Winter Squash Soup with Apples
Roasting Winter Squashes bring out their sweet and nutty flavors. Butternut, and ‘Blue Hubbard’ squashes really shine in this hearty soup. INGREDIENTS • 1 medium winter squash (about 3 pounds), such as butternut, ‘Red Kuri,’ or ‘Baby Blue Hubbard’ • 1 onion, cut into wedges • 4 ounces bacon, diced • 2 apples, peeled, cored, […]
Sweet Applets
These sweet apple muffins are the perfect pick me up on a cold morning. Try them with different flavorful, baking apples. INGREDIENTS Muffin 1 1/2 cup flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1 egg 1/3 cup milk 1 1/2 cup peeled and shredded apples (use a […]
Baked Acorn Squash
Baked Acorn Squash takes very little prep to make a very tasty healthy side dish. INGREDIENTS Acorn Squash Butter Maple Syrup Brown Sugar DIRECTIONS Preheat Oven to 400 degrees. Cut squash in half – Remove seeds Cut a flat area on the back side of each side so the squash can sit on cookie sheet […]
Blistered Green Beans with Garlic
Inspired by salty-crunchy Sichuan dry-fried string beans, these green beans are shriveled and browned into delicious submission before receiving a flavor bomb of garlic, red pepper flakes, and chopped capers at the very end. Resist the urge to stir the beans around in the pan, and let them take on color like you would ground […]
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Acorn Squash stuffed with Sausage and Apples makes a simple and healthy main course. INGREDIENTS 2 small acorn squashes, or 1 large 1 onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary 3 cloves garlic, chopped ½ lb sausage 1 apple, chopped 1 cup panko breadcrumbs ½ cup parmesan cheese DIRECTIONS Using a sharp knife cut […]
Honey Mustard Chicken and Apples
[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text] Savory and just a little sweet you’ll love this one pan chicken dinner. INGREDIENTS 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (2 to 2 1/2 pounds) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, cut into large chunks 2 cooking apples, cut into chunks 1 cup low-sodium chicken […]
Grilled Sweet Onions
Next time you turn on the grill to make dinner consider grilling a whole sweet onion. It’s super simple and makes a fantastic side to serve with steak. It takes an hour to cook so get it going on the grill while you finish your prep work. You’ll be glad you did! INGREDIENTS Large, sweet […]
Spicy Cucumber Margarita
This refreshing cocktail is perfect for a late summer evening. INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup sugar 3 cups tequila blanco 1 1/4 cups lemon juice 1 1/4 cup lime juice 1/2 cup triple sec 1 jalapeño, halved lengthwise Lime wedges, kosher salt, cucumber slices, and jalapeño slices, for serving DIRECTIONS Bring sugar and 1/3 cup water to […]
Grilled and Glazed Carrots
Grilled Carrots with a Honey (or Maple) Brown Sugar glaze are a great side dish for almost any meal INGREDIENTS 1 lb Carrots (if thick carrots, slice down the middle lengthwise) 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil FOR THE GLAZE 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup) 1/8 teaspoon salt (just a pinch) DIRECTIONS Preheat grill […]
Plum Sauce
Who doesn’t like a good dipping sauce? This spicy sweet sauce is perfect for dipping egg rolls, dumplings and chicken fingers. It also make a wonder ful glaze for pot roast and chicken. INGREDIENTS 1.5 pounds fresh plums, pitted and chopped (peel left on) 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons […]