Chicken & Tomatillo Stew Savory comfort food stew with a delicious tang from fresh tomatillos Servings 1 ½ lbs. tomatillos 1 jalapeño, chopped, with stem, seed and veins removed 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided 1 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. lime juice ¼ tsp. sugar 2 [...]
Summer Vegetable Ratatouille
Julia Lont2020-03-17T10:23:37-07:00Summer Vegetable Ratatouille Delicious medley of summer veggies from the Caves Summer Spotlight series Servings 1lb. patty pan squash, ½” dice 1lb. yellow onion, ½” dice 1lb. zucchini, ½” dice 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. hot peppers, cut into paper thin pieces 2 cups [...]
Strawberry Elderflower Sorbet
Julia Lont2020-03-17T10:02:16-07:00Strawberry Elderflower Sorbet Sweet, floral dessert perfect for summer from the Caves Summer Spotlight series Servings 2.5 lbs. strawberries 7 oz. granulated sugar 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 ¼ cup Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic Remove tops from strawberries and puree in a blender or food [...]
Cranberry Sauce
Julia Lont2021-10-22T11:41:33-07:00Cranberry Sauce The perfect tangy-sweet accompaniment to turkey whether on Thanksgiving Day or on delicious turkey sandwiches year-round. Servings 2 cups cranberries 1 Tbsp. water 1/2 cup sugar 1. Mix sugar and water in saucepan. 2. Add cranberries and bring to a boil. 3. Simmer until [...]
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Julia Lont2021-11-10T10:01:49-08:00Creamy Mashed Potatoes The quadruple-whammy of cream cheese, sour cream, butter, and milk make this mashed potato recipe ultra-creamy. Simply substitute your favorite plant-based alternatives for a vegan version. (Kite Hill, Tofutti, Miyoko's, and Westsoy are great options.) Servings 6 lbs. baking potatoes, peeled & quartered 8 oz. dairy or [...]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Torte
Julia Lont2019-03-13T08:48:48-07:00Peanut Butter Chocolate Torte This decadent, chocolatey, gluten-free & dairy-free torte is made completely with ingredients you can buy in bulk. Servings Peanut Butter Caramel Topping: Peanut Butter Caramel: ½ cup maple syrup ¼ cup peanut butter ½ tsp. vanilla extract ⅛ tsp. of salt [...]
Whole Wheat Pita Bread
Julia Lont2019-03-13T08:20:42-07:00Whole Wheat Pita Bread Pita bread is surprisingly easy to make and balloons out on its own to form perfect pockets! Servings 1 cup lukewarm water 2 tsp. active dry yeast 1 tsp. honey or agave 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour [...]
Chickpea Waldorf Salad
Julia Lont2019-03-13T08:54:57-07:00Chickpea Waldorf Salad A variation on a classic Servings Dressing ½ cup mayonnaise (or Vegenaise) 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. honey ½ tsp. fine sea salt ⅛ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes ⅛ tsp. freshly ground black pepper [...]
Lemony Tofu “Egg” Salad
Julia Lont2019-03-13T08:56:39-07:00Lemony Tofu "Egg" Salad This delicious tofu-based salad has plenty of citrusy flavor and satisfying protein, but no eggs! Servings Dressing 4 Tbsp. Vegenaise 2 Tbsp. mustard 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. olive oil ½ tsp. turmeric ½ tsp. lemon zest [...]
Lamb Meatballs
Julia Lont2021-10-22T12:40:10-07:00Lamb Meatballs Such a simple and satisfying way to enjoy locally pastured raised ground lamb. This recipe was featured at the 2019 Winter Wine Soirée and is a great option for your next big gathering! Servings 1 pound ground lamb 3 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped 1 small garlic [...]