Spinach Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients 3 lbs of potatoes 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 1/4 cup shallots, minced 4 packed cups of spinach, roughly chopped 1/4 cup sour cream 1/2 – 1 cups half...
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Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients Vegetables 1 sm. eggplant, sliced and quartered 1 zucchini, halved and sliced 1 yellow squash, halved and sliced 1 orange bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch squares 1 red bell...
Creamy Potato & Sausage Soup
Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 6 sausages any flavor 1 onion chopped 2 stalks celery sliced 2 carrots sliced 2 cloves garlic ½ tsp dried thyme 3 tbsp all-purpose flour...
Hasselback Potatoes
Ingredients 4 medium/large Yukon gold potatoes 4 Tbsp butter, melted 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dried parsley Salt & pepper Sliced chives (for serving) Grated parmesan cheese (for serving)...
Sausage & Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients 30 large mushrooms, stems removed 1 lb. bulk Italian sausage 1 Tbsp. butter 1 onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided 2/3 cup plain...
Roasted Artichokes with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
Ingredients Artichokes 4 globe artichokes, about 8 ounces each 8 cups water 1 lemon 2 Tbsp olive oil ¾ tsp salt Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce 6 tablespoons butter 2 Tbsp...
Pearl Couscous Salad
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 small shallot, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons) 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1...
New Years Hoppin’ John
Ingredients 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 12 oz smoked Andouille sausage (4 oz.) smoked bacon, diced ½ cup celery, diced 1 small onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 3 cloves...
Ambrosia Fruit Salad
Ingredients 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar ½ tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut, toasted 11 ounce can mandarin oranges...
Braised Kale with Bacon & Tomato
Ingredients 8 ounces thick-cut bacon (about 5 slices), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 2 pounds kale (about 4 small bunches) 1 1/2 medium yellow onions, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced...
Spicy Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash
Ingredients 1 lb. brussels sprouts 4 cups cubed butternut squash 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp garlic syrup ½ tsp cayenne pepper ½ cup toasted pecan...
Fried Horseradish Pickles
Ingredients Vegetable oil for frying 1 cup (125 g) all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 cup (118...
Harvest Cranberry Deviled Eggs
Ingredients 12 large eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1/2 Tbsp D.O. apple cider 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh chives (chop extra for...
Harvest Thanksgiving Salad
Ingredients 1 large acorn squash 2 cups sweet corn (fresh or frozen), cooked/thawed 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 small bunch kale, chopped fine ¼ cup...
Sweet Potato & Apple Soup
Ingredients 5 lbs sweet potato peeled and cubed 4 apple any variety (recommend gala) 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 shallot (1 large or 2 small) chopped 1 tsp chopped garlic...
Fall Fruit Salad
Ingredients Dressing 1 orange 3 tablespoons maple syrup ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ cup D.O. Apple Cider Fruit salad 16 ounces red seedless grapes 12 ounces blackberries 1 cup chopped...
Burnt Ends
Ingredients 3lb Pork Belly cut into 1” cubes Dry Rub 1/2 cup Braswell Prok Rub 1/2 cup brown sugar (Mixed together) BBQ Sauce 1 bottle Braswell Apple Cinnamon BBQ Sauce...
Cream Cheese Apple Dip
Ingredients 1 cup cream cheese ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup apple cider 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ tsp apple pie spice Sliced apples for serving...
Apple Quinoa Salad
Ingredients For the maple mustard dressing: 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, minced Kosher salt...
Grilled Eggplant Salad
Ingredients 1 large eggplant (or about 3 lbs.) Salt 1 teaspoon za'atar 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 4oz jar diced pimentos 3/4 cup pickled onions 1/8 cup fresh mint,...
Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
Ingredients 15 zucchini flowers For filling: 1 cup ricotta 1/3 cup parmesan 2 Tbsp fresh chopped basil Batter: (Dry) 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup cup parmesan 1 tsp...
Loaded Sweet Potato Skins
Ingredients 4 Medium Sweet Potatoes 2 Tbsps Olive Oil 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese 2 Tbsps Chives Sour Cream for serving (optional)...
Summer Chickpea Blueberry Salad
Ingredients For the Tahini Maple Dressing – Servings: 1-2 4 tbsp tahini (60 g) 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice 3 tbsp as water, plus more as needed 2 tbsp maple...
