Roasted Veggie Tacos with Avocado Cream Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A variety of roasted vegetables in corn tortillas topped with avocado cream and goat cheese Ingredients Roasted Veggies: 1 small zucchini, diced 1 small squash, diced 1/2 medium red onion, diced 1 ear sweet corn, removed from cob 1 cup cherry tomatoes,…
Skillet Buttermilk Biscuits
Skillet Buttermilk Biscuits Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 20 biscuits Tiny, buttery biscuits made from scratch & baked in a cast-iron skillet Ingredients 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cubed, plus more for greasing 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp….
Cream Cheese Stuffed Apricots
Cream Cheese Stuffed Apricots Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes Serves: 30 appetizers Dried apricots stuffed with cream cheese, honey, cherries, and almonds Ingredients 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted, chopped 1/4 cup chopped dried cherries or dried cranberries 1 tbsp. milk 1 tbsp. honey…
Banana Toffee Picnic Cupcakes
Banana Toffee Picnic Cupcakes Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 24 cupcakes Banana cupcakes speckled with toffee bits, no frosting needed! Ingredients 1 box yellow cake mix 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium) 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/2 tsp. almond extract 3 eggs 1/2 cup…
Peach & Fresh Mozzarella Arugula Salad
Peach & Fresh Mozzarella Arugula Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 2 Sweet peaches, creamy mozzarella, and peppery arugula in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, finished with a sweet balsamic glaze. Ingredients Salad 3 peaches, sliced along the pit, then sliced into 1/2-inch-thick half moons (I also peel mine) 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, cut…
White Bean & Mozzarella Sandwich
White Bean & Mozzarella Sandwich Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 servings White beans marinated with roasted red peppers & balsamic vinegar. Sandwiched with fresh mozzarella, basil, & arugula. Ingredients 15.5 oz. can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 12 oz. jar roasted red bell pepper, drained and chopped 8 basil leaves, finely chopped…
Spinach Walnut Power Salad
Spinach Walnut Power Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6 servings Bulgur, edamame, caramelized onions, spinach, walnuts, grapes and blue cheese dressed in a simple vinaigrette Ingredients Salad 2 tbsp. butter small yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 cup quick cooking bulgur 2 cups cold water 2 cups edamame fresh baby spinach (add as…
Lemon Linzer Bars
Lemon Linzer Bars Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: Total time: 5 hours 15 minutes Serves: 24 bars Sugar cookie base, raspberry jam layer, lemon cheesecake layer, topped with crunchy almonds & fresh raspberries Ingredients Cookie Base: 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) sugar cookie mix 1/3 cup butter, softened 2 oz. cream cheese, softened…
Poached Egg over Polenta with Olive-Herb Pesto
Poached Egg over Polenta with Olive-Herb Pesto Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 Delicate poached egg over cheesy polenta with a salty olive-herb pesto Ingredients Pesto: 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup green olives, coarsely chopped 1 cup fresh Italian parsley, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup fresh oregano, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup fresh thyme,…
Blackberry Crumb Bars
Blackberry Crumb Bars Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Total time: 1 hour Serves: 12 bars Sweet & tart fresh blackberries between two crusts with a hint of cinnamon and lemon Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt Zest of…
Oatella Cookies
Oatella Cookies Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 1 hour Serves: 60 cookies Oatmeal meets chocolate-hazelnut spread with a hint of cinnamon and salt in these crispy/chewy cookies Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1 cup vegetable shortening 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4…
Peanut Butter & Banana Wraps
Peanut Butter & Banana Wraps Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 Peanut butter, banana, honey, chocolate chips, and cinnamon wrapped in a flour tortilla Ingredients 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter (or almond butter) 4 whole wheat or regular flour tortillas (8 in. in diameter) 1/4 cup honey…