Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, but adds a lovely depth) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 4 cups vegetable broth 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced 3 cups […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients For the Salad 1 bunch of kale (curly or Lacinato), washed, stems removed, and roughly chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped bacon (can substitute pancetta for a richer flavor) 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup dried cranberries (or chopped dates) 1/4 […]

Ingredients Dough 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup cold buttermilk 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided Filling ½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, softened […]

Ingredients For the muffins 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Zest of 1 large orange 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1/2 cup milk 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the orange glaze 1 […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients For the Gnocchi 1 medium-sized butternut squash (about 2 pounds) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 large egg 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 – 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting) For the Sage […]

Ingredients For the muffins 1 3/4 cup (210g) gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour (make sure it includes xanthan gum) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (50g) packed light […]

Ingredients 3-4 lb boneless beef chuck roast: Great marbling for slow-cooked tenderness. 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large onion, sliced 4-5 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup beef broth 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 […]

Ingredients 1 gallon (4 liters) apple cider: Choose unfiltered or fresh-squeezed for the best flavor. 2 oranges: Sliced or quartered (include the peel for extra citrus) Spices 4 cinnamon sticks 1 tablespoon whole cloves 2 teaspoons whole allspice berries 3-4 star anise pods (optional, but adds a beautiful note) Sweetener (optional) ¼ – ½ cup […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Ingredients For the Salad 5 ounces mixed greens (spring mix, spinach, arugula, or your favorite blend) 2 large apples, your choice of variety (Honeycrisp, Gala, Granny Smith all work well), cored and thinly sliced 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped 4 ounces sharp […]

Ingredients Apples: 2-3 medium apples (Choose crisp varieties like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Pink Lady, or Gala) Cinnamon: ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon (Optional, but adds flavor!) Equipment and Utensils Baking sheets: 2 large baking sheets Parchment paper or silicone baking mats: To line the sheets Mandoline or sharp knife: For even slicing Apple corer (optional): […]