Fig Almond Truffles Indulgent in flavor, but not sugar, this bite-sized dessert was featured at our 2019 Winter Wine Soirée. Makes approximately 30 truffles. Servings 1 cup raw almonds, soaked overnight 1 cup dried black mission figs 3 Tbsp maple syrup 1 cup dark chocolate chips 1 [...]
Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Julia Lont2021-10-22T12:32:54-07:00Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts So easy to make! Brussels sprouts never tasted so good! Servings 1 ½ lb. Brussels sprouts 12 oz. bacon ¼ cup maple syrup Dice bacon; cook 3 minutes and set aside. Halve Brussels sprouts. Mix sprouts, bacon and maple syrup. Place mixture in [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Autumn Harvest Salad
Julia Lont2021-11-10T10:34:38-08:00Autumn 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, [...]
Maple-Glazed Delicata Squash
Julia Lont2021-10-22T12:35:22-07:00Maple-Glazed Delicata Squash Sweet and savory with all the flavors of fall. Servings 2 lb delicata squash 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary 1 Tbsp. maple syrup 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1. Preheat oven to 425. [...]
Salted Almond Butter Fudge
Julia Lont2021-10-22T12:17:17-07:00Salted Almond Butter Fudge Decadent and delicious almond butter fudge is creamy, chocolatey and brightened by a sprinkle of sea salt. Seriously irresistible and vegan to boot! Servings Fudge Ingredients 3 cups unsalted almond butter ¾ cup virgin coconut oil ½ cup pure maple syrup ½ tsp. [...]