Toasted 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 [...]
Bavarian Apple Tart
Julia Lont2018-02-28T10:33:34-08:00Bavarian 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 [...]
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 [...]
Airlie Red Applesauce
Julia Lont2018-02-08T14:26:57-08:00Airlie 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
Julia Lont2018-02-08T14:19:34-08:00Triple 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
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. [...]