INGREDIENTS: 8 cups baby spinach, washed OR 8 cups mesclun mix (baby greens) 4 red d’anjou pears, sliced thinly 3/4 red onion, sliced thinly 6 oz. crumbled goat cheese, gorgonzola, or other favorite blue cheese 8 strips Corralitos applewood smoked bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled 1 recipe Maple Syrup Pecans (recipe below) 1/4 recipe...Read More

Succulent wine-poached pears stuffed with a creamy blue cheese filling are equally delicious as a first course or sophisticated dessert. Poached pears also make a sublime addition to a weekend brunch menu. INGREDIENTS: For Poached Pears: 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 1 vanilla bean, split, scraped 1 sprig fresh rosemary Rind of 1...Read More

Fresh jujubes (pronounced joo-joob) are stone fruits about the size of small dates with a spongy texture and mild apple flavor. The taste ranges from mildly sweet-tart to sweet. Under-ripe fruit can taste chalky or floury, but jujubes gradually become sweeter as they mature. Despite their thick skin, the skin is edible, albeit a bit...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Dressing 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar or honey 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Slaw 4 cups shredded cabbage 2 tart apples, cored and shredded 1 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup golden raisins (optional) METHOD: In a small bowl,...Read More

There’s something about the aroma of an apple-cinnamon cake baking that says, “Welcome home!” This cake will stay moist for several days and is delicious as a dessert or an afternoon tea cake. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1⁄2 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder...Read More

A simple, fall dessert —  for a stunning presentation, plate with a dollop of whipped cream or a small scoop of vanilla ice cream. These baked pears are equally good served at brunch! INGREDIENTS: 4 pears, any variety, almost ripe (peeled) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup butter 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1...Read More

This vintage recipe goes back to a 1956 Betty Crocker Cookbook! Simply combine the dry ingredients and add the milk to form a dough. Somewhere between a biscuit and a breadstick, these are very tasty served with a bowl of homemade tomato soup or a hearty bowl of stew. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup butter 2 1/4...Read More

Making this basic, homemade granola is extremely simple and economical. You can easily vary the ingredients to suit your own taste. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups organic quick-cooking oatmeal 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds 1/4 cup hulled sesame seeds 1/3 cup butter or vegetable oil 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 dash...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup plain yogurt 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup onion, minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 large chicken breast halves on the bone, skin removed Lime...Read More

The humble sweet potato is often forgotten until the winter holidays, but it pairs well as a side dish for many fall dishes like roast pork, pork chops or roasted chicken. INGREDIENTS: 6 sweet potatoes 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup bourbon 4 tablespoons butter Zest of 1 orange, grated METHOD: Preheat oven to...Read More