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Cameo Apple Topped French Toast

Cameo Apple Topped French Toast 4 eggs 1⁄3 cup milk 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon 8 slices thick bread 2 tablespoons butter 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts or 1⁄2 cup pecans (optional) For…

Arugula, Apple and Radish Salad with Cider Vinaigrette

Arugula, Apple and Radish Salad with Cider Vinaigrette 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 bunches arugula, thick stems removed, rinsed and dried 1/2…

Portobello Mushroom and Summer Squash Vegetarian Lasagna

Portobello Mushroom and Summer Squash Vegetarian Lasagna 4 medium summer squash, sliced lengthwise, 1/8-inch thick 4 large Portobello mushroom caps, sliced 1/8-inch thick on a bias olive oil, as needed kosher salt & freshly…

Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce

Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce 1 salmon fillet (about 2 pounds) 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning 1 teaspoon onion salt 1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings 6 lemon slices 1/4 cup butter, cubed DILL…

Fried Summer Squash

Fried Summer Squash 3-4 straight neck yellow squash or crook neck yellow squash 2 cups butter milk 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup flour (self-rising or plain, doesn't matter) 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper Cajun seasoning optional …

How to make Pickles

How to make Pickles 1 1/2 pounds Kirby or Persian cucumbers 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 2 teaspoons dill or dill seed 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional 1 cup cider vinegar 1 cup water 1 1/2 tablespoons pickling…

Baked Stuffed Yellow Squash

Baked Stuffed Yellow Squash 4 yellow squash 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 garlic cloves or scapes, minced 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning (basil, oregano) or 3 tablespoons fresh herbs (basil, oregano) kosher salt &…

Pan Fried Beans and Kale

Pan Fried Beans and Kale 1/2 bunch kale 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 large handfuls of cooked white beans (cannellini are good) 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt 1/3 cup walnuts, lightly toasted 1 clove garlic or…

Vegetarian Collard Greens

Vegetarian Collard Greens 2 lbs. collard greens 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced 1 large onion, chopped 3 cups vegetable stock 1 teaspoon salt (to taste) 1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika 1⁄2 cup apple cider vinegar Wash…

Pine Nut Chicken Lettuce Cups

Pine Nut Chicken Lettuce Cups 1 egg white 1 tablespoon corn starch 1 1/2-pound chicken, combination of breast and thighs (boneless, skinless, diced small) 2 ribs celery (finely chopped) 1/2 cup water chestnuts (chopped) 1…

Orange and Honey Glazed Carrots

Orange and Honey Glazed Carrots (recipe can be halved) 12 tbsp. unsalted butter 4 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 1½-inch chunks 1 cup honey Juice and zest of 1 orange Kosher salt and fresh-ground black pepper 2 tbsp. chopped…

Dark Chocolate Beet Brownies

Dark Chocolate Beet Brownies 2 large beets, peeled 3 large eggs 2/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/4 cup cocoa powder 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp…