Spinach, Apple, and Pecan Salad Great tasting and ever-so-simple spinach salad with a zingy Dijon dressing. Servings 6 cups fresh spinach leaves, torn into bite-sized pieces 2 medium Granny Smith apples ¾ cup pecan halves, broken 5 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp [...]

Bavarian Apple Tart A sweet and creamy dessert based on the traditional Bavarian treat, featuring cream cheese, sweet apple slices, and sliced almonds. Or try it for breakfast or brunch! Servings For the crust: 1 cup flour 1/3 cup maple sugar ½ cup butter, softened ½ [...]

Apricot Glazed Chicken This delicious dish features a sweet and savory sauce made with marmalade and dried apricots, figs, and currants. Works great as a vegan meal also by using tofu instead of chicken! Servings 3 Tbsp olive oil 8 boneless chicken breasts halves, skinned or 2 blocks tofu, cubed [...]

Oregon Salad   This colorful salad features Oregon's bounty, pears and hazelnuts in a zippy cranberry dressing. Servings 1 head red leaf lettuce 1 firm ripe pear, cored and thinly sliced ½ small red onion, sliced into thin rings 1 cup raw hazelnuts, toasted 2 tsp plus [...]

Cardamom Poached Quince The sweet floral and honey tones of the quince are enhanced by citrus and cardamom. Also great with a dollop of cream! Servings 2# quince 1 Tbsp lemon juice 6 cups water 2 cups sugar 4 lemon slices (¼” thick) 4 orange slices [...]

Quince Paste This traditional Spanish treat is sweet and delectable served atop a nutty aged cheese, such as Manchego. 2# quince, peeled, cored, and sliced 2 cups granulated sugar (more or less, as needed) 1. Put quince in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil over [...]

Airlie Red Applesauce This local heirloom apple has an exciting pink flesh that makes a naturally colorful and flavorful applesauce! Servings 6 Airlie Red apples 2 Tbsp. honey, maple syrup, or sugar 1/2 to 1 cup water 1. Peel, quarter, and core apples, and put into [...]

Triple Berry Crisp Simple to make, low in sugar, good nutrients, and superb flavor. Enjoy this delicious dessert using local fruit and granola.   Servings 3 cups Stahlbush Island frozen blueberries 3 cups Stahlbush Island frozen marionberries 3 cups Stahlbush Island frozen raspberries 6 Tbsp. sugar 3 [...]

Autumn Harvest Salad Tender greens, crunchy cabbage, tart apples, sweet dried figs, and toasted walnuts & pumpkin seeds make a delicious, colorful fall salad. Servings Salad Ingredients 8 cups mixed salad greens 1-2 cups finely sliced red cabbage 1 green apple, diced 6 dried black mission figs, [...]

Grilled Pineapple with Ice Cream The perfect capper to a beautiful barbecue meal. This dessert is oh-so simple and oh-so irresistible! Servings 1 pineapple 2 Tbsp. melted butter 1 pint of vanilla ice cream 1. Peel pineapple, remove eyes, and slice into 3/4" rounds. 2. Place [...]