Recipes & Ideas

Cranberry Pumpkin Cheesecake

Friday, November 15, 2024

Prep Time: 15 minutes, Cooking Time: 2 hours, 12 servings

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Pumpkin Mocktail

Thursday, November 7, 2024

This creamy, orange mocktail, with a blend of pumpkin and spices, is perfect for a pumpkin-themed party.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Combine the Spiked & Spiced Pumpkin Apple Butter, orange juice, and vanilla almond milk in a blender.

2. Blend until smooth.

3. Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream.

4. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and serve immediately.

Cranberry Balsamic Ribeye Roast

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Total Time: 2 hours, Prep Time: 15 minutes, Cooking Time: 1 hour 45 minutes, Servings: 6-8 servings

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Pumpkin Pancakes with Maple Syrup and Nutmeg Whipped Cream

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

4 servings (12 pancakes)

The fragrance of warm spices fills the room when you make these creamy fall-inspired pancakes. A dollop of nutmeg whipped cream and a drizzle of maple syrup complete the dish.

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Note: When measuring flour, we spoon it into a dry measuring cup and level off the excess. (Scooping directly from the bag compacts the flour, resulting in dry baked goods.)

CELERIAC & BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH APPLE CHUTNEY & SOURDOUGH CROUTON

Monday, October 14, 2024

Recipe Serves 4-

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MELON, FIG, & PARMA HAM SALAD WITH AN EGGPLANT & BASIL DRESSING

Sunday, October 6, 2024

Recipe Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

For salad:

For dressing:

Directions:

Add all the dressing ingredients to a small bowl, whisk thoroughly, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Arrange the melon, figs, and lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Take each strip of Parma ham and roll it loosely into a ‘rose’, tucking in the ham amongst the fruit. Scatter the walnuts over the salad and finish the dish by drizzling over the Eggplant Cinnamon Jam dressing. Serve immediately.

STICKY SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH MAI TAI PRESERVES

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Recipe Serves 2

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CHICORY, APPLE, & STILTON SALAD WITH EGGPLANT CINNAMON JAM

Friday, September 20, 2024

Recipe Serves: 1 as a main dish or 2 as a side or starter

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For the dressing:

Directions:

VENISON RAGU

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Recipe Serves 6-8

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SMOKEY MIXED VEGGIE FAJITAS

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Recipe Serves 3-4

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APPLE AND RHUBARB CRUMBLE

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Recipe Serves 6

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No-Bake Cheesecake with Strawberry Kiwi Preserves

Monday, August 19, 2024

Recipe Serves 6 

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ZESTY ORANGE CURD DRIZZLE CAKE

Sunday, August 11, 2024

Recipe Serves 6-8

INGREDIENTS:

For the cakes:

For the drizzle:

For the filling:

To decorate:

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THAI GREEN CURRY WITH JASMINE RICE

Saturday, August 3, 2024

Recipe Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

For the curry paste

For the curry

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MAC & CHEESE WITH A DOLLOP OF CURRIED TOMATO MARMALADE

Friday, July 26, 2024

Recipe Serves 6

INGREDIENTS:

For the topping

Directions: 

WARMING PUMPKIN SOUP

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Recipe Serves 6-8 

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LAYERED GRANOLA WITH GREEK YOGHURT AND TUTTI FRUTTI BRAMBLE JAM

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Recipe Serves 2

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SPICY CHORIZO & ASPARAGUS BREAKFAST HASH

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Recipe Serves 4-6

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Directions: 

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick pan on medium heat. Add the onion and fry for 5 minutes until translucent. Add the chopped chorizo and fry for 5 minutes until the chorizo is softly cooked. Add 3 or 4 tbsp of the Curried Tomato Marmalade and the potatoes and toss well to coat together. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook on medium-high heat for a further 5 minutes. Toss the asparagus in a little olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Fry in a ribbed skillet pan on medium-high heat for 5 minutes, until slightly blackened and just cooked. Transfer the potato and chorizo mix, and combine with asparagus into a large ovenproof dish. Cook in a preheated oven (400F / 350F fan) for 10 minutes. Sprinkle generously with parsley before serving with an extra dollop of the Curried Tomato Marmalade.

ORANGE MARMALADE MARTINI

 Monday, June 24, 2024

Recipe Serves 2

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TOAD IN THE HOLE WITH SWEET ONION GRAVY

Sunday, June 16, 2024

Recipe Serves 6-8

INGREDIENTS:

For the batter:

For the onion gravy:

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ORANGE MARMALADE AND ENGLISH MUSTARD GLAZED SALMON FILLET

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Recipe Serves 2

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CREPES WITH RASPBERRY PRESERVES AND WARM WHITE CHOCOLATE SAUCE

Friday, May 31, 2024

Recipe Serves 4

Ingredients: 

For Chocolate Sauce:

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FRUIT SALAD WITH ORANGE MARMALADE DRIZZLE

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Recipe Serves 4

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Mini Sweet Chili, Onion & Cilantro Sausage Rolls

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Recipe Serves 10

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Tip: Any leftover sausage meat can be frozen to use another time.

SOURDOUGH SWISS CHEESE MELT AND CRANBERRY MARMALADE

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Recipe Serves 1

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ZUCCHINI, ASPARAGUS, AND GOAT CHEESE GALETTE WITH PEACH CHUTNEY

Monday, April 29, 2024

Recipe Serves 4

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CRANBERRY AND CHERRY PUNCH

Sunday, April 21, 2024

Recipe Serves 4-6 

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ASIAN-STYLE SHREDDED CHICKEN SALAD

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Recipe Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

For the salad:

For the dressing:

Directions: 

ZUCCHINI FRITTATAS

Friday, April 5, 2024

Recipe Serves 4-6

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SHAKSHUKA

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Recipe Serves 4

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 Directions: 

Herbed New Potato Salad with Garlic Mayonnaise

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Recipe Serves 4 

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 Directions: 

CHEESE & TOMATO QUICHE WITH A LAYER OF SWEET & SPICY DOUBLE ONION MARMALADE

 Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Recipe Serves 6 

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Directions:  

Best served alongside a fresh salad.

FETA & GARLIC ZUCCHINI MUFFINS

 Monday, March 4, 2024

Recipe Serves 12 Muffins

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HOISIN AND BLACKBERRY PULLED PORK SLIDERS

 Sunday, February 25, 2024

Recipe Serves 24

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BLUEBERRY TEA LOAF

 Saturday, February 17, 2024

Recipe Serves 6-8

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 Directions: 

Lemon Curd & Blueberry Preserves Freezer Cake

 Friday, February 9, 2024

Recipe Serves 8-10

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 Directions: 

PEACH & ROSEMARY FIZZ WITH PEACH PRESERVES

 Thursday, February 1, 2024

Recipe Serves 2

INGREDIENTS:

Rosemary Simple Syrup Ingredients 

 Directions: 

SALADE NICOISE

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

For the salad:

For the dressing:

 Directions: 

FATTOUSH SALAD WITH LEMON & LIME DRESSING

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Serves: 2-4

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 Directions: 

Kaya Toast with Soft Eggs

Monday, January 8, 2024

Total Time: 10 min, Yield: 1 serving 

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Holiday Pumpkin Maple Almond Drops

Sunday, December 31, 2023

Yield: 24 cookies

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Cranberry Port Cookies

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Total Time: Prep: 40 min. + cooling, Bake: 15 min./batch + cooling, Makes about 3-1/2 dozen

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Glaze:

Directions:

Sufganiyot

Friday, December 15, 2023

Active Time: 35 mins, Total Time: 3 hrs, Yield: 8

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Starter-

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Jam

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Potato Latkes with Spiced Apple-Pear Sauce

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Total: 1 hr 15 min, Prep: 20 min, Inactive: 20 min, Cook: 35 min, Yield: 10 to 12 latkes

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Directions:

Cook’s Note: If you need to fry a lot of latkes, it's best to make multiple batches rather than one double batch. The longer the mixture sits, the wetter it becomes which makes the latkes fall apart more easily as they cook.

Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Prep Time: 20 mins, Total Time: 20 mins, Servings: 2 blocks of Cream Cheese 

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Cranberry Brie Mini Tarts

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Prep Time: 3 minutes, Cook Time: 10 minutes, Total Time: 13 minutes, Servings: 12 

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Instructions:

Bacon Brie Crescent Wreath

Monday, November 13, 2023

YIELDS: 6 - 8, PREP TIME: 15 mins, TOTAL TIME: 30 mins

Ingredients:

2 (8-oz ) tubes of Crescent rolls

1/3 c. Cranberry Orange Jelly

12-oz wheel of brie, cut into cubes

1/3 c. Bacon Bourbon Jam

2 eggs, lightly beaten

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

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Sweet & Spicy Cranberry-Onion Hanukkah Brisket

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Active Time: 40 mins, Total Time: 5 hrs 50 mins, Yield: 8 to 10 servings 

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Directions:

Make Ahead: The unsliced braised brisket can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Slice and heat before serving. 

Suggested Pairing: Rich, full-bodied Zinfandel.

Cranberry and Apple Stuffed Pork

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Roasted pork loin filled with apple and cranberry stuffing and glazed with Champagne Jelly and Cranberry, Apple, and Orange Jelly

Makes: 6 servings, Active Time: 20 minutes, Total Time: 1 hour

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Directions:

Make Ahead & Freeze: Prepare through step 2. Place in a gallon freezer bag. Place the remaining Champagne Jelly, Cranberry, Apple, and Orange Jelly, and the spice mix in a quart freezer bag. Place both bags in a gallon freezer bag. Seal well, label, and freeze. Thaw completely. Preheat oven to 425°F and continue with step 3.

To Butterfly Roast:

Paleo Pumpkin Waffles

Friday, October 20, 2023

Total: 30 min, Active: 20 min, Yield: 4 servings

Satisfy your paleo cravings with these wholesome waffles, naturally sweetened with Pumpkin Butter, and Raspberries Chipotle Jam.

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5-Ingredient Peanut Butter-Strawberry Ice Cream Pie

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Total: 2 hr 35 min (includes freezing time), Active: 15 min, Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Stir crispy rice cereal with some peanut butter, and boom! Instant pie crust. Pair with strawberry ice cream to mimic your fave grade-school sandwich, or try any other tasty PB partner, like chocolate or vanilla.

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Mini Black-Bottom Cheesecakes

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Active Time: 20 mins, Total Time: 45 mins, Yield: 12 tarts

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Directions:

Make Ahead: The mini black-bottom cheesecakes can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.

Notes: Instead of Fromage Blanc Crème fraîche, goat cheese, lebneh or quark.

Suggested Pairing: A lightly sweet Champagne.

Runny Strawberry Pound Cake

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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Blackberry Icebox Cake

Monday, September 4, 2023

Total: 30 min, Active: 30 min, Yield: 8 to 10 servings 

Ingredients:

Directions:

Remove the pound cake from its pan and line the pan with plastic wrap, leaving plenty of overhang.

Slice the domed mound off the pound cake and set aside, then slice the remaining cake horizontally into 3 slices.

Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Crumble the cake mound into crumbs. Add to the pan and toast until golden brown all over, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Mix together the blackberries, blackberry jam, lemon zest, and juice in a bowl. Set aside.

Combine the heavy cream and powdered sugar in a bowl. Whip until firm peaks form.

Place one layer of cake in the bottom of the lined pan and press to slightly flatten. Top with a third of the blackberry mixture and a third of the whipped cream. Repeat the process 2 more times, ending with whipped cream. Loosely cover with the overhanging plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours.

To serve, carefully lift the cake from the pan and remove the plastic wrap. Top with the toasted crumbs, a few blackberries, and a sprig of mint, then slice and serve.

Jam Shortbread

Sunday, August 27, 2023

Total: 1 hr, Prep: 20 min, Cook: 40 min, Yield: 6 servings

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Jam Galettes

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Total: 15 min, Prep: 5 min, Cook: 10 min

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Directions:

Cut four 4-inch rounds from 1 piece of refrigerated pie dough. Spread 1 tablespoon jam in the center of each, leaving a 3/4-inch border around the edge. Brush the dough with beaten egg and crimp the edges. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Bake at 450 degrees F, 10 minutes.

Jam Pockets

Friday, August 11, 2023

Total: 25 min, Prep: 5 min, Cook: 20 min, Yield: 4

Ingredients:

Directions:

Roll out refrigerated pizza dough to 1/4-inch. Cut into 3-inch rounds. Dollop with cream cheese and jam. Brush the edges with the beaten egg, fold in half, and press to seal. Brush with egg and sprinkle with sugar. Poke a hole in each; bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees F.

Cherry & Nutella Stuffed Hawaiian Roll French Toast

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Total: 30 min, Yield: 6 servings

Classic French toast meets the sweetness of Hawaiian rolls in this decadent recipe inspired by the flavors of a Black Forest cake. We stuff the rolls with Cherry Scotch Bonnet Jelly, then take it up a notch with a generous drizzle of chocolate hazelnut spread and more cherries on top. It’s like having dessert for breakfast!

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Bacon, Cheese, and Chive Buns

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Total: 8 hr (includes resting, rising, chilling, and cooling times), Active: 45 min, Yield: 12 buns

These bacon-filled savory rolls are perfect for brunch. They can be baked a day ahead, refrigerated, and reheated.

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Dough:

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Pineapple-Berry Dehydrator Fruit Leather

Monday, July 10, 2023

Total: 12 hr 10 min, Active: 10 min, Yield: 6 servings

Skip the snack aisle and make chewy homemade fruit leather in your dehydrator. Berry and pineapple purees are swirled together and dried to make a pretty marbled fruit leather with no added sugar.

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Peach Bánh Mì

Sunday, July 2, 2023

Grab your favorite baguette for our twist on a Vietnamese staple. This Bánh Mì is bursting with savory ingredients and our Peach Preserves adds the perfect touch of sweetness without too much sugar! Make a big batch for making the best lunch sandwiches and salads all week long, the pickled radish and carrot will get better as the week goes on!

Serving Size: 4 sandwiches

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Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce

Saturday, June 24, 2023

Prep Time: 5 minutes, Cook Time: 5 minutes, Total Time: 10 minutes, Servings: 1.5 cups

Tangy, peppery, and loaded with a punch of flavor, Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce will take anything you slather it on to a whole new level!  With a beautiful golden color from mustard and a slight sweetness from brown sugar and honey, this sauce takes only 10 minutes to make.

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Watermelon Salad with Mint and Lime

Friday, June 16, 2023

Total Time: 30 mins, Yield: 8

Ingredients:

Directions:

In a large bowl, toss the watermelon with the lime juice, Watermelon Jam, and cayenne. Fold in the mint leaves, season with salt, and serve.

Make Ahead: The watermelon salad can be refrigerated overnight. Fold in the torn mint leaves just before serving.

Grilled Lemon Pound Cake with Peaches & Cream

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Active Time: 30 mins, Total Time: 5 hrs, Yield: 10

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Directions:

Icy Lemon-Ginger Vodka Cocktails

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Total Time: 20 mins, Yield: 8 drinks 

These slushy, potent cocktails are easy to make in batches. They're also ideal for parties because most of the preparation can be done in advance. 

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Directions:

Make Ahead: The lemon-Ginger Zucchini Marmalade mixture can be frozen for up to 1 week.

Eggplant Cinnamon Jam and Walnut Rugelach with Tahini Glaze

Monday, May 15, 2023

Active Time: 1 hrs 30 mins, Total Time: 6 hrs 25 mins, Yield: 36 cookies 

Ingredients: 

Dough 

Eggplant and Walnut Filling 

Additional Ingredients 

Tahini Glaze 

Directions: 

Notes: If date syrup is not available, substitute 2 tablespoons honey and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. 

If the dough has chilled for more than a few hours, test to see if it will crack when rolled out. If it cracks, let the dough stand for 10 to 20 minutes until it can be smoothly rolled out. Do not let the dough warm up to room temperature. 

To Make Ahead: Dough and walnut Eggplant Cinnamon filling may be made 1 day ahead of time. Wrap dough in plastic wrap, and place the filling in an airtight container; store in the refrigerator. Tahini glaze can be made 1 day in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container. Let glaze come to room temperature, and stir well, adding boiling water by the teaspoon as needed for desired consistency.

13 Cheese & Preserve Pairings

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Slow Cooker Root Beer BBQ Pork Ribs

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Serves: 4, Prep Time: 10 Minutes, Cook Time: 6 Hours, Total Time: 6 Hours, 10 Minutes

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Directions:

Pro tip: For charred bits that will add a smoky flavor and make it seem as though the ribs came fresh off the grill, brush the ribs with sauce and place them under the broiler for just a few minutes instead of placing them back into the slow cooker.

Pesto-and-Cheese-Stuffed Brioche Scrolls with Bacon-Tomato Jam

Friday, April 21, 2023

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Directions: 

Make Ahead: Brioche dough base can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 16 hrs. 

Note: Scrolls are best served warm. To reheat, warm at 300°F for 5 mins before topping with bacon jam & garnishing.

Stone Fruit and Cheese Pasteles

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Active Time: 1 hrs, Total Time: 8 hrs, Servings: 8 

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Directions: 

Champagne Glazed Ham

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Great for Christmas or Easter, this ham is so simple to make and has a great glaze made with our Champagne Jelly.

Makes: 18 servings, Active Time: 20 minutes, Total Time: 3 hours

Ingredients:

6 pounds semi-boneless smoked ham half

5 oz of Champagne Jelly

1 tablespoon Apple Cider Jelly

Directions:

Cheddar Cheese Coins

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Ingredients: 

Directions: 

Make Ahead: Cheese coin logs can be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and frozen for up to 1 month. Let thaw in the refrigerator overnight (12 hours) before slicing and baking. Baked coins may be stored in an airtight container with 1 bread slice (to help keep coins from going stale) at room temperature for up to 3 days. 

Variations: 

Green Chile and Cornmeal Coins:

In step 1, prepare the recipe as directed, substituting cornstarch with 2 tablespoons fine yellow cornmeal and dry mustard with 1 tablespoon Hatch green chile powder (such as Desert Provisions). When adding water to the butter mixture, add 1 teaspoon of Habanero Jelly with the first addition of water. Proceed with the recipe as directed. 

Benne and Black Pepper Coins 

Bacon-Cheddar Cheese Coins 

In step 1, reduce the salt amount to 1/2 teaspoon and add 3 to 4 tablespoons of Bourbon Bacon Jam to the cheese mixture with the first addition of butter. Proceed with the recipe as directed.

Monkey Butter Challah Fritters with Sweet Tahini Sauce

Monday, March 20, 2023

Active Time: 55 mins, Total Time: 55 mins, Servings: 12 

Ingredients: 

Fritters: 

Sauce: 

Additional Ingredients: 

Directions: 

Make in Advance: Fritters may be made up to 1 day in advance; store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Place in a 250°F oven until heated through before serving. The Sweet Tahini Sauce may be made up to 2 days in advance without silan; store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Orange-Cardamom Marmalade Morning Buns

Sunday, March 12, 2023

Active Time: 45 mins, Chill Time: 8 hrs, Total Time: 10 hrs 20 mins, Servings: 12

Ingredients:

Dough

Filling

Directions:

Skewered Shrimp and Ham with Apple Jelly

Saturday, March 4, 2023

Total Time: 50 mins, Yield: 45 pieces

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Cherry Cheesecake Dip

Friday, February 24, 2023

Total Time: 5 minutes, Servings: 10 servings

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Instructions:

Sacher Torte Cookies

Thursday, February 16, 2023

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min., Bake: 15 min./batch + cooling, YIELD: about 2-1/2 dozen.

Ingredients:

GLAZE:

Directions:

Cherry Bakewell Cookies

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

YIELDS: 24, PREP TIME: 15 mins, TOTAL TIME: 2.5 hours

Ingredients:

COOKIES-

ICING-

Directions:

COOKIES

ICING: In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar and milk until combined.

6. Using a spoon or a small squeeze bottle, drizzle icing on top of the cooled cookies.

Pineapple Star Cookies

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling, Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling, YIELD: 2 dozen.

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Directions:

Austrian Nut Cookies

Monday, January 23, 2023

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling, Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling, YIELD: 10 sandwich cookies.

Ingredients:

FROSTING:

Directions:

Marmalade Thumbprint Cookies

Sunday, January 15, 2023

Time: About 1 hour

INGREDIENTS: 

-1/2 lb unsalted butter, 2 sticks

-2/3 cup granulated sugar

-2 large egg yolks

-The seeds from 1 vanilla bean, or 1 tsp vanilla extract

-2 cups all-purpose flour

-1/2 cup Orange Cinnamon Marmalade

-2/3 cup confectioners sugar

-milk or cream to thin

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Risalamande - Danish Rice Pudding

Saturday, January 7, 2023

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes, Servings: 8 

The tradition is to serve all of the rice pudding and whoever gets the whole almond wins a prize. If you're the one who finds the almond you're supposed to tuck it in your cheek or hide it so no one knows it's been found. That way everyone is forced to eat all the rice pudding in the entire house thinking the almond might still be available to be found.

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Instructions:

Note: If you simmer your rice and milk mixture too long it'll get very stiff and solid after it has cooled. This is normal, just add a bit of milk to loosen it up if you want, but the whipping cream will do all the loosening you need really. This is all done to taste. If you like a sweeter rice pudding, add more sugar. Ditto for the Scotch Bonnet Cherry Jelly.

Pull Apart Baked Cranberry Brie Bread Bowl

Friday, December 30, 2022

Prep Time: 5 minutes, Cook Time: 20 minutes, Total Time: 25 minutes, Servings: 6 

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Eggnog Panna Cotta with Cranberry Preserves

Thursday, December 22, 2022

PREP TIME: 25 mins, COOK TIME: 10 mins, CHILL TIME: 2 hrs, TOTAL TIME: 2 hrs 35 mins

INGREDIENTS:

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Mincemeat, Marzipan, and Apple Bread Wreath

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Prep Time: 20 minutes, Cook Time: 30 minutes, Rising Time: 2 hours, Serving: 10 people

Ingredients:

Dough:

Filling:

Instructions:

Cranberry Pepper Jelly Dip

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Ingredients:

Instructions:

25 Grown-Up Versions of Peanut Butter & Jelly

Monday, November 28, 2022

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Coronation Chicken

Saturday, November 12, 2022

A salad fit for a king! This recipe was inspired by the original, which was made for Queen Elizabeth’s coronation luncheon in 1953. Studded with dried apricots & toasted almonds, the salad is finished with a curry cream sauce. It's sweet, crunchy, savory, & has a hint of spice — & perfect to serve over lettuce or between bread for a satisfying sandwich.

Total: 55 min (includes cooling time) Active: 25 min Yield: 8 cups

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Cook’s Note: Rather than dispose of the poaching liquid, reuse it! The liquid is a bit thinner than regular broth but still has plenty of flavors. Use it to cook rice or quinoa or to make a delicately flavored soup.

Salt-and-Pepper Sandwich Cookies with Strawberry Margarita Preserves

Friday, November 4, 2022

Active: 1 hr, Total: 1 hr 30 mins, Yield: Makes 18 sandwiches

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Directions:

Make-Ahead: The salt-and-pepper cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Halloween Sugar Cookie Pizza

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Take a page out of Food & Wine Magazine by making their Halloween Sugar Cookie Pizza using our Strawberry Margarita Preserves www.foodandwine.com/recipes/halloween-sugar-cookie-pizza This is a playful riff on the classic margarita pizza, made with a crisp sugar cookie “crust,” Strawberry Margarita Preserves, & marshmallows. This would also be terrific with a peanut butter cookie crust.

Active: 30 mins, Total: 1 hr 10 mins, Yield: 8

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Directions-

Make-Ahead: The cookie dough can be frozen for up to 1 month.

