This moist, spicy version of pumpkin bread comes from B & R Farms. Their secret ingredient? Dried apricots, of course! INGREDIENTS: 1 large egg 1 cup sugar 1 cup canned pumpkin or cooked fresh pumpkin; mashed or pureed 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup orange juice 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2...Read More

Sweet tangy apples, crisp fennel, and crunchy Belgian endive make a light salad that perfectly complements rich fall foods. INGREDIENTS: Vinaigrette 2 tablespoons minced shallot
 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
 1 teaspoon sugar or honey 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salad 1 large...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. of ripe ground cherries, halved (about 2 cups) 1/2 lb. of ripe dry farmed tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, diced (about 1 cup) 1 large jalapeno chili, seeded, finely minced 1/2 cup minced red onion 1 small clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt Pinch of ground pepper...Read More

These delectable blue cheese “cakes” puff up like light miniature soufflés while baking and settle back into the ramekin as they cool. Serve on a bed of lightly dressed baby greens with a generous dollop of the sweet, tangy onion pear relish for a light luncheon or as an appetizer. INGREDIENTS: 1 3/4 lb. cream...Read More

This recipe hails originally from Chef Mark Bliss of Restaurant Biga in San Antonio, Texas, and was originally published in Bon Appétit in 1996. Cipollini onions are perfect for roasting whole due to their flat shape. Serve as a side dish with roast pork, lamb, turkey, or chicken.  INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds cipollini onions 2 tablespoons...Read More

The hearty, rich stock and sweet caramelized onions perfectly complement the sharpness of the melted Gruyere topping.  Add a green salad and a glass of wine, and you have a cozy winter evening supper. This is a large batch recipe, so we like to invite friends to enjoy it with us for dinner one evening...Read More

Ukrainian apple squares are traditionally made around the holidays to make use of stored apples that have become too soft for eating. Since apples are available at the markets virtually year-round in the US, this European pastry can be made and enjoyed at any time. INGREDIENTS: 4-6 apples, peeled, cored, and diced 1/2 cup dates...Read More

This delicious pie baked by April Kofler won second place at the 2010 Annual Harvest Festival and Apple Pie Baking Contest at the Aptos Farmers Market. INGREDIENTS: 1 (9-inch) pie shell 5 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2/3 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4...Read More

This delicious pie baked by Chaise Lathrop of Prevedelli Farms won first place in the Junior Division of the 2010 Annual Harvest Fair Apple Pie Baking Contest at the Aptos Farmers Market. INGREDIENTS: Crust 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups butter-flavored shortening 1 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons cold water 1 egg 1 teaspoon vinegar...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 pound parsnips, peeled 1 pound carrots, peeled 1 large yam or sweet potato, peeled 1 small butternut squash, peeled and seeded (about 2 pounds) 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped METHOD: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut...Read More