Honey Semifreddo A divine frozen dessert made with honey, coconut cream, and eggs. An absolute delight! Servings ¼ cup sliced almonds 1 egg 4 egg yolks ½ cup honey 1 ¼ cups coconut cream Mandarin orange slices (or any fresh fruit) Place almonds [...]
Lamb Chops & Mint Sauce
Julia Lont2018-02-28T11:45:35-08:00Lamb Chops & Mint Sauce Tender and flavorful lamb chops are enhanced by an aromatic and creamy yogurt-based mint sauce. Servings 6 lamb chops or lamb shoulder steaks ¼ tsp. salt (or more to taste), divided Fresh ground pepper to taste 2 Tbsp. olive oil [...]
Spring Quinoa
Julia Lont2018-02-28T11:32:39-08:00Spring Quinoa This protein-packed salad blends quinoa with healthful dandelion greens, fresh snow peas, walnuts, feta cheese and light, citrus-herb dressing. Servings For the Salad: 1 ½ cups quinoa 2 ³⁄4 cups water 1 tsp. sea salt, divided ¼ lb. snow peas, cut into ³⁄4" pieces [...]
Toasted Parmesan Salad
Julia Lont2018-02-28T11:19:26-08:00Toasted Parmesan Salad A simple Romaine salad with artichoke hearts, a savory dressing, and served with delicious, crispy toasted Parmesan. Servings Salad Ingredients: ³⁄4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2-3 romaine hearts 1 can quartered artichoke hearts, drained Dressing Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. [...]
Spinach, Apple, and Pecan Salad
Julia Lont2018-02-28T10:39:43-08:00Spinach, 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 [...]
Apricot Glazed Chicken
Julia Lont2018-02-28T09:56:24-08:00Apricot 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 [...]
Crock Pot Chuck Roast
Julia Lont2018-01-10T12:06:37-08:00Crock Pot Chuck Roast Slow-cooked to tender, moist, savory perfection, this easy-to-make meal is great to come home to! Servings 2# chuck roast ¼ cup wheat-free tamari 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 cup beef broth ½ cup red wine, optional [...]
Oregon Salad
Julia Lont2021-11-10T10:32:40-08:00Oregon 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
Julia Lont2021-10-22T12:34:31-07:00Cardamom 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
Julia Lont2021-10-22T12:34:51-07:00Quince 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 [...]