INGREDIENTS: Butter Cake and Crumb Topping 2 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, cold and cut into chunks 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sour cream 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Cream Cheese Filling 1 – 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature...Read More

When your schedule doesn’t allow for making fresh cinnamon rolls, this coffee cake is the next best thing. INGREDIENTS: CAKE 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 cups milk 2 eggs 2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup butter, melted TOPPING 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup brown...Read More

This excellent gluten-free flour formulation comes from King Arthur Flour, America’s oldest flour company in Vermont. Special diets, such as the gluten-free diet required for celiac disease, can be very challenging especially if you enjoy traditional baked goods and bread. Tested, reliable formulations using quality ingredients to replicate traditional baked products (which use wheat flour)...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup apple jelly 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup rum 1 tablespoon dry mustard 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch METHOD: In a small saucepan, whisk together apple jelly, orange juice, raisins, and rum. Cook over low heat and cook until the jelly melts and the mixture is...Read More

Baste ham with glaze during the last 30 minutes of baking. Be sure to reserve some glaze to serve with the ham. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Blenheim apricot preserves 1 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons brandy 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard METHOD: Place preserves in blender jar and process until...Read More

Ken Kimes says, “This is my favorite salad dressing that Sandra makes. I just pile our microgreens mix on a plate and add the dressing.” INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup sweet white miso 1 1/2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar 2 teaspoons rice syrup 1 rounded tablespoon chopped onion 1/4 teaspoon...Read More

We love the versatility of this spicy spread! Use it as an appetizer with crackers or as a spread for toasted bagels, biscuits, or sandwiches. Want to jazz up your mac and cheese? Stir in a spoonful or two into your favorite recipe. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese 8 ounces cream cheese, softened...Read More

Compotes are delicious served spooned over pound cake or a scoop of ice cream for a light dessert. Use as a topping for creamy oatmeal or yogurt for breakfast. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup dried apricots 1 cup dried plums (or prunes, pitted) 1 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup sugar 1 strip of lemon peel 2 whole...Read More

These flavorful bars are a soft “power bar” with added crunchiness from nuts and seeds. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup whole raw almonds with skins 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted 1/2 cup prunes, pitted 1/4 cup orange juice 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon chia seed 1/4 cup pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds) 1/4 cup...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Medjool dates, chopped and pitted 2/3 cup almond butter (available from Minazzoli Farm or Stackhouse Bros.) 1 tablespoon maple or agave syrup Water 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds) 1 tablespoon chia seeds 2 tablespoons flax seeds 2/3 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios all...Read More