Roasted Clams Oreganata with Lemony Panko
Ingredients 3/4 c. panko 4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 4 cloves garlic, finely grated and divided Kosher salt 1/2 c. dry white wine 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes 3 dozen...
Thai Salad
Ingredients 4 cups finely shredded Savoy cabbage 3 cups finely shredded red cabbage 1 cup shredded carrot 1/2 cup julienned yellow bell pepper 1/2 cup fine slivers of red onion...
Greek Hummus Dip with Mediterranean Pico
Ingredients Hummus 2 cans (15oz each) of chickpeas 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup tahini 1 Tbsp minced garlic 3 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground...
Garlic-Herb Potato Salad
Ingredients 3 lbs small red potatoes, scrubbed and rinsed Salt 1/2 cup olive oil 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp mustard - spicy brown...
Zucchini and Summer Squash Tomato Bake
Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. zucchini (about 3 medium), chopped 1 1/2 summer squash 2 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved 1 Tbsp garlic, minced 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp Italian seasoning...
Mexican Coleslaw
Ingredients 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup sour cream 1 tsp honey 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1 14 oz. package of coleslaw mix 1/2 red bell pepper finely diced...
Fried Ravioli
Ingredients Antonio’s large round cheese ravioli, frozen 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup milk, room temperature 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup Italian bread crumbs 1/2 cup parmesan cheese,...
Olive Bruschetta
Ingredients 3/4 cup Kalamata Olives 2 Tbsp. diced Roasted Red Peppers 1 Tbsp. minced shallot 1 1/2 tsp capers 1 clove garlic minced 1 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar 1 tsp...
Air Fryer Scotch Eggs
Ingredients: 6 eggs, hard boiled 1 1/2 lb bulk (ground) pork sausage 2 eggs (for dredge) 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1 Tbsp dried parsley 1 tsp black pepper cooking...
Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients 4 bell peppers any color (except green) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound lean ground beef 1/2 cup diced yellow onion 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin...
Fried Green Beans
Ingredients 1-pound fresh green beans 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 large egg 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 2 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp dried parsley 1 tsp garlic powder 1...
Grilled Shrimp Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Ingredients Shrimp 1 lb. Shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 Tbsp chopped Parsley 1 Tbsp Lemon Zest 3 Tbsp Olive Oil 1/2 tsp salt Salad 2 Romaine hearts, chopped 2 Bell...
Spinach Dip
Ingredients 2 cups light sour cream 1 cup light mayonnaise 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (if you are using table salt, start with half) 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1...
Everything Bagel Salmon Cheese Ball
Ingredients 1/2 cup cream cheese 4 ounces goat cheese 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 4 ounces smoked salmon 1 Tablespoon chives minced...
Jalapeno Poppers
Ingredients 12 jalapenos 8 oz cream cheese, room temp 1 garlic clove, minced ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground white pepper 3 Tbsp green onion, chopped 1 cup shredded mild...
Coconut Shrimp
Ingredients 1 lb. raw 16/20 count shrimp, deveined, shelled, tail left on 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon cool water 3/4 cup unseasoned Panko breadcrumbs 3/4 cup...
Garlic Herb Cheese Log
Ingredients 1 (11 oz.) soft fresh goat cheese log 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives (1 1/2 teaspoon dried) 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley (1 1/2 teaspoons...
Potato and Parsnip Latkes
Ingredients 2 large eggs, whisked Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/4 lb. russet potatoes, peeled 3/4 lb. parsnips, peeled 1 large onion ¼ tsp garlic powder 1/2...
Sweet Potato Bites
Ingredients 2 Tbsp butter, melted ½ tsp salt ½ tsp dried cloves ½ tsp ground cinnamon 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1” cubes 1 lb. bacon strips,...
Pickled Eggs and Beets
Ingredients 3 medium beets 8 eggs ½ tsp salt ½ tsp cinnamon ½ cup sugar ½ cup white vinegar ¾ cup of water Instructions Preheat oven to 350°. Wash beets,...
Simple Kale and Squash Quinoa Patties
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon of garlic (minced) 2 tablespoons diced red onion 1 cup chopped kale 2 large eggs 1/4 cup cooked mashed butternut squash or mashed sweet potato 1 cup cooked quinoa...
Crispy Cajun Oven-Roasted Okra Fries With Lemon-Garlic Aioli
Ingredients: For the Okra 15 ounces fresh okra, remove the tops and slice lengthwise 2 Tbsp avocado oil ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, or more to taste ½ tsp sweet paprika...
Pumpkin Butter
3 1/2 cups homemade pumpkin puree (or 1 (29 ounce) can (not pumpkin pie filling)) 1 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup Delicious Orchards Apple Cider 1/4 Maple Syrup 2...
Spinach and Peach Salad
4 Cups Baby Spinach 2 Large Peaches, sliced 1 Avocado, diced 1/2 small red onion, sliced thin 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbles Dressing 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 Tablespoons extra...
Heirloom Tomato Flatbread
1 Delicious Orchards Pizza Dough 1 1/2 containers of heirloom grape tomatoes – sliced 2 tsp oil 2 tsp fresh chopped Garlic 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp fresh chopped...
Spicy Garlic Wings
Marinate for Chicken Wings 2 lbs chicken wings 1/4 cayenne pepper powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp brown sugar 1 TBS baking powder 1 TBS...
Honey Ricotta Peach Crostini
16 baguette slices 2 TBS olive oil 4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto 1 cup whole milk ricotta 1 TBS honey 2 large peaches, thinly sliced 1/4 cup balsamic glaze 1/4...
Irish Pasties
1/2 lb corned beef, diced 1 onion, diced small 2 cups cabbage, chopped into small pieces 4 red potatoes 2 scallions, sliced finely 2 TBS butter 2 tsp prepared brown...
Greek Orzo Stuffed Red Peppers with Tomatoes
3 red bell peppers, seeded and halved 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 TBS extra-virgin olive oil 3 sprigs of fresh oregano Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup of...
Steak Bites
Cajun Seasoning 1 TBS paprika 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. chili powder 3/4 tsp. dried thyme 1/2 tsp. dried oregano...
Sriracha Roasted Cauliflower
1 head (about 6 cups) of cauliflower, cut into florets 1 TBS oil 2 TBS maple syrup 2 TBS sriracha sauce (or any chili sauce you prefer) 1 TBS soy...
Crispy Buffalo Shrimp
1 lb. shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed 3 TBS olive oil 1 cup flour 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. garlic powder...
Greek Meatball Appetizers
2 pounds ground lamb 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs 8 ounces frozen spinach (thawed and squeeze dried) 2 tsp fresh lemon zest 2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese...
Fig & Brie Torte
1 Wheel of Brie Cheese 1 Jar of Dalmatia Fig Spread 1 cup of walnuts, chopped 2 shelled walnuts for garnishing Place Brie in the refrigerator for about 2 hours...
Italian Calzone
1 Delicious Orchards frozen pizza dough 1 cup cheese, mozzarella 1/8 lb. salame 1/4 lb. ham 1/8 lb. pepperoni 3 TBS melted butter 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 3 TBS dried...
Tropical Shrimp & Scallop Ceviche
1/2 lb. medium shrimp 1/2 lb. Bay scallops Juice of 2 limes and 2 lemons 3/4 cup cilantro, chopped 2/3 cup fresh pineapple, chopped small 2/3 cup fresh mango, chopped...
Clams Casino
2 TBS olive oil 2 oz. sliced Applewood Smoked Bacon, finely chopped 1 cup red bell pepper, finely diced 1/3 cup shallots, chopped 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1/4 tsp....
Blueberry Pineapple Fruit Salsa
2 cups fresh blueberries 2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 1/4 cup yellow pepper, chopped 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped 1/4 to...
Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup
3/4 cup raw cashews, soaked 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, diced 2 stalks celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, minced 16 oz. broccoli (about...
Goat Cheese Pistachio Coated Strawberries
1 lb. log of plain soft goat cheese Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 tsp. honey 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves 1 pint strawberries, washed, dried, stems removed and halved...
Baby Bella Mushrooms Stuffed with Venison Sausage
1/2 lb. D’Artagnan Venison Pork & Cherry Sausage with casing removed, cooked and crumbled 8 oz. baby portobello mushrooms 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 3 oz. Fontina cheese, shredded Salt...
Mini Heart Pizzas
2 TBS olive oil 1 bag of Delicious Orchards pizza dough 1 cup pizza sauce 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella Pepperoni Fresh basil, thinly sliced Italian seasoning 2 heart shaped...
Philly Cheesesteak Potato Skins
6 Yukon Gold potatoes, washed, baked, halved and scooped to create 12 potato skin shells 1 TBS olive oil 1/2 cup yellow onion, thinly sliced 1/2 green bell pepper, thinly...