Strawberry Crème Fraîche Biscuits

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Active: 35 mins, Total: 1 hr 35 mins, Yield: 12

Ingredients:

BISCUITS:

WHIPPED Crème Fraîche:

Directions:

Sensational Strawberry Sorbet

Monday, October 3, 2022

Makes almost 3 cups

Ingredients:

Directions:

7 Jarcuterie Ideas

Sunday, September 25, 2022

1. The JALAPEÑO POPPER Platter

For those who like it hot. It’s no surprise this appetizer is a timeless favorite: Cream cheese is just the cool, rich match for spicy jalapeños. https://www.jpsdelights.com/blog-posts/recipes-ideas#h.p_khFBVgrg5c0h 

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2. The ITALIAN DELI Platter in a Jar

When it comes to cheese boards, prosciutto is the best for a reason. It’s sweet, salty, and goes beautifully with soft and hard cheeses alike. Here, we pair it with Italian cheeses and other antipasto favorites.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Slice provolone and pecorino Romano however you’d like (cubes, slices, triangles—you name it). Take a few slices of prosciutto and roll each one into a cylinder-like shape so it can stand up straight in the jar. Skewer pepperoncini and roasted red peppers on toothpicks. Fill the bottom of the jar with pieces of crusty Italian bread (or prop a piece on the rim of the jar). Fill in the rest of the jar with the skewered ingredients and cheese.


3. The TACO TUESDAY Platter

If you really want to wow your guests, look no further than this Mexican-inspired number that boasts tiny versions of your favorite handhelds. Fair warning: You just might want to make a double batch, because odds are everyone will want seconds.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Start by making or buying a batch of mini empanadas. While they bake, fill the try with tortilla chips. Then, take either a cut piece of a full-size corncob or a few baby corn cobs and grill them. (You can also just lightly brown them in a grill pan or skillet on the stove.) Roll them in queso fresco crumbles and top them with cilantro, spices like chile powder or Tajín, and a spritz of lime, and skewer them to create a mini elote. Top the tortilla chips with fresh pico de gallo, guacamole, and queso fresco. Finally, prop the empanada and corn skewers up in the jar.


4. The PIZZA NIGHT Platter in a Jar

Your kids will be psyched to see their favorite dinner’s latest glow-up. Think of this as a deconstructed pizza in a jar, plus a few bonus snacks.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Place a small cup of warm marinara or pesto at the bottom of each jar for dipping. Make or buy a few mini garlic knots and skewer them. Make a few bocconcini (aka fresh pearl mozzarella) skewers as well. Stand the skewers up in the jar alongside mozzarella cheese sticks, pepperoni sticks and thin, crispy breadsticks.


5. The GREEK Platter in a Jar

Dress Feta up with other Mediterranean favorites for a charcuterie that doubles as dinner.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Fill a small cup with tzatziki and place it at the bottom of the jar for dipping. Make a batch of Greek lemon chicken or gyro meat skewers. Slice a slab of feta, as well as some thin, long cucumber sticks. Stand the skewers, cheese and cucumber up vertically in the jar, along with pitted kalamata olives stacked on toothpicks. Toast some pita points, spread them with hummus and nestle them in the jar, or cut a slit in each and stick them on the jar’s rim.


6. The BRUNCH Platter

Psst: We know what you’re cooking Sunday morning. This recipe calls on a handful of breakfast essentials and assembles them in a fun way that’s impressive enough to serve to company. (Pro tip: Keep the cooked waffles/French toast sticks and scrambled eggs on a baking sheet in a 200-degree oven until you’re ready to assemble and serve, so they don’t get cold.)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Whip up a batch of French toast sticks or cinnamon-sugar waffle quarters (or buy the premade, frozen kind—we won’t tell!). Stand them up in the jar, with or without skewers. Make scrambled eggs with shredded cheddar and put a layer on the board. Fry a few slices of bacon; while they cook, assemble fruit kebabs with produce of your choice. Lay the bacon alongside the fruit. If you’re feeling extra, finish it off with a mini biscuit spread with preserves.


7. The CANDY LAND Platter in a Jar

Our favorite thing about jarcuterie is that cheese and meat don’t need to be included. You can go ham with just about any ingredients you can think of, from a pancake board to chocolate charcuterie. This dessert alternative is all about sweets. Might we suggest whipping these up before an epic movie marathon?

INSTRUCTIONS:

Add a layer of yogurt or chocolate-covered pretzels to the bottom of the jar. Next, add a layer of chocolate truffles or fun-sized chocolates. Cut up a few Rice Krispie Treats (feel free to use shaped cookie-cutters instead of just slicing them) and skewer them. Fold up a few Sour Strips or gummies and stick a skewer through them. Position all the skewers in the jar and fill the rest of the space with rock candy and lollipops.

Strawberry Amaranth Porridge with Cardamom

Saturday, September 17, 2022

Total: 20 mins, Yield: 2 to 4

Ingredients:

Directions:

Strawberry-Mango Paletas

Friday, September 9, 2022

Active: 30 mins, Total: 5 hrs 30 mins, Yield: 8 ice pops

Ingredients:

Directions:

Make-Ahead: The paletas can be covered and frozen in a single layer for up to 1 week.

Pink Grapefruit, Sparkling Wine, & Basil Granita

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

Recipe:

Stilton Sirloin Burgers with Sweet & Spicy Double Onion Marmalade

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Total: 50 mins, Yield: 8 mini burgers

Ingredients:

Directions:

Light a grill. Generously season the sirloin with salt and pepper. Mix gently, then shape into eight 1-inch-thick patties; season again with salt and pepper. Grill the burgers, turning once until charred on the outside and pink within, about 3 minutes per side. Just before the burgers are done, top them with the Stilton. Transfer to a platter. Lightly grill the buns. Set the burgers on the buns. Top with the Sweet & Spicy Double Onion Marmalade and lettuce and serve.

Serve with sweet potato fries and a glass of bourbon.

Strawberry Tamales

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Active: 45 mins, Total: 2 hrs 45 mins, Yield: 8

Ingredients:

Directions:

Make-Ahead: The uncooked tamales can be frozen for 2 weeks; steam from frozen. The cooked tamales can be refrigerated for 2 days and rewarmed to serve.

Michelada Gingembre

Monday, August 8, 2022

Makes 1 Drink

Ingredients:

Directions: 

Fill a chilled pint glass halfway with ice.  Add the Sprite, lemon juice, Simple Syrup, ginger juice, hot sauce, Habanero Jelly, Meyer Lemon and Vanilla Marmalade, and Mountain Dew Jelly; stir well.  Add enough beer to fill the glass; top with the salt.  As you finish the drink, continue to pour

Frozen Strawberries-and-Cream Pops

Sunday, July 31, 2022

Active: 15 mins, Total: 6 hrs 35 mins, Yield: 10

Ingredients:

Directions:

Process milk, crème fraîche, heavy cream, honey, vanilla, and salt in a blender on medium-high speed until fully combined, about 30 seconds.

Divide Strawberry Margarita Preserves evenly among 10 (3-ounce) ice pop molds (about 1 tablespoon per mold). Divide cream mixture evenly among molds; stir gently to combine. Insert ice-pop sticks or food-safe craft sticks, and freeze until firm, about 6 hours or up to overnight.

Raspberry & Cherry Chipotle BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Saturday, July 23, 2022

Total Time 7:20 - Prep 0:20 / Cook 7:00, 4 Servings

INGREDIENTS: 

Ribs

Dry Rub

Raspberry and Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce

PREPARATION:

Redhead in Bed

Friday, July 15, 2022

Total: 5 mins, Yield: 5 drinks

Ingredients:

Directions:

In a blender, combine Strawberry Margarita Preserves, vodka, ice, and puree.  Fill 5 collins glasses halfway with ice. Pour the cocktail into the glasses, top each with about 1 tablespoon of Riesling and serve.

Grilled Edible Cheeseboard

Thursday, July 8, 2022

Total: 1 hr 30 min, Active: 30 min, Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients:

Directions:

Grilled Strawberry-Avocado Toasts with Burrata

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Total: 45 mins, Yield: 4

Ingredients:

Directions:

Spicy Cherry Cordial

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Active: 30 mins, Total: 1 hr, Yield: 4 cups

Ingredients:

Directions:

Tips: Cherry cordial may be stored in resealable glass jars in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Orange Marmalade Martini

Monday, June 13, 2022

2 Servings 

Ingredients

Directions:

Red, Hot, & Cool Raspberries

Sunday, June 5, 2022

Active: 25 mins, Total: 50 mins, Yield: 4

Ingredients:

Directions:

Frozen Strawberry Custard with Lemon Curd Swirl

Saturday, May 28, 2022

Active: 1 hr 20 mins, Total: 4 hrs 30 mins, Yield: Makes 2 quarts

Ingredient:

Directions:

Make-Ahead: The custard can be frozen for up to 1 week.

