Mushrooms Berkeley Rich, flavorful mushroom side dish would go great with meat or potatoes, or both! Servings 1 lb. fresh crimini mushrooms 1 onion, chopped ½ cup butter 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce ½ cup brown sugar ¾ cup red table wine [...]

Indiana Chili Economical, satisfying, and kid-friendly Servings 1lb. ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 1¼ tsp salt 1 Tbsp. chili powder 2 quarts tomato juice 1 quart water 1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 lb. spaghetti Brown ground [...]

Russian Red Cabbage Delicious classic cooked cabbage side dish Servings 1 medium head red cabbage 2 onions 2 carrots 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 large pinch cinnamon 1 sour apple, peeled 1 stick celery ½ - 1 cup [...]

Mom's Scalloped Potatoes Another Midwest family favorite Servings 3 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 3 cups milk 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper 6 medium potatoes, pared and thinly sliced 2 Tbsp. chopped onion Melt butter over low heat; add flour, [...]

Mom's Sloppy Joes A Midwest potluck classic–kids love it! Servings ½ cup chopped onion 1 lb. ground beef 2⁄3 cup ketchup ½ cup water ¼ cup chopped celery 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. [...]

Dairy Free Beef Enchiladas Delicious, hearty family meal without the dairy Servings 1 lb. ground beef 3-4 green onions, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 medium zucchini, sliced 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. salt 1 [...]

Chile Relleno Casserole Cheesy chile goodness in an easy casserole Servings 2 4 oz. cans whole green chile ¾ lb. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded ¾ lb. cheddar cheese, shredded 12 oz. evaporated milk 6 eggs, beaten slightly Slit chiles open. Place skin side down [...]

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 [...]

Tandoori Carrots Spicy appetizer with fresh young carrots from the Caves Summer Spotlight series Servings 1 lb. 4 oz. small orange carrots, greens intact 4 tsp. curry powder 2 Tbsp. smashed garlic ¼ cup vegetable oil ½ Tbsp. kosher salt ½ cup plain yogurt [...]

Pesto New Potatoes Two summer favorites together--fresh basil & new potatoes--from the Caves Summer Spotlight series Servings 6 cups new potatoes 3 ½ tsp. kosher salt, divided 1 bay leaf 2 cloves garlic ¾ cup basil ⅛ tsp. ground black pepper 3 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan [...]