Moussaka is a savory Greek casserole. Traditional moussaka is made with ground beef and eggplant, although other vegetables are sometimes used in place of eggplant such as artichokes, zucchini, and potatoes, to name a few. The preparation for moussaka is a rather involved process so it is customarily made in large batches, and divided amongst...Read More
INGREDIENTS: Salad 1 Asian pear, peeled and cut into medium dice 3 cups mixed baby greens 1⁄3 cup crumbled blue cheese 1/3 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped* Dressing 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon honey Salt and pepper to taste 2 shallots, finely...Read More
Need to jazz up a charcuterie platter? We love adding piquant spreads to our appetizers — and this fruity red onion ‘jam’ adds lots of flavor to pâté or cheeses. It’s particularly delicious with grilled poultry or steak. Serve as a condiment with Cornish pasties or sausages. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 quarts chopped rhubarb (or 1...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 6 medium tomatillos, husks removed and washed 2 serrano chiles, cut in half and seeded 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/4 cup white onion, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt METHOD: Heat broiler to ‘high.’ Place the tomatillos and chiles on a roasting pan....Read More
Every now and again I come across a recipe in my files that brings a smile to my face. This recipe for Zucchini Parmesan was written by one of my favorite cooks, Betsy McNair, who had a wonderful sense of humor and couldn’t resist nicknaming recipes or writing her own instructions for soup that might...Read More
It’s that time of year when home gardens are burgeoning with zucchini. This is the best recipe for a moist nut bread that everyone loves. For a healthier version, replace part of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. This recipe also works perfectly for muffins! INGREDIENTS: 3 cups all-purpose flour (may substitute with half...Read More
These are the traditional British roasted potatoes that are served with Sunday roast beef or lamb dinners. However, they are great as a side dish for fish, grilled meat, or roast chicken with their crispy skins and fluffy interiors. INGREDIENTS: 4 – 6 large russet or Idaho potatoes 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons pepper 1⁄2...Read More
Red Ace is the most commonly grown beet in the U.S., but you can also get rainbow, orange, and yellow beets at the farmers market. These beets are equally delicious as a hot side dish or chilled to top a salad. INGREDIENTS: 8 whole fresh beets 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch Freshly ground pepper...Read More
When Elsie Bozzo married the love of her life, Emil Rossi, they began farming orchards of walnuts, prunes, and apricots in Hollister, California that became ‘B & R Farms.’ She wondered, “What’s a girl supposed to do with all these harvests?” Although she did not have a recipe to follow, she was a great baker...Read More
