsp....
Apple Coffee Cake
FOR THE CAKE: 2 cups Bisquick 2/3 cups milk or water 3 TBS sugar 1 egg 2 cups apples, peeled, cored and sliced thin 2 TBS chopped nuts (optional) FOR...
Pork Chops with Apple Chutney Using a Slow Cooker
4 center-cut bone-in pork chops 1-inch thick (about 2 lbs.), trimmed 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 4 TBS packed brown sugar 2 TBS Delicious Orchards Apple Cider...
Apple Pie Overnight French Toast Bake
6 TBS. butter 8 cups granny smith apples (about 6), peeled, pitted and sliced about 1/4 inch thick 2/3 cup brown sugar 3 TBS water 1 1/4 TBS cinnamon 1...
Caramel Apple Scones
2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 7 TBS cold butter, slice into one-inch thick pieces 1 1/2 cup apples, peeled and...
Apple Muffins
1/2 cup sugar 3 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 cup Delicious Orchards Apple Cider 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1 tsp. ground cinnamon...
Shrimp Tacos with Corn Salsa
1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears) 1 tsp. olive oil 2 TBS chopped green onions 2 TBS chopped fresh cilantro 3 TBS fresh lime juice, divided 1/4 tsp....
Delicious Steak Sandwiches
3 TBS red wine vinegar, divided 4 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 TBS minced garlic 1 tsp. dried oregano 12 oz. flank steak, trimmed 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided 3/8...
Summer Squash Salad with Swordfish and Feta
8 oz. uncooked penne pasta 3 TBS extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 (10 oz.) swordfish cake 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided 3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 medium...
Watermelon with Granita
1 cup water 3/4cup sugar 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/3 cup packed mint leaves 1/3 cup packed cilantro leaves 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper 1 TBS...
Bulgur Summer Side Dishes
WITH PEACHES AND MINT 2 cups water 1 cup uncooked bulgur 2 TBS champagne vinegar (or white wine vinegar and the juice of a lemon or orange) 2 TBS extra-virgin...
Tomato Ricotta Tart
CRUST 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 TBS pine (pignoli) nuts, toasted and coarsely chopped or 2 TBS sunflower seeds, toasted 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. baking powder...
Peachy Shortcakes
1/2 cup almond flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1/8 tsp. salt 1/4 cup chilled butter 1/4 cup buttermilk 2 TBS vegetable oil...
Shrimp, Chorizo and Corn Salad
12 oz. large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cups fresh corn kernels, about 2 ears 1/3 cup chopped green onions 1 1/2 TBS Sriracha sauce or any hot chile sauce...
Chicken Alfredo with Arugula and Tomato Salad
1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 5/8 tsp. kosher salt, divided 1/2 tsp. black pepper, divided Cooking spray 6 oz. uncooked pappardelle pasta 2 medium zucchini 2 medium yellow...
Cauliflower Cakes with Spinach Salad
CAULIFLOWER CAKES: 12 oz. cauliflower florets 1 large baking potato, peeled and cut into 4 pieces 2 large shallots, halved 1 1/2 TBS extra-virgin olive oil 2 oz. (about 1/2...
Summer Pasta Salads
Toss 3 cups of any type of cooked, chilled pasta drizzled with olive oil and, then, add any one of the following combinations. For an easy summer entrée, add chicken,...
Steak Salad
Dressing: 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes) 1 1/2 TBS brown sugar 1 TBS grated and peeled fresh ginger 1 TBS fish sauce 1 to 2 tsp. chile...
Asparagus Salad with Poached Eggs and Tapenade Toast
1 1/2 lb. asparagus spears, trimmed 1/2 tsp. grated orange rind 3 TBS fresh orange juice, divided 2 1/2 TBS olive oil, divided 4 tsp. white wine vinegar, divided 1...
Flounder with Quinoa
1/3 cup uncooked quinoa 1/2 cup hot water 1/4 cup cornmeal 4 (6 oz.) flounder fillets 1/2 tsp. salt, divided 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided 2 1/2 TBS...
Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Quinoa Salad
1/4 cup fresh lime juice, divided 10 tsp. olive oil, divided 2 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. ground cumin, divided 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp. hot pepper...
Rosemary Chicken Kabobs
1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup ranch dressing 3 TBS Worcestershire sauce 1 TBS fresh rosemary, minced 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. lemon juice, fresh squeezed 1 tsp. white vinegar...
Seared Salmon with Sugar Snap Fennel Slaw
1/4 cup lemon juice 3 TBS extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 TBS shallot, minced 1/2 tsp. light brown sugar 3/4 tsp. salt, divided 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided...
Chimichurri Mac and Cheese
8 oz. uncooked ziti rigate 1 1/4 cups milk 1 cup unsalted chicken stock 3 TBS all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. salt 3 oz. extra sharp cheddar cheese 3 oz. of...
Dessert Shell Fillings
Berry Filling This filling can be made in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container. 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 6 Delicious...
Sponge Cake with Berries
1/2 cup reduced-fat milk 4 TBS unsalted butter, plus more for pans 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 3 large eggs (room temperature) 1/4 tsp. salt 1...
Salted Caramel Cheesecakes
30 vanilla wafers 2 TBS canola oil Cooking spray 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt 12 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract...
Blackout Cake
Cake 1⁄2 cup unsweetened Droste cocoa powder 2 TBS boiling water 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped 3⁄4 cup milk 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, slightly softened 2 cups sugar...
Stuffed Artichokes
4 fresh artichokes 3 cups breadcrumbs (either Italian or plain and seasoned to your liking) 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup chopped fresh garlic (use more or less to...
Lamb Oreganata
Marinade rack for at least 45 minutes or overnight. Then, preheat oven to 450 degrees and move oven rack to the center position. Bloody rare: 115 to 125 degrees; rare:...
Chocolate-Filled Almond Cake
Cooking spray 3 eggs, separated 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. almond extract 1/8 tsp. salt 1/2 cup sifted flour Chocolate Almond Filing (recipe below) 2 TBS...
Corned Beef & Cabbage
FOR THE PASTE: Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 TBS sugar 3 dried bay leaves 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 tsp. ground coriander 2 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 tsp....
Pork Chops with Tangy Red Currant Sauce
Cooking spray 1/2 cup white onion, diced 3 TBS fresh garlic, minced and divided 1/3 cup red wine or unsalted chicken stock 2 TBS sugar 2 TBS red currant jelly,...
French Beans Nicoise
1 lb. green beans, trimmed 2 TBS olive oil 1 tsp. garlic, chopped 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped 3/4 cup fresh tomatoes, diced 2 TBS toasted pine nuts 1...
Snickerdoodle Cookies
2 1/4 cups flour 2 tsp. cream of tartar 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, plus 1 tsp. for rolling 1/2 tsp. allspice 1/4...
Oven-Fried Flounder with Cheesy Polenta & Warm Spinach Salad
2-2/3 cups unsalted chicken stock 1/2 tsp. dry mustard 2/3 cup dry polenta 1 oz. fresh Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup) 2 TBS chopped fresh oregano 1/2 tsp. salt,...
Barley Risotto with Mushrooms
1 TBS extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups (about 2 large) leeks, thinly sliced 8 oz. oyster mushrooms, sliced 8 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced 5 oz. shitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced...
Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket
FOR THE BARBECUE SAUCE: 1 1/2 cups ketchup 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped 3 TBS cider vinegar 3 TBS Worcestershire sauce...
Beef Pastries
1 cream cheese (8 oz.), softened 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened 2 eggs 1/2 lb. ground beef 1 medium onion, diced 1/4 cup...
Sweet & Tangy Short Ribs
2 TBS canola oil, divided 8 (6 oz.) bone-in beef short ribs, trimmed 3/4 cup unsalted beef stock 1/3 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 TBS grated...
Cauliflower and Fennel with Dijon-Cider Vinaigrette
6 cups (about 1 head) of cauliflower florets 1 cup sliced fennel 1/4 cup olive oil 1 TBS chopped fresh fennel fronds 2 TBS cider vinegar 2 tsp. Dijon mustard...