Christmas Tree Spinach Breadsticks
12 oz. frozen spinach, chopped, thawed and squeezed of water 6 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/4 tsp. white pepper...
Crab & Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
24 button mushrooms, medium to large 1/2 cup red bell pepper, minced 1/4 cup shallot, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 TBS butter 2 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning 1/2 tsp....
Cranberry Pecan Cream Cheese Ball
8 oz. whipped cream cheese 8 oz. La Bonne Vie Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 2 TBS honey plus extra for garnish 1 cup pecan nuts, chopped 1...
Scallops Wrapped in Bacon with Chili Butter
2 lb. large scallops 1/2 lb. bacon cut into thirds or halves 1 stick butter 2 tsp. Chili powder Dash of Cayenne pepper Dash of Smoked Paprika Wrap bacon pieces...
Greek Salad Pinwheels
8 oz. feta cheese 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 2 tsp. red wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp. dried oregano 3/4 cup...
Deviled Eggs (2 Variations)
SRIRACHA LIME DEVILED EGGS 12 hard boiled or steamed eggs 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 TBS Dijon mustard 2 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 tsp. Sriracha sauce 1/4 tsp. celery...
Pickle & Horseradish Dip
8 oz. Esh Foods Cucumber Dill Cream Cheese, softened 16 oz. sour cream 2 cups Boar’s Head Horseradish Bread & Butter Pickles 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1 TBS Spice Hunter...
Blueberry & Red Bell Pepper Salsa
4 cups fresh blueberries 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 2 jalapeños, minced 1/2 red onion, minced 2 red bell peppers, diced 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/2 lime, juiced...
Baked Salmon Balls with Sriracha Lemon Aioli
For the salmon cakes: 2 lb. salmon fillet 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 large onion, diced and sauteed 2/3 cup Ritz crackers crumbled 1/2 cup fresh...
Spicy Honey Chipotle BBQ Sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced 1 TBS olive oil 2 cups ketchup 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup honey 4 TBS apple cider vinegar 3 TBS molasses 3 tsp. Worcestershire sauce...
Baba Ganoush (Roasted Eggplant Hummus)
2 medium eggplants (about 3 lbs.) 1 can of chick peas (about 15 oz.) 1/3 cup tahini 1/3 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice 2 TBS garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. ground cumin...
Beef Sliders
8 TBS (1 stick) butter, divided 2 large sweet onions, sliced 2 lb. ground beef 2 TBS beef base (such as Better Than Bouillon), divided Kosher salt and black pepper,...
Sweet & Spicy Cranberry Apple Cocktail Meatballs
For the meatballs: 2 lbs. ground chuck 1 cup bread crumbs 2 large eggs, slightly beaten 2 TBS chili sauce 2 TBS worcestershire sauce 2 TBS minced onion (optional) 1/2...
Spicy Crab Dip
1 1/2 lbs. jumbo lump crabmeat, free of shells 2 (8 oz.) packages of cream cheese 1 cup mayonnaise 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup red bell pepper (minced)...
Herbed Tomato Galette with Parmesan Crust
For the pastry: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for rolling out pastry 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese,...
Piña Colada Salsa
1 whole pineapple 2 cups pineapple, diced 1 cup orange peppers, diced 1 cup plum tomatoes, diced 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped 1/3 cup onion, minced Salt & white pepper, to...
Zesty Refried Bean Cheese Dip
1 lb. ground beef, cooked 1 - 15 oz. can of refried black beans 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature 1 packet Casa Fiesta taco seasoning 1 jar of Amy’s...
Irish Potato Bites
20 small red potatoes 1/2 cup corned beef, chopped 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1 tbsp. butter, melted 1/3 cup carrots, shredded salt sour cream (optional) Fill a large pot...
White Bean Hummus with White Truffle Oil
4 cups canned Cannellini beans 6 cloves of roasted garlic 2 tbsp. of tahini Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/4 tsp. paprika 3 tbsp. white truffle oil 1/4 cup finely chopped...
Apricot & Jalapeño Pine Cone Cheese Ball
1 lb. cream cheese, room temperature 2 cups crumbled Goat cheese 1/2 cup (about 10) dried apricots, chopped 2 tsp. jalapeño pepper, minced 1/2 cup Muirhead Apricot Jalapeño Jam 1/2...
Field Grown Arugula & Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
2 TBS butter 1/2 cup scallions, chopped 1 tsp. garlic, minced 1/4 cup white wine 4 oz. pancetta, chopped 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs 16 oz. mushrooms (Baby Bella/Cremini) 4...
Tropical Guacamole
6 medium ripe avocados, peeled 1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple 1/2 cup mango, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup peach, peeled and chopped 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2 jalapeño peppers,...
Fruit Salsa with Tortilla Chips
2 cups strawberries, diced 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced 2 kiwi, peeled and diced 1 mango, peeled and diced 1 small Jalapeño, seeded and minced 5 TBS Muirhead...
Chicken Braid
1 cup broccoli florets, chopped 2 cups Delicious Orchards rotisserie chicken, chopped 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 1 cup Cabot sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp. fresh dill, chopped 1...
Stuffed Rye Bread
1 package (16 oz.) Boars Head Sauerkraut, drained 1 Delicious Orchards Rye Bread 1/2 lb. Boar’s Head corned beef or pastrami, shaved 1/2 lb. Boar’s Head domestic Swiss cheese, thinly...
Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
FOR THE DRESSING: 1 cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise 1/2 cup Cabot sour cream 1/4 cup Bella Famiglia red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp. Lea & Perrin’s Worcestershire sauce 1/8 tsp. white pepper...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Heirloom Tomato and Eggplant Terrine
4 medium heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices 1 cup water 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 medium leek, chopped 1 medium tomato, quartered 3/4 tsp. salt, divided 1/2...
Tomato and Feta Toasts
3 TBS extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. fresh thyme, finely chopped 1 tsp. lemon rind, finely grated 3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp. dried oregano 12 large basil...
Pimiento Cheese Stuffed Squash Blossoms
1/4 cup pimiento, diced 1/2 cup fat-free cream cheese, softened 3 TBS green onions, minced 1 TBS mayonnaise 1/2 tsp. hot sauce Dash of ground red pepper flakes 2 1/2...
Crisp Cauliflower Fritters
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets, steamed 1/2 cup onion, chopped 2 TBS flour 2 tsp. fresh garlic, minced 5/8 tsp. kosher salt, divided 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp....
Hot Crab Dip
Ingredients 19 oz. cream cheese 1 large can crabmeat, drained 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire...
Creamy Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Cups
Ingredients 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped shallots (about 2 large) 2 TBS chopped fresh sage 3/8 tsp. kosher salt, divided 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper...
Poached Apples with Cloves, Mint and Basil
Ingredients 4 large green apples, peeled, cored and cut into quarters 2 1/2 cups water 2 TBS fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/2 cup sugar 4 whole cloves 4 sprigs fresh...
Peach Salsa
Ingredients 2 ripe peaches, pitted and chopped (you may use any yellow/orange fruit such as, mangoes, pineapple, papaya) 1 small red bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced 1 small red...
Chipotle-Cheddar Broiled Avocado Halves
Ingredients 2 ripe but firm avocados, halved and pitted, skin left on 1/4 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese 1 small chipotle chile in adobo, minced (about 1 tsp), or to...
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Ingredients 3 cups honey 1/2 cup coarse ground mustard 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1 TBS grated fresh ginger 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 2 1/2 lbs. smoked bacon slices, each cut...
Eggplant Caponadina
Ingredients 4 eggplant, diced w/skin on 1 large onion, diced 8-12 green pitted olives, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 1/2 tsp. capers 1 1/2 oz. white vinegar 1 TBS...
Great Guacamole
Ingredients 1 medium avocado, peeled and mashed 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped tomato 1 TBS fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. hot sauce 2 cloves...
Cheese Puffs
Ingredients 8 ounces goat cheese 1 lb. feta cheese, crumbled 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced 4 eggs Black pepper to taste Phyllo dough (Pillsbury crescent dough may be substituted) Instructions...
Jalapeño Wrappers
Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese 2 whole jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped 1 bag of fresh spinach, steamed, chopped and squeeze any excess water (frozen may be substituted, thawed...
Cocktail Meatballs
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 pound bulk pork or italian sausage 1 cup cracker crumbs 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup...
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...
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...
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...
Traditional Swiss Fondue
Ingredients 1 fresh clove garlic 2 cups dry white wine 1 pound natural Gruyere or Swiss Emmentaler; or a combination of the of the two, shredded (4 cups) 1 1/2...
Apple Cheese Bake
Ingredients Vegetable Cooking spray 1/3 cup honey 1 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 8 cooking apples, unpeeled, cored,...