This chicken salad features an exotic curry flavor and an interesting texture from water chestnuts. It’s a wonderful main course for a spring luncheon or even a small bridal or tea party. Serve the salad in a ‘leaf bowl’ of butter lettuce or a couple of frilly red leaf lettuce leaves. Garnish with peeled slices...Read More

French toast for a crowd can be tricky — but this baked dish makes it easy to serve a lot of guests using the same ingredients. Whether you’re preparing a holiday brunch for friends or making a big breakfast for your family, this make-ahead dish is perfect. Top and serve with warm strawberry sauce. INGREDIENTS:...Read More

In addition to serving this zesty, bright, buttery green olive tapenade as an appetizer on toasted crostini (and it’s wonderful that way!), it also adds a sophisticated finishing touch for grilled fish and chicken, and pasta, and makes a unique savory spread for tea sandwiches. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups pitted Castelvetrano olives 2 tablespoons capers, drained...Read More

Homey Fall crisps are pure comfort food. We like to use fresh Warren or Bartlett pears that are a little bit firm — don’t use overly ripe or mushy pears. Serve the crisp warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate Fall dessert! INGREDIENTS: 7 cups peeled and sliced pears (about 7...Read More

This quick beer bread is full of flavor and perfect to serve with stews or hearty soups. It also makes a great addition to brunch. If there’s any bread left over, it toasts very nicely. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced 1 teaspoon orange...Read More

No more boring green beans! This quick and tasty green bean dish is delicious and served with a grilled steak or roasted chicken. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 lbs. haricot verts (slender green beans), trimmed Salt, to taste 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoon butter 1 red onion, cut in half, and sliced thinly 2-3 large...Read More

Similar to the ubiquitous Thanksgiving green bean casserole with fried onions on top, this homey dish fits the bill with a creamy, flavorful cheese sauce and a nice crunchy top. We use Schoch’s Junipero cheese (which tastes much like mild Swiss cheese) in this recipe. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup bread crumbs (we suggest sourdough bread crumbs)...Read More

This is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish that can easily be finished while the turkey rests (and you have oven space!). The beans can be prepared ahead of time and ‘marinating’ until it’s time to roast. The piquant balsamic glaze and the earthy roasted mushrooms are a delicious combination with the beans for a turkey...Read More

Everyone enjoys a great piece of pie, especially at Thanksgiving, and it is easily one of America’s favorite desserts. However, the bane of most cooks is making the pie crust! While it’s easy and convenient to turn to store-bought, pre-rolled pie crust, nothing comes close to a homemade, buttery, flaky pie crust. If you’re a...Read More

These delicious nutty truffles taste like a tiny slice of pecan pie — and the perfect ending to a large meal. INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped 1 cup graham crackers, crushed (or vanilla wafers can be used) 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon maple syrup or dark...Read More