This vegan version of karidopita is full of flavor, spicy and moist — a satisfying cake to enjoy anytime. INGREDIENTS: Cake 1 cup vegetable oil 2 cups water 1/2 cup cognac 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup dark raisins 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2...Read More

These pickled strawberries are bright, crunchy, and versatile. They are a delicious addition to salads. They are great coarsely chopped, tossed with fresh herbs, and served with seafood or used as an accompaniment on a cheese plate. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup white wine vinegar 3/4 cup red wine vinegar 6 ounces ice 1 cup sugar 1...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 quarts of puréed strawberries (approximately 4 to 5 baskets) 1/2 cup simple syrup 1 cup water 1/4 cup dried hibiscus 1/4 teaspoon salt METHOD: In a pot combine simple syrup, water, salt, and the dried hibiscus. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cool. Strain the hibiscus syrup, pressing the hibiscus to...Read More

Slow-roasting strawberries intensifies the flavor to the max! Try a spoonful on top of ice cream or ladle some over pound cake. INGREDIENTS: 4 pints organic strawberries 1/2 cup raw or turbinado sugar 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar METHOD: Preheat oven to 250°F. Wash and stem the strawberries, leaving them whole. Place the strawberries in a...Read More

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia – Poke (English pronunciation: /poʊˈkeɪ/) is a raw fish salad served as an appetizer in Hawaiian cuisine. Pokē is the Hawaiian verb for “section” or “to slice or cut.” INGREDIENTS: 1 pound fresh sashimi-grade Yellowfin (Ahi) Tuna, cut into small cubes 1/2 cup toasted sesame oil 1/4 cup soy sauce...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 12 oz. prepared pizza or bread dough 16 oz. container sour cream 1 lb. onions, diced (about 3-4 large onions, or 4-5 medium onions) 4 eggs, slightly beaten 4 oz. Schoch Family Farmstead Gouda, grated (or other cheese of your choice) 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 2 oz. butter (4 tablespoons) Salt and pepper,...Read More

Roasting vegetables brings out their natural sweetness and crispy edges add a toothsome quality that makes them extra-delicious with a garlicky aoili. INGREDIENTS: Aioli: 1 cup mayonnaise, such as Best Foods 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano 2 garlic cloves, pressed 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon...Read More

Even though this vinegar will have a lovely cherry flavor after infusing for a week, allowing the cherries to steep in the vinegar a few more weeks will result in a much deeper, robust flavor. It’s definitely worth the wait! INGREDIENTS: 2 cups cherries, washed, pitted, and coarsely chopped 2 cups good quality, dark balsamic...Read More

Use this delightfully tangy vinaigrette to dress up a spring green salad made with baby spinach, arugula, or mesclun with a few whole mint leaves added to the salad mix.  INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup freshly squeezed ruby-red grapefruit juice 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint 1...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 – 2 1/2 pound Romanesque cauliflower, core removed and cauliflower broken up into florets 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt Several grinds of black pepper METHOD: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place all ingredients in a bowl mixing bowl. Toss and mix the...Read More