French Onion Grilled Cheese

French Onion Grilled Cheese

French Onion Grilled Cheese

French Onion Grilled Cheese

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced 2 T white wine or balsamic vinegar Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3-4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 8 slices sourdough bread 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, plus more for serving 8 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded In a large skillet, heat the olive… Read More »

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced 2 T white wine or balsamic vinegar Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3-4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 8 slices sourdough bread 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, plus more for serving 8 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded In a large skillet, heat the olive… Read More »

German Potato Dumpling

German Potato Dumpling

German Potato Dumpling

German Potato Dumpling

1 c leftover mashed potatoes* 1 egg 1/2 t salt 1 c + 2 T cup potato starch I used leftover mashed potatoes; they will work in this recipe. Add the egg to the mashed potato, and mix to blend completely. Mix in 1 cup of the potato starch stirring gently until well blended. Add… Read More »

1 c leftover mashed potatoes* 1 egg 1/2 t salt 1 c + 2 T cup potato starch I used leftover mashed potatoes; they will work in this recipe. Add the egg to the mashed potato, and mix to blend completely. Mix in 1 cup of the potato starch stirring gently until well blended. Add… Read More »

Crispy Smashed Pumpkin

Crispy Smashed Pumpkin

Crispy Smashed Pumpkin

Crispy Smashed Pumpkin

Sugar Pumpkin Olive Oil Parmesan Cheese Pierce the pumpkin in a few places with a fork or a sharp knife. Microwave the sugar pumpkin for 3 minutes just long enough to soften. Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the seeds.* Cut the pumpkin into large chunks. Bring a stock pot ¾ full of water… Read More »

Sugar Pumpkin Olive Oil Parmesan Cheese Pierce the pumpkin in a few places with a fork or a sharp knife. Microwave the sugar pumpkin for 3 minutes just long enough to soften. Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the seeds.* Cut the pumpkin into large chunks. Bring a stock pot ¾ full of water… Read More »

Amish Apple Fritter Bread

Amish Apple Fritter Bread

Amish Apple Fritter Bread

Amish Apple Fritter Bread

Topping: 1/3 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Bread Batter: 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) softened 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup milk Apple Filling: 2 cups apples peeled, cored, and chopped 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon… Read More »

Topping: 1/3 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Bread Batter: 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) softened 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup milk Apple Filling: 2 cups apples peeled, cored, and chopped 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon… Read More »

Fall Roasted Vegetables

Fall Roasted Vegetables

Fall Roasted Vegetables

Fall Roasted Vegetables

Preheat the oven to 425 Broccoli, Green Beans, Potato, Carrots, Radishes, Onion (later in the season add some winter squash, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts) Cut all the vegetables into chunks.  Include the stems of the Broccoli. Place the vegetables into a bowl and drizzle with some olive oil.  Sprinkle with a little salt. Line a… Read More »

Preheat the oven to 425 Broccoli, Green Beans, Potato, Carrots, Radishes, Onion (later in the season add some winter squash, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts) Cut all the vegetables into chunks.  Include the stems of the Broccoli. Place the vegetables into a bowl and drizzle with some olive oil.  Sprinkle with a little salt. Line a… Read More »

Italian Flat Beans

Italian Green Beans

Italian Flat Beans

Italian Flat Beans

This recipe will work for all varieties of beans 1/2 lb. Italian green beans, washed trimmed and cut in half or thirds 1/2 large tomato chopped or 3/4 cup chopped cherry tomatoes 3 cloves of garlic minced 1/3 c chopped onion Olive oil Salt to taste Leaves from 2 stems of oregano, chopped About 10… Read More »

This recipe will work for all varieties of beans 1/2 lb. Italian green beans, washed trimmed and cut in half or thirds 1/2 large tomato chopped or 3/4 cup chopped cherry tomatoes 3 cloves of garlic minced 1/3 c chopped onion Olive oil Salt to taste Leaves from 2 stems of oregano, chopped About 10… Read More »

Summer Roasted Vegetables

Summer Roasted Vegetables

Summer Roasted Vegetables

Summer Roasted Vegetables

1 small – medium eggplant 3/4 of a large green pepper 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes 1 leek or 6 scallions sliced (tender white and light green)** 2 cloves of garlic chopped 1-2 ears of cooked corn cut from the cob Olive oil Kosher salt to taste Pre heat the oven to 425. Line a baking… Read More »

