Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

admin November 20, 2011

Spinach stuffing is one of my favorites. Fresh spinach should be available at the market for a while. Sometimes the day after or the weekend after Thanksgiving I like to prepare something really different. This is a great recipe that will work throughout the holiday season. 1 (2 1/2- pound) beef tenderloin 1/4 cup extra-virgin… Read More »

Apple Coffee Cake With Crumble Topping

admin September 23, 2011

1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 cups peeled cored and chopped apples (Ida Red will work well here for a… Read More »

Apple Pecan Cake

admin September 11, 2011

1 ½ medium apples peeled, cored and Cut into ½ “ dice 1 c sugar Mix together: Add ¼ c of melted butter ¼ c vegetable oil 1 beaten egg Blend well Measure into a separate bowl: 1 1/4 c flour 1 t baking soda 1 t cinnamon 1 t allspice ½ t salt Preheat… Read More »

Apple Crumble Muffins

admin September 4, 2011

2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cups chopped apples 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon butter Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a… Read More »

Vegetable Crepes

admin August 28, 2011

This is a great recipe that I can remember preparing many years ago. I lost the recipe and found it again in a cookbook I picked up last week on vacation. The original recipe is from “The Vegetarian Epicure” 3 T olive oil 3/4 c chopped onion ¾ c chopped scallion 2 cloves of garlic… Read More »

German Potato Salad

admin August 23, 2011

Alstede Fresh German Potato Salad Instructions: 2-2 1/2 lbs. of red skin potatoes boiled in salted water until fork tender. Cool, peel, and cut into chunks. While the potatoes are cooking, prepare 1/3-1/2 cup good mayonnaise, 1/4 c sour cream, 1/2-1 T grainy Dijon mustard Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, and mustard together just until… Read More »

Stuffed Peppers

admin August 23, 2011

4 medium green peppers 2 T butter 2 T olive oil ¾ c chopped onion 2 cloves of garlic minced 1/2 lb shredded zucchini (about 1 ½ ) ¾ lb sweet Italian sausage, out of the casing ½ c grated parmesan cheese 1 c fresh bread crumbs 1 egg beaten Slice the tops off of… Read More »

Grated Summer Squash and Carrot Salad

Grated Summer Squash and Carrot Salad

admin August 11, 2011

1 1/2 pounds of mixed Alstede Fresh summer squashes, grated 2 large carrots, grated 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 1/3 cup olive oil (try swopping sesame oil for a different taste) 3 tbsp of white wine or rice vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce sesame seeds for garnish Mix grated squash, carrots and onion together… Read More »

Fresh-Peach Drop Cookies

admin August 4, 2011

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 2 tablespoons 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1/3 cup peach or apricot jam… Read More »

Blueberry Crumble Scone

admin July 21, 2011

2 1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup granulated white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt ½ c chilled, unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup milk or cream 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries Preheat the oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with parchment… Read More »

Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto

admin July 21, 2011

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts chopped 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Combine the basil in with the nuts, pulse a few times in a food… Read More »

Broccoli Frittata

admin July 14, 2011

3-4 tablespoons olive oil ( divided) 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup chopped parsley 2 cups broccoli steamed to fork tender (florets and stems) 1 T chopped basil 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 6 eggs 2 egg whites Heat 1T oil and… Read More »

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