Golden beets have a mellow flavor that pairs well with tangy cheese, and rich, toasted walnuts. Ingredients 1 pound golden beets 1 cup walnuts ¾ cup olive oil ½ cup champagne vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Salt and white pepper, to taste 1 small head Boston lettuce 1 small bunch Frisee lettuce…
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French Onion Soup
Use mushroom stock in this French Onion Soup for a hearty vegetarian meal with earthy undertones. Add a fresh green salad and a crisp glass of Sancerre… you’re good to go! Ingredients: 6 large onions (3 red, 3 yellow) 3 tablespoons butter Salt and pepper, to taste 2 teaspoons dried parsley 1 teaspoon dried basil…
Apfelkuchen
An old family favorite – Apfelkuchen! This cake employs a simple baking powder mix, reminiscent of biscuit dough, that creates a perfect base to showcase the fruit’s natural flavors. Sprinkled with sugary spice and cooked in a hot oven, it’s a real old-fashioned treat. Ingredients 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt…
Blueberry Scones
There’s nothing that says summer like luscious, ripe blueberries. Their sweet-tart flavor reminds me of July picnics and swimming at the lake. How about wrapping some up in sweet, flaky scone batter and baking them in a hot oven until the berries burst open and the tops turn golden brown? Serve them warm, and the…
Tropical Sweet Orange Cups
Make this recipe using sweet, seedless navel oranges. Delicious and readily available (with a peak growing season of January through March), their thick, vibrant skins make a beautiful presentation and perfect single serving-sized bowl. Ingredients 1 navel orange 3 tablespoons fresh pineapple*, chopped fine 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut 2 tablespoons non-fat vanilla yogurt 3…
St. Patrick’s Day Soda Bread
Baking soda, known as bread soda in Ireland, gives quick breads their rising power when mixed with an acid such as sour milk or vinegar. This down and dirty alternative to yeast allows you to mix up, bake and enjoy a piping hot, homemade loaf of soda bread in less than one hour. Ingredients 2¼…
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