INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 cup onions, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon mild Thai curry paste (or hot curry paste, if desired) 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 4 cups pumpkin, cubed 1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped 2 cups light coconut milk or regular milk Garnish: Plain yogurt Cilantro...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup walnuts 2 tablespoon dry breadcrumbs 2 tablespoon grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill) Salt and pepper, to taste 4 salmon fillets, skin-on, about 1 lb. 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Lemon juice METHOD: In a food processor, process walnuts, breadcrumbs, lemon rind,...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon orange juice 2 teaspoons grated orange rind 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup walnuts, chopped finely 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 egg white Granulated sugar METHOD: In a medium mixing bowl,...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 lbs. whole potatoes, unpeeled (about 3 large) 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/2 cup minced onion 1/4 cup minced cilantro 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 package...Read More

A simple pastry dough envelops this delectable duo, pairing the earthy flavor of mushrooms with the subtle nutty flavor of walnuts. Serve these savory pastries with a simple salad of baby greens tossed with a light balsamic vinaigrette for a light lunch or dinner or serve at your next tea party with a dollop of...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 small kabocha squash, thoroughly washed 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 stalk lemongrass 1 1-inch piece of ginger, roughly chopped Zest of one lime 2 cans coconut milk Pinch of salt Dash of brown sugar Squeeze of lime METHOD: Preheat...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 cups walnut pieces 2/3 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup dried banana chips 1/2 cup carob or chocolate chips, optional METHOD: In a medium bowl, toss ingredients together to combine. Store in a covered airtight container, or divide into 1/4 cup portions and fill individual small bags for quick-grab...Read More

This past fall, the Aptos Farmers Market had the honor of hosting Fran Gage, a noted author, baker, and olive oil aficionado, as a guest speaker that included a book signing of her newest book, The New American Olive Oil. We learned how to choose olive oil, tasted olive oil (two excellent oils from our...Read More

Handwritten recipes for “See’s Fudge” have been circulating for years amongst friends and families and reprinted in numerous newspapers’ holiday food sections. The story goes that this recipe was given to Amy DeVore by Emma Julian, circa 1930, and is rumored to be the original recipe for the fudge produced by the See’s Candy Company,...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 3 cups strawberries, crushed 1 1/2 cups raspberries, crushed 1 1/2 cups blackberries, crushed 4 1/2 cups sugar. divided 1 box Low Sugar Sure Jell Sterilized jars, lids, and rings METHOD: Wash and dry berries. Cut the tops off of the strawberries. Use a large Pyrex measuring cup to measure the crushed berries. Place...Read More