Sweet-tart jujubes pair beautifully with bright citrus and fragrant rosemary, creating a luscious glaze that transforms simple roast chicken into something special. As the chicken roasts, the glaze caramelizes, infusing the meat with layers of sweet, savory, and herbal notes. The jujubes soften until tender and date-like, adding little bursts of caramelized fruit that complement...Read More

There’s something wonderfully satisfying about making your own granola at home. Not only is it fresher and more economical than store-bought, but it also gives you complete control over the flavors and textures. This recipe combines hearty oats, coconut, and seeds with a buttery honey-brown sugar syrup that bakes into crisp, golden clusters. Tossed with...Read More

A rustic cake that celebrates the harvest season, this recipe pairs the natural sweetness of dried jujubes with earthy walnuts and golden honey. The result is a moist, lightly spiced cake that feels both old-fashioned and timeless — the kind of dessert you’d imagine cooling on a farmhouse windowsill. Perfect for afternoon tea, holiday gatherings,...Read More

There’s something about the aroma of apple and cinnamon filling the kitchen that instantly feels like comfort. This apple-cinnamon walnut cake captures all the cozy flavors of fall in a tender bundt-style cake that’s perfect for sharing. Moist from applesauce and fresh chopped apples, and generously studded with crunchy walnuts, it strikes a balance between...Read More

Bright, tangy, and subtly sweet, this apple balsamic dressing brings a lively balance of flavors to any salad. A mix of cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and apple cider creates a fruity-tart base that’s rounded out with honey mustard and fresh thyme. The result is a versatile vinaigrette that pairs beautifully with sharp, nutty greens like...Read More

Nut oils add elegance and depth to even the simplest salads, and hazelnut oil is no exception. Its rich, toasty flavor pairs beautifully with balsamic vinegar, shallots, and fresh thyme in this vinaigrette, creating a dressing that feels both sophisticated and versatile. This recipe highlights the quality and consistency of oils like those from the...Read More

Jujubes (pronounced joo-joob) may not be the most familiar fruit at the farmers market, but these small stone fruits have been treasured in Asia for thousands of years. Sometimes called “red dates” or “Chinese dates,” jujubes are prized for their versatility and rich nutritional value. Fresh jujubes are an excellent source of vitamin C and...Read More

Chestnuts have a fascinating history and are making a small but sweet comeback. Find fresh chestnuts now at Minazzoli Farms at the farmers markets—but only for a limited time! A Little History In the 1800s, Chinese chestnut trees were brought to the U.S. Unfortunately, they carried a fungus—chestnut blight—that devastated the native American chestnut population....Read More