Tartiflette

Friday, May 20, 2022

Active: 45 mins, Total: 2 hrs. 5 mins, Yield: 8

Ingredients:

Directions: 

Suggested Pairing: Dry, powerful Chablis.

Smoked Cherry Bounce

Thursday, May 12, 2022

Active: 35 mins, Total: 2 hrs 40 mins, Yield: 26

Ingredient:

Directions:

Notes: Don’t rush this cordial; our testers found it drinkable after 2 months but exponentially smoother after 3 months.

Grilled Short Ribs with Smoky Blackberry Barbecue Sauce

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Active: 45 mins, Total: 1 hr 30 mins, Yield: 4

Ingredients:

Directions:

Make-Ahead: The Blackberry Jam sauce can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Suggested Pairing: Peppery, blackberry-rich Petite Sirah from California was practically made for sticky barbecue.

Huevos Rancheros with Raspberry Chipotle

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Serving Size: 1

FOR THE SALSA

FOR THE HUEVOS

INSTRUCTIONS

Pimento Cheeseburgers with Bacon Jam

Monday, April 18, 2022

Total: 45 mins, Yield: 4

A heavenly bacon cheeseburger.  The pimento cheese and sweet Bacon Jam both melt into one dreamy, messy bite—this is not a burger for the faint of palate.

PIMENTO CHEESE:

BURGERS:

Directions:

Oatmeal with Strawberries, Toasted Walnuts, and Skyr

Sunday, April 10, 2022

Total: 15 mins Yield: 2

Ingredients:

Directions:

Brewsky Sangria 

Saturday, April 2, 2022

Makes 8 drinks

Ingredients:

Directions:

Slowly pour the beer into a pitcher.  Stir in 1 cup of lemon juice, the triple sec, and the Sirop de Liège.  Fill pint glasses halfway with ice.  Add the sangria and garnish with the Bosc pear slices.

Ham-Jam Sandwiches 

Friday, March 25, 202

~ Total: 10 mins, Yield: 4 to 6

No picnic is complete without these effortless sandwiches from 2007 Best New Chef Gabriel Rucker, the genius behind Portland knockouts Le Pigeon, Canard, and Little Bird Bistro.  Best-quality baguettes get a thick slather of butter and goat cheese, dollops of jewel-toned Blueberry Preserves, and ribbons of salty prosciutto.  Wrap these sandwiches in plastic wrap and stash them in the top of your cooler for a perfect lunch on a sunny Saturday.

Ingredient: 

Directions: 

Suggested Pairing: Light-bodied cru Beaujolais.

Jerk-Smoked Duck with Peach Barbecue Sauce

Thursday, March 18, 2022

~ Active: 1 hr 30 mins, Total: overnight plus 3 hrs., Yield: 4 to 6

The combination of jerk seasoning and peach-sweetened barbecue sauce is also a great match for grilled chicken halves.

Ingredients:

Directions:

Suggested Pairing: Smoky, savory Rioja.

Peach & Rosemary Fizz with Peach & Prosecco Preserve

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Makes 2

Ingredients

Rosemary Simple Syrup Ingredients

Directions

Agnolotti Pasta with Oma Cheese & Stone Fruit

Tuesday, March 1. 2022

~ Serving Size: 3-4

FOR THE PASTA

FOR THE PASTA FILLING

FOR THE APRICOT WINE SAUCE

INSTRUCTIONS

Breakfast Tea Gin Cup

Monday, February 21. 2022

Makes 2

Ingredients:

Recipe: 

Brew a small pot of tea & then cool down the liquid by adding a handful of ice cubes. Add the tea, gin, lemon juice, & Plum & Gin Preserves to a large ice-filled cocktail shaker. If you have a small shaker, divide the above into two. Strain into ice-filled china teacups or coupe glasses before garnishing with a lemon twist.

British Bubble & Squeak with Tomato Marmalade

Sunday, February 13. 2022

Serving Size: Serves 2

INSTRUCTIONS:

For a delicious crunch, top Bubble & Squeak with slices of Bread & Butter Pickles or Candied Jalapenos

Habanero Jelly & Tofu Stir Fry

Saturday, February 5, 2022

Serving Size: Serves 2

Ingredients:

Instruction:

For extra crunch texture & spicy heat, dice Candied Jalapeno & toss it into the Habanero Jelly sauce

Jam Bellini 

Friday, January 28, 2022

Makes 6

Ingredients:

Recipe:

Escargot in Wine

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Ingredients:

Directions:

Agnolotti Pasta with Oma, Stone Fruit, & Honey

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Serving Size: Serves 3-4

FOR THE PASTA

-1 cup all-purpose flour

-5 egg yolks

-2 large eggs

FOR THE PASTA FILLING

-1 cup Oma cheese by Jasper Hill

-½ cup Mascarpone cheese (we used Vermont Creamery)

-2 Tbsp Arrowroot powder

-6 oz of Stone Fruit Jelly

-1 Tbsp Honey

FOR THE STONE FRUIT WINE SAUCE

INSTRUCTIONS:

Moqueca Brazilian Fish Stew with Spicy Tomato Marmalade

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Serving Size: Serves 2-3

INSTRUCTIONS

Plating tip: place a piece of fish on a plate, add the stew over fish to keep moist, then garnish with 1 tsp Curried Tomato Marmalade accompanied by cilantro or microgreens on top.

Frosty Strawberry-and-Cream Milk Shakes

Monday, December 27, 2021

Yield: 4 shakes

Ingredients:

Directions:

In a blender, puree all ingredients until smooth. Pour into 4 glasses. Top the milkshakes with some of the Strawberry Margarita  Preserves and serve.

Juniper-Rubbed Roast Duck with Cherry Jus

Sunday, December 19, 2021

Active: 1 hr 10 mins, Total: 21 hrs 45 mins, Yield: 4

Ingredients

Directions

TORTILLA DE PATATAS (SPANISH OMELETTE)

Saturday, December 11, 2021

Serving Size: Serves 6

Ingredients

-5 large potatoes, diced into 1” cubes (Yukon Gold or Russet)

-⅓ cup olive oil

-8 large eggs

-4 Tbsp Sweet & Spicy Double Onion Marmalade

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Bring a skillet to medium heat, add olive oil, potatoes, & stew until softened

2. Strain potatoes into a bowl & save half the oil

3. Beat eggs with 2 Tbsp Sweet & Spicy Double Onion Marmalade, pour over potatoes, season with salt & pepper

4. Add saved oil back to the skillet, add potato mix & - with a spatula - gently shape omelet & cook 5 to 7 minutes

5. Place a flat plate over the skillet, invert - placing omelet on the plate - & then ease back into the skillet to cook another side until golden

6. Remove from skillet, serve with a little extra Sweet & Spicy Double Onion Marmalade on the side ~ & Enjoy!

For a deliciously spicy, textured finish to your tortilla, dice candied Jalapenos & add to potato mix just before cooking

This tortilla is also phenomenal made with our Curried Tomato Marmalade for a light, bright flavor ~ So Good!

Cranberry & Cherry Punch

Friday, December 3, 2021

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

Instructions

Eggplant & Pumpkin Seed Bruschetta

Thursday, November 25, 2021 

Ingredients 

Directions

1. Mix equal parts of cream & goat cheeses.  Leave the cream cheese on the counter for an hour to get soft.  Add honey & mix.

2. Slice your French bread, coat with EVOO, salt, & pepper. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.

3. Layer on the cheese mixture, Eggplant Cinnamon Jam, and pumpkin seeds

Cranberry Spritz

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Combine Cranberry Orange Jelly and gin in a shaker filled with ice and shake until the shaker becomes uncomfortably cold. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and top with sparkling wine.  Garnish with frozen cranberries if you have any lying around.

