Here’s a side dish that will make everyone want to eat their vegetables. We also love the depth of flavor that Corralitos applewood smoked bacon adds to this casserole. INGREDIENTS: 6 slices bacon (we use Corralitos applewood smoked bacon) 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 1/2...Read More

A twist on an old classic – adding a fresh pear slices to this panini takes it from mundane to memorable! INGREDIENTS: 4 slices Ciabatta bread 1 tablespoon honey mustard 6 slices ham (thinly sliced ham) 1 pear, peeled and thinly sliced 2 dashes ground black pepper 4 slices Havarti cheese 1 tablespoon soft butter...Read More

Moist and full of whole grain goodness, these wholesome muffins make a healthy grab-and-go breakfast or snack. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups wheat bran 1 cup oat bran 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 large eggs 2/3 cup yogurt (not the Greek variety)...Read More

The secret of this recipe is to use a stand mixer and allow it to do most of the work. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 2 1/4 cups warm water 1/2 cup dry milk powder 5 cups all-purpose flour, and more, as needed 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 3 tablespoons extra...Read More

These moist banana muffins get their special crunch from walnuts, granola, and coconut. Very tasty! INGREDIENTS: 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup melted butter, cooled 2 bananas, mashed 1...Read More

Serve with a lightly chilled rosé for an exceptional first course. INGREDIENTS: Soup 1/4 cup butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 large garlic cloves, chopped 6 cups chicken broth 4 cups peeled butternut squash, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 pounds) 4 cups peeled acorn squash, cut into 1-inch cubes(about 1 1/2 pounds)...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 deep dish 9-inch pie crust, unbaked 2 cups cooked, mashed pumpkin (see How to Make Fresh Pumpkin Purée) 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk 3 eggs 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon cloves METHOD:...Read More

  This is probably the first soup I ever made. I remember thinking that I should make it because ‘vichyssoise’ was a funny name for a soup, and it was only much later that I learned that is the name for the cold version that has a dollop of cream added. This is one of...Read More

Here’s a riff on a classic French bistro recipe. Leeks are sometimes referred to as “poor man’s asparagus,” and this is a dish that can be as easily done with asparagus. Most recipes call for cooking the leeks in water, but I prefer to steam them. I feel it gives me better control of the...Read More