Tag Archive for: fall
Crispy White Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy Baked White Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potatoes. I’d plan on at least one per person. Medium-sized sweet potatoes with smooth, firm, evenly toned skin usually make the best sweet potato fries.
Corn starch. A big sprinkle's worth.
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Fresh Vegetable Dip
Fresh Vegetable Dip
1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Fresh vegetables
In…
Roasted Potatoes and Mushrooms
Roasted Potatoes and Mushrooms
2 pounds potatoes, halved or cut into chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more if needed
salt to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 ounces pancetta, chopped
1 pound mushrooms, trimmed
3 tablespoons…
Pear and Granola Muffins
Pear and Granola Muffins
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup plain low-fat…
Roasted Pears and Red Onions
Roasted Pears and Red Onions
4 semi-ripe medium pears, quartered and cored
1 large red onion, cut into 8 wedges
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 sprigs rosemary
Preheat…
Farro, Apple and Pecan Salad
Farro, Apple and Pecan Salad
1 1/2 cup farro
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
1 large apple, cored and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped thyme
3 tablespoons apple…
Grilled Peaches with Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream
Grilled Peaches with Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon bourbon
6 peaches, halved (with pitts removed)
olive oil
Whip the cream in an electric mixer,…
Carrot Quinoa Grain Medley
Carrot Quinoa Grain Medley
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cups dry quinoa, rinsed and drained
1½ cups carrots, diced (about 3 medium)
1 large onion, diced
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh…
Spicy Stir-Fried Beef with Leeks and Onions
Spicy Stir-Fried Beef with Leeks and Onions
1/2 pound flank steak, sliced into 1/8th inch slices across the grain
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon sugar, divided
2 teaspoons soy sauce, divided
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The Perfect Beer Batter (for Onion Rings)
The Perfect Beer Batter (for Onion Rings)
2 eggs, separated
3/4 cup beer
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Beat the egg yolks…
Best Ever Potato Salad
Best Ever Potato Salad
1½ pounds red potatoes, cut into small cubes (about 4 cups)
1 (12-ounce) package bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
¾ cup (170 grams) mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1…
Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash
Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash
8 cups cubed butternut squash (peeled and seeded), about 3 lbs of peeled cubes
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 pinches cayenne
Preheat…