Despite its humble name, this is one of the tastiest soups for a cold winter evening dinner. It’s also a very versatile recipe – replace the chicken stock with vegetable stock and leave out the ham hocks and you have a vegetarian version. Or, add cooked sliced sausages or pasta for a hearty main course...Read More
This recipe was made with the Prevedelli’s preserves, but Mora Family Farm’s preserves will work as well. Feel free to experiment with different flavors also. Try to match the vinegar to the preserve, but it’s not an absolute necessity. For a fun contrast, use balsamic vinegar instead. Use this as a marinade or as BBQ...Read More
When the weather is too hot to cook and you have a bowl full of ripe fruit, freezer jam is a method of making jam that doesn’t involve cooking the fruit. What is especially nice about freezer jam, it is about as close as you can get to the fresh taste of just picked peaches,...Read More
If you love the taste of ripe, sweet strawberries, you’ll find that freezer jams preserve the fresh flavor best. This strawberry jam is especially delicious with freshly baked scones, clotted cream, and a dab of lemon curd. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups strawberries, crushed (buy 1 qt. fully ripe strawberries) 4 cups sugar 3/4 cup water 1...Read More
This fragrant and colorful pilaf is a vibrant twist on classic quinoa, infused with warm spices and finished with hearty garbanzo beans, sweet golden raisins, and crunchy toasted nuts. It’s a dish that feels both comforting and exotic—perfect as a flavorful side or a satisfying vegetarian main. The combination of protein-rich quinoa and chickpeas makes...Read More
This Edamame Walnut Dip is a fresh, healthy appetizer that is full of flavor and delicious served with toasted pita, seed crackers or crudites. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup fresh or frozen shelled edamame (soybeans) 3/4 cup walnuts 1/2 cup lightly packed parsley 1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt 1 small clove garlic, pressed 1/4 teaspoon salt...Read More
Lynne says, “I love to make this sauce and usually double the recipe for my family. I like to use the orange blossom honey because it cuts the sharpness of the cranberries. Not only is this perfect for your holiday dinner, its wonderful on vanilla ice cream, too!” INGREDIENTS: 1 bag of organic cranberries 1/2...Read More
This is an old-timey recipe that has always been a popular Fall treat for weeknights since most of the ingredients were probably in the pantry . INGREDIENTS: 2 cups raisins 1 cup ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced 1 1/2 cups water 4 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup...Read More
Always an impressive holiday first course — serve the marinated shrimp cradled in a lettuce leaf ‘cup’ on a chilled plate or in a martini or champagne coupe glass with a sprig of fresh dill. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup sugar 1 large red...Read More