1 small – medium eggplant 3/4 of a large green pepper 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes 1 leek or 6 scallions sliced (tender white and light green)** 2 cloves of garlic chopped 1-2 ears of cooked corn cut from the cob Olive oil Kosher salt to taste Pre heat the oven to 425. Line a baking… Read More »

Summer Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken

Summer Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken

Summer Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken

Summer Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken

For the dressing: 1/4 c lemon juice 1-2 tablespoons fresh oregano chopped 3-4 cloves minced garlic 3/4 t kosher salt 3/4t black pepper 1/2 c olive oil 1/2 large onion sliced in half inch slices 1 medium zucchini cut in half lengthwise, half inch slice 1 large pepper half inch slices 1/2 pint cherry or… Read More »

For the dressing: 1/4 c lemon juice 1-2 tablespoons fresh oregano chopped 3-4 cloves minced garlic 3/4 t kosher salt 3/4t black pepper 1/2 c olive oil 1/2 large onion sliced in half inch slices 1 medium zucchini cut in half lengthwise, half inch slice 1 large pepper half inch slices 1/2 pint cherry or… Read More »

Corn and Potato Cakes

Corn and Potato Cakes

Corn and Potato Cakes

Corn and Potato Cakes

I prepared this recipe with leftovers and ingredients I had on hand. Measurements are not exact. 1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes 1 c prepared corn cut from the cob (have some extra for garnish later) 1/3 c chopped onion 1/3 c chopped green or red pepper  2 T olive oil as needed  2 T chopped… Read More »

I prepared this recipe with leftovers and ingredients I had on hand. Measurements are not exact. 1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes 1 c prepared corn cut from the cob (have some extra for garnish later) 1/3 c chopped onion 1/3 c chopped green or red pepper  2 T olive oil as needed  2 T chopped… Read More »

Peach Cobbler Pancakes

Peach Cobbler Pancakes

Peach Cobbler Pancakes

Peach Cobbler Pancakes

To make preparation a little easier in the morning, mix together the dry ingredients in a plastic container the day before. 3 ripe peaches cut into about 10 thin slices each 6 T packed light brown sugar 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup corn starch 1/4 cup powdered sugar 2 t baking powder 1/2… Read More »

To make preparation a little easier in the morning, mix together the dry ingredients in a plastic container the day before. 3 ripe peaches cut into about 10 thin slices each 6 T packed light brown sugar 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup corn starch 1/4 cup powdered sugar 2 t baking powder 1/2… Read More »

Roasted Beet and Peach Salad

Alstede Fresh Peaches

Roasted Beet and Peach Salad

Roasted Beet and Peach Salad

3 cups small beets roasted, quartered, and sliced 2 peaches pitted and sliced 5 ounces mixed salad greens 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2-3 tablespoons walnut oil or olive oil 1 teaspoon stone ground mustard 1-2 teaspoons honey 1/3 cup to 1/2 c crumbled gorgonzola, blue, goat, or feta, cheese Kosher salt to taste 1/4 – 1/2 cup walnuts roasted and roughly chopped Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Wash… Read More »

3 cups small beets roasted, quartered, and sliced 2 peaches pitted and sliced 5 ounces mixed salad greens 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2-3 tablespoons walnut oil or olive oil 1 teaspoon stone ground mustard 1-2 teaspoons honey 1/3 cup to 1/2 c crumbled gorgonzola, blue, goat, or feta, cheese Kosher salt to taste 1/4 – 1/2 cup walnuts roasted and roughly chopped Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Wash… Read More »

Deconstructed Peach Dumpling

Deconstructed Peach Dumpling

Deconstructed Peach Dumpling

Deconstructed Peach Dumpling

Preheat the oven to 400. Cut the crust into 8 circles that are a little larger than the peaches. Using a fork, bake on a parchment lined pan for 6-8 minutes. Or until golden brown. For the filling: 1/2 c almonds 1 T almond or oat flour 2 T unsalted butter 2 T brown sugar… Read More »

Preheat the oven to 400. Cut the crust into 8 circles that are a little larger than the peaches. Using a fork, bake on a parchment lined pan for 6-8 minutes. Or until golden brown. For the filling: 1/2 c almonds 1 T almond or oat flour 2 T unsalted butter 2 T brown sugar… Read More »