Pasta with Pumpkin Brown Butter Sauce

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Total: 15 mins, Yield: 4

Ingredients:

Directions:

Pumpkin Mousse

Monday, November 1, 2021

Total: 10 mins, Yield: 4

Ingredients: 

-1/2 cup pumpkin butter

-1/4 cup crème Fraiche

-1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions:

In a medium bowl, whisk the pumpkin butter into the crème Fraiche. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the pumpkin mixture into the freshly whipped cream until combined. Spoon into ramekins & refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Sour Cherry–Glazed Ribs

Sunday, October 24, 2021

Active: 1 hr, Total: 3 hrs 30 mins, Yield: 4 to 6

Ingredients

Directions

Make-Ahead: The barbecue sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Spicy Pizza Portuguesa with Eggs, Ham, & Olives

Saturday, October 16, 2021

Serving Size: 12-inch pizza

INSTRUCTIONS

Cheesy French Onion Tartiflette

Friday, October 8, 2021

Serving Size: 4

Ingredient 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F

2. Stack potato slices vertically then spread out horizontally in a casserole dish and drizzle with a dash of olive oil

3. Melt butter in a medium-heat saucepan, add flour, and stir constantly for 2 - 3 minutes to make a roux

4. Add milk and wine to your roux, simmer until thickens, then add 1/4 jar Sweet & Spicy Double Onion Marmalade and melt in cheddar

5. Pour sauce over potatoes, top with soft cheese slices, and finish with dollops of Sweet & Spicy Double Onion Marmalade

6. Cover with foil, bake 1 hour, remove foil, then bake further 40 minutes until potatoes are cooked and golden

7. Garnish with parsley ~ and Enjoy!

We also love Tartiflette with Curried Tomato Marmalade and cheddar, and our Garlic Jelly with a creamy blue ~ So Good!

Almond Rice Pudding with Spicy Cherry Sauce and Caramel Cream

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Active: 50 mins, Total: 2 hrs, Yield: 8

Ingredient 

Directions

Make-Ahead: The recipe can be prepared through Step 2 and refrigerated overnight.

Grilled Strawberry-Rhubarb Sangria

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Total: 30 mins, Yield: 6 to 8

Ingredients

Directions

In a small pot, combine the brown sugar and white wine with 1/2 cup of water and bring to a simmer, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Dice 4 of the strawberries and add them to the syrup along with the chopped rhubarb and the vanilla bean. Simmer until the rhubarb is tender, 4 minutes. Transfer the syrup to a heatproof bowl and add the sprig of lemon verbena. Let cool, then refrigerate until cooled completely, about 45 minutes. Strain the syrup through a fine sieve set over a bowl, pressing on the solids.

Light a grill. Thread the remaining strawberries on the skewers and grill over moderately high heat until lightly charred, about 5 minutes. Let cool completely, then cut the strawberries in half lengthwise.

In a pitcher, combine Moscato Wine Jelly, Strawberry Margarita Preserves, the rhubarb syrup with half of the grilled strawberries, and the Prosecco. Serve the sangria over ice, garnished with the remaining grilled strawberries, lemon verbena sprigs, and grilled rhubarb stalks, if using.

Strawberry Cake with Sour Whipped Cream

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Active: 30 mins, Total: 3 hrs, Yield: 8

Ingredients:

Cake-

Toppings-

Directions

Make-Ahead: The cake can be prepared through Step 2 and loosely wrapped in foil. Store at room temperature overnight.

BRITISH SEVILLE ORANGE MARMALADE CAKE

Monday, September 6, 2021

Yield: 1 cake

INSTRUCTIONS:

Prime Rib with Spicy Cherry Conserva, Truffle, & Chocolate

Sunday, August 29, 2021

Active: 1 hr 15 mins, Total: 5 hrs 15 mins, Yield: 12 to 14

Ingredient

Directions

1. Put the prime rib roast on a large rimmed baking sheet and generously season all over with salt. Refrigerate uncovered overnight. Let the roast stand at room temperature for 2 hours before cooking.

2. Preheat the oven to 475°. Set a rack in a large roasting pan and lay the rosemary sprigs across the rack. Season the roast all over with salt and set it on the rosemary, fat side up. Roast for 30 minutes, until browned. Reduce the oven temperature to 275° and roast for 40 minutes longer, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers about 65°. Remove from the oven and let stand for 30 minutes. Return the roast to the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 125°, 40 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let rest for 30 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the Scotch Bonnet Cherry Jelly with a pinch of salt and pepper over moderately high heat until soft. Keep warm over very low heat.

4. Transfer the roast to a very large carving board. Carve between the bones. Spread the steaks with some softened butter and top with the warm Scotch Bonnet Cherry conserva, finely grated chocolate, and shaved truffle. Serve.

Yucatán Garlic Butter Shrimp

Saturday, August 21, 2021

Prep Time: 5 Minutes, Cook Time: 8 Minutes, Total Time: 13 Minutes, Servings: 6

Ingredients:

 Instructions:

Strawberry, Banana, and Almond Butter Smoothie

Friday, August 13, 2021

Total: 10 mins, Yield: 1 drink

Ingredients

Directions

ALBÓNDIGAS EN SALSA DE ALMENDRAS 

(SPANISH MEATBALLS WITH ALMOND SAUCE)

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Serving Size: Serves 4

Ingredients

Directions

No-Cook Blackberry Lemon Ice Cream

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Makes 2 quarts

Ingredients: 

Directions:

Summer Berry Pudding 

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

~PREP TIME: 30 MINUTES, 10 Servings 

Ingredients

Preparation:

Grilled Corn with Mango-Habanero Butter 

Monday, July 12, 2021

Ingredients:

Directions:

Make-Ahead: The mango-habanero butter can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

A Blackberry Jam Bramble

Sunday, July 4, 2021

Ingredients:

Combine everything in a shaker filled with ice and shake until it gets too cold to hold.  Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a lowball filled with crushed ice, and garnish with a strip or lemon zest, or a blackberry if you have one lying around.

Elevated Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Saturday, June 26, 2021

~7 Minutes Reading Time

Today we're taking a page out of Insider's Erin McDowell's book with 20 easy ways to make grilled cheese sandwiches better using things you have in your kitchen.  https://www.insider.com/easy-ways-elevate-grilled-cheese-sandwiches-2021-1?amp 

Preserves

To add a ton of flavor to a simple grilled cheese, adding ingredients like chutney, tomato jam, or bacon jam can totally change the flavor profile... If you've got sweet or savory condiments like pepper jelly or onion relish sitting in the back of your fridge, those work great in a grilled cheese...

Sourdough Bread

"You don't want to choose a bread that's super dense or something that's not going to get crisp," Laura Werlin, the author of "Grilled Cheese, Please" and "Great Grilled Cheese" told Insider. "Sourdough is my go-to bread for grilled cheese sandwiches. It's the most versatile and keeps it interesting. Texturally, it's got all these little nooks and crannies that allow the butter, oil, or mayonnaise to really crisp up."

"You want to get the ratio of bread to cheese right, and you're not going to get that if your bread is too thick," she continued. "A half-inch slice of bread is what I recommend."

"What you want to be careful of is choosing a bread that has sugar in it," Heidi Gibson said. "If your bread has sugar in it, it will burn more quickly. You're going to be better off with a more rustic bread than a loaf of processed sandwich bread."

Grated Cheese 

"With grilled cheese sandwiches, the world is your oyster," Laura Werlin told Insider. "You can put almost anything you like in between two slices of bread with cheese and grill it. However, it's called a grilled cheese for a reason — you still want the cheese to be the star."

"Grated cheese often works better than sliced cheese," Werlin said. "That's because you want the cheese to melt as quickly as possible, so the bread doesn't have a chance to burn. There's nothing more disappointing than making a grilled cheese sandwich and cutting it open to find the cheese isn't oozing out because it's not cooked through."

Werlin also explains that you can mix butter with some grated Parmesan and brush it on the outside to get a crispy coating.

Experimenting with different cheeses, like blue cheese, can seriously up your grilled cheese game.

Blue Cheese

Werlin recommends using cheeses that are "medium to medium-hard," such as Monterey Jack, Swiss, or Gruyere. Heidi Gibson also recommends a cheese like Havarti, which is a little softer and melts very easily.

You can also experiment with cheeses that have a distinct flavor, such as goat cheese, blue cheese, or ricotta. However, you want to be sure that none of the other ingredients compete or distract with the flavor of the cheese you choose.

"The cheese or cheeses that you use will determine the ooze factor," Werlin said. "There's nothing better than melted brie, but if you use just that on a grilled cheese sandwich it doesn't become a stretchy cheese, it just becomes kind of messy. If you want the stretchy factor, you're going to want to add a slightly harder cheese to get that stretch factor."

Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise can add another savory flavor element to a grilled cheese sandwich, so you just want to be wary if you're using other strongly flavored ingredients.  "Mayonnaise definitely makes for a crisp sandwich, there's no question," Laura Werlin said.  Many home cooks swear by smearing your bread in mayonnaise to get your sandwich extra crispy.

Butter

However, butter is a chef-approved alternative that adds a deliciously rich flavor to grilled cheese.  "With grilled cheese sandwiches, it's a canvas," Heidi Gibson, the co-owner of American Grilled Cheese Kitchen in San Francisco, co-author of "Grilled Cheese Kitchen: Bread + Cheese + Everything in Between," and winner of multiple grilled cheese competitions, told Insider. "There's a lot of flexibility there. For me, that's part of the fun. How can I make a grilled cheese sandwich into something extraordinary with these humble beginnings?"

Both Laura Werlin and Heidi Gibson swear by using butter on the outside of grilled cheese sandwiches.  "I just love butter so much and the richness it brings to a sandwich," Werlin said. "What's on the inside will really dictate what fat I'm using. For example, if I'm making a riff on an Italian Caprese sandwich with tomato and basil, I'm not going to use butter. I'm going to use olive oil."

"You can also make a compound butter by softening the butter and mixing in whichever spices you want to use," Gibson said. "You can add chipotle powder, garlic, sage, rosemary, or thyme and get even more flavor in there. When you spread it on the outside, you get those layers of flavor."

Olive Oil

You can also experiment with different kinds of oils on the outside of your grilled cheese.  You can elevate the flavor of your grilled cheese by smearing the outside of your bread with everything from olive oil to truffle oil.   Werlin recommends always spreading or brushing the oil directly onto the bread, rather than in the pan, so that the bread gets evenly crispy.

Whether you're using oil, butter, or mayonnaise, Werlin also recommends using a nonstick pan for cooking your grilled cheese sandwich and covering it to expedite the melting of the cheese.

Peanut Butter 

In her book "Grilled Cheese, Please," Laura Werlin gives a recipe for a grilled cheese sandwich with whole wheat bread, peanut butter, bologna slices, cheese, and dill pickles. Though this might sound disgusting, she explains that, somehow, the flavors all come together.  "I cook those bologna slices a little bit to get them crispy and put a little mayonnaise on the outside," she told Insider. "It sounds weird, but it's honestly really good."

Bacon

Bacon makes everything more delicious, including grilled cheese sandwiches.  Bacon is an ingredient that might already be in your fridge or on your weekly grocery list, and adding it to a grilled cheese sandwich can take your meal to the next level. 

Ham

Ham pairs perfectly with easily melted cheeses like Swiss or Gorgonzola and adds a ton of flavor without any extra prep work. Simply add a slice or two or your favorite sandwich ham and you're good to go.  "Ham is great, but it should be thinly sliced," Werlin said. "You're adding that smokey flavor."

Pancetta 

Cured meats like pancetta or bacon last longer in your fridge than fresh meats and make a great addition to most grilled cheese sandwich combinations.  "I do like pancetta on grilled cheese sandwiches," Werlin said. "The only caveat is that, like bacon, you're going to have to cook it first."

Leafy Greens 

Leafy greens like spinach, broccoli rabe, or arugula can add a fresh quality and cut through the richness of the cheese.  A grilled cheese made with rich, gooey cheese and heavy bread can easily become too rich. Adding leafy greens and other vegetables can cut through that richness and make your sandwich more balanced.  "Arugula and spinach will melt brilliantly," Werlin said. "Almost any vegetable will lend itself to a grilled cheese sandwich, but if it's a hard vegetable like a carrot or broccoli or cauliflower, but they have to be briefly cooked first."

Cream Cheese

Adding a smear of your favorite flavored cream cheese can also make for an extra creamy sandwich.  Whether you opt for plain, scallion, or onion and chives, a light dolloping of cream cheese is sure to take your sandwich to the next level. However, be sure to either grill your sandwich quickly or go light on the cream cheese, as it will melt very quickly.

Avocado

Avocado adds a delicious creamy aspect to grilled cheeses, but you might want to choose a harder cheese with a slightly higher melting point so it doesn't make your sandwich too moist.

Roasted Peppers

Roasted or sautéed peppers also add a lot of flavor and texture to grilled cheese sandwiches.  Bell peppers can be used in a number of different recipes, so they'll never go to waste in your fridge. However, if you're using them in a grilled cheese sandwich, Laura Werlin recommends cooking them a little bit before adding them.

"Bell peppers should be a little bit softer when you put them in, so you might want to roast them," she said.  "The key with vegetables is getting the water out, otherwise you end up with a watery grilled cheese," Heidi Gibson told Insider.

Roasted Butternut Squash 

Heidi Gibson explains that part of the magic of making a gourmet grilled cheese is taking the flavor combinations you love and figuring out how to incorporate them into a grilled cheese sandwich.  "If you look at Italian dishes like butternut squash and sage ravioli, you can make that into a grilled cheese," she told Insider. "It's reformatting those beloved flavors. Butternut squash, Fontina cheese, and sage are great in a grilled cheese. You can make sage butter, roast slices of butternut squash, play with it, and voilà, you've got a really interesting grilled cheese."

Pickled Red Onion

Pickled red onion adds a briny flavor to grilled cheese sandwiches and can be prepared in a matter of minutes.  Laura Werlin and Heidi Gibson that adding pickled red onions is one way to easily elevate your grilled cheese sandwiches without a ton of effort.   "It takes five minutes to make pickled red onions and they work so well," Gibson said.

Pickles

Pickles also add a fantastic crunch to grilled cheese sandwiches.  "Pickled items are really delicious, particularly when you're using Alpine-style cheeses like Gruyere or Raclette," Werlin told Insider.  

"Olives and pickled okra also work really well in a grilled cheese," Gibson said. "Any time of pickle with a hard acid really balances out the cheese."

Tomato 

Tomato slices are a fan-favorite addition to grilled cheese sandwiches.  Cheese and tomato are a match made in heaven, so why not add this common ingredient to grilled cheese?  Werlin also explains that tomatoes are a great addition because you don't have to pre-cook them before adding them to a grilled cheese sandwich.

Leftovers 

If you have leftovers hanging around your kitchen, try incorporating them into your grilled cheese.  "You can take Indian dishes like butter chicken or chicken tagine you might have prepared the night before and put that inside a grilled cheese," Heidi Gibson told Insider. "It's delicious."

A Sidecar Named Desire

Friday, June 18, 2021

Ingredients:

Combine everything in a shaker filled with ice and shake until well chilled, about 12 seconds.  Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a chilled coupe glass, and express the oils from the zest over your drink.  If you feel like throwing some cocktail bitter in there for extra depth, you can.

Four Ingredients Glazed Sous-Vide Lamb Shanks

Thursday, June 10, 2021

~Total: 40 mins, Yield: 4

Ingredients:

Liberally season every side of each shank with kosher salt—it should be coated, but not caked—and place them in a vacuum, sous-vide, or double freezer bag (just set one freezer bag inside another).  Seal with a vacuum sealer or express the excess air using the water-immersion technique, then let the shanks hang out in the bath at 170℉ for 24 hours.

Once the cooking time has elapsed, remove the bag from the bath, set the shanks in an oven-safe dish, and pour the juices through a sieve into a sauce pan, along with the Scotch Bonnet Cherry Preserves and mustard.  Whisk to combine, then heat over medium-high heat until simmering.  Let reduce until it’s thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, then brush it over the lamb. Pop the lamb under the broiler for a few minutes, until the glaze starts to bubble and caramelize, then brush it with even more glaze.  Serve with the rest of your feast.

A Morning Martini

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Ingredients:

Add Mango Peach Jalapeño Jam and lemon juice to the bottom of an empty cocktail shaker and stir until jam dissolves.  Add gin and fill shaker with ice.  Shake and strain into a coupe or martini glass.  Sip and start your day off delightfully.

Sweet Wine Glazed Bananas

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Ingredients:

Instructions:

Fry firm bananas in butter until cooked through.  Add Mulled Red Wine Jelly and continue to cook until the bananas are coated.  Serve over French toast, waffles, pancakes or French vanilla ice cream.

Blackberry-Mint Margarita 

Monday, May 17, 2021

Ingredients:

Directions

1. If you like salt on your margarita, run a quarter of a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass and dip the rim in salt.

2. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, Cointreau, Blackberry Jam, Mulled Red Wine Jelly, and lime juice.

3. Using 2 sprigs of mint, put them in the palm of your hand and release some of the oils by clapping your hands together a few times.

4. Then add the mint to your cocktail shaker along with ice and shake for 10-15 seconds until chilled.

5. Fill your glass with fresh ice and strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into your glass.

6. Garnish with a mint sprig and enjoy.

How to Put Together a Charcuterie Board

Sunday, May 9, 2021

"Charcuterie spreads are gorgeous, delicious, and totally customizable, so it's no secret why they've stood the test of time.  While "charcuterie" technically means a range of different cured meats, they can go way beyond salami and prosciutto, featuring various cheeses, crackers, spreads, and produce.  The best part is that they don't require one second of actual cooking, but you probably know all this already.  Here's what you might not know about cheese boards: They don't need to cost you an arm and a leg to put together.  In fact, you can assemble a killer charcuterie board for less than $30. 

Meats

Making a charcuterie board is sort of like conquering the world's tastiest puzzle. All it takes is breaking up the board's elements into categories and choosing complementary ingredients for each. Soft, easy-to-grab meats are arguably the most important. They can be rolled, fanned, laid flat, or even turned into roses, depending on how you want to organize your board. Don't forget to have tongs or toothpicks nearby for easy lifting. Deli salami or jamón Ibérico work with a wide range of cheeses, but prosciutto is no doubt a crowd favorite. If you're looking for quality, be prepared to pay a bit more per ounce for prosciutto di Parma (aka buttery, top-tier prosciutto that's made in Parma and aged twice as long). To save, buy any sliced prosciutto from a brand you trust. (P.S.: Odds are you'll find the best deals and lowest prices in person at the grocery store, not online.)

Hard meats that need to be sliced, like Spanish chorizo or a log of soppressata, should be placed by hard cheeses with the proper knives (unless you want to make it easy on your guests and slice them in advance). Again, quality is usually linked to price, but you can likely find a few links of affordable chorizo in the deli section of your local supermarket.

Cheeses

It's a lot easier to choose the cheeses once you've already chosen the meats, since they narrow down your pairing options. Think of the meat's most prominent notes and what sort of flavor profile would complement it best. For instance, if you choose to use sweet-and-spicy salami, gouda would be a solid pairing option, since it's creamy, nutty, and smooth. If you went with buttery prosciutto, you might opt for an aged, salty cheese like Parmesan or pecorino Romano instead. Soppressata or pepperoni, which are bursting with notes of herbs and spices, would pair great with buttery, rich, fatty cheeses like cheddar or Havarti. You can also play with flavored cheeses, like those infused with wine or truffles, if they fit the rest of the spread or an overall theme.

Soft cheeses are also popular to include in charcuterie boards. They tend to pair best with fresh fruits and vegetables, dried fruits, jams, and nuts, as well as crackers and bread. Velvety soft cheeses like Brie go beautifully with sweet or acidic sides, like honeycomb, green apple slices, onion jam, or grapes, while mild soft cheeses like fresh mozzarella pair best with fresh produce, herbs, and tangy dressings or dips, like balsamic glaze. For salty, soft cheeses like feta or chèvre, add mild or sweet ingredients like roasted almonds or pine nuts, figs, sliced melon, or dried apricots to the board. Sweet soft cheeses, like mascarpone, shine brightest alongside berries, cherries, or chocolate.

Breads and Crackers

There's really no wrong choice when it comes to bread, crackers, and carbs in general. On a charcuterie board, their main purpose is typically to be a crispy vehicle for cheese, meat, and spreads. All you really need to consider is how their flavor will pair with the cheese and meat; it shouldn't be too tough, considering bread and crackers are pretty neutral tasting. For that reason, this section of your charcuterie board doubles can be an opportunity to play with visuals. Instead of rectangular crackers, why not go for long, thin breadsticks that you can arrange vertically in a jar? If you're including cheese crackers on the board, wouldn't Goldfish be a fun twist instead of standard square crackers? Then again, you truly can't go wrong with whole wheat crackers—they taste good with *everything* and are a bargain buy.

As for bread, baguette slices are classic, but we also love the idea of using toasted pita, hunks of sourdough, or crostini instead. Just be sure that there's 1) a cracker or bread to pair with the hard cheese and meat, 2) a cracker or bread that can hold up to being spread with the soft cheese and other spreads, and 3) a cracker or bread that's dippable, if you have dips or fondue on the board.

Produce and Snacks

Here's the part where you can show off your vast snacking experience. From your favorite roasted nuts to that special jar of olives you've been sitting on, every crudité and munchie can find a home on a charcuterie board. Here are a few boxes to check when you're planning your selections:

Something Fresh

When it comes to the price tag, apples are an easy win. You can lean tart or sweet depending on the other ingredients, and they're super cheap compared to some other popular charcuterie fruits, like berries. Oranges or clementines are also an affordable route, as well as celery, carrots, broccoli or radishes.

Something Briny or Acidic

There's truly no match for cheese like mouth-puckering olives, especially if your cheese selection is heavy on the salt (or includes feta). Their brininess also has the power to cut through fatty, rich cheeses like provolone or Camembert. We recommend heading to your local supermarket's olive bar so you can pick and choose exactly what you need.

That being said, we're also suckers for sweet gherkin pickles, which are super crisp, flavorful and less polarizing than uber-vinegary sour dill pickles. French cornichons are another great pickle to consider, since they're small and aesthetically adorable.

Something Crunchy

Nuts are traditional crunchy additions; a mix is always a hit, but almonds tend to be on the cheaper side. There are also a ton of flavored nuts to explore too, like the sweet Thai chili nuts. Wasabi peas, pork rinds, potato chips, fried garlic chips or roasted chickpeas are creative alternatives that will also get the job done. Whether you want to pile these snacks in loose or pour them into tiny bowls or jars first is up to you.

Dips and Spreads

Whether you want a pot of fig jam to pair with cheese and crackers or a bowl of tzatziki for dipping cucumber sticks and pita points in, dips and spreads are the final piece that pulls a charcuterie board together. Whole grain mustard is versatile and works with everything from sharp cheddar to smoked meats to pumpernickel bread. But most fruit jams are just as flexible and will add a pop of sweetness to soft and hard cheeses alike. Fancier options include pepper jelly (which tastes divine with buttery Havarti or white cheddar), onion jam, and hummus. You can even include Nutella or nut butter if your board is mostly fruit (or better yet, pancakes), or ranch dressing for raw vegetables. Just let your common sense and cravings lead the way." 

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Smokin' Sweet Chicken Wings with Cherry Barbecue Glaze

Saturday, May 1, 2021

~Total: 40 mins, Yield: 4

Ingredients:

-2 tablespoons unsalted butter

-1/2 medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia, finely chopped

-3/4 cup of Scotch Bonnet Cherry Jelly

-1/3 cup fresh lime juice

-Salt

-Freshly ground black pepper

-3 1/2 pounds chicken wings, tips discarded and wings split

Directions: 

Make-Ahead: The cherry glaze can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before using.

Suggested Pairing: Fresh, berry-rich Syrah from Washington state.

Linzer Cookies with Spiced Jam

Friday, April 23, 2021

~Active: 1 hr, Total: 2 hrs, Yield: Makes about 3 dozen cookies

Ingredients:


Directions:

Make-Ahead: The cookies can be kept in an airtight container for 5 days or frozen for 1 month. Redust with confectioners' sugar.

Sweet & Sticky Hot Wings

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Active: 15 mins, Total: 1 hr, Yield: 2 to 4

Ingredients:


Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 500°. Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with vegetable oil.  In a bowl, mix the flour with salt, garlic, onion, and paprika.  Add the chicken and toss to coat.  Spread the chicken on the baking sheet in a single layer and spray with vegetable oil.  Roast the chicken for 45 minutes, turning once or twice, until browned and crispy.

2. In a bowl, whisk the hot sauce with the butter and Apple Hot Pepper Jelly.  Add the chicken wings to the sauce and serve.

Herb-Crusted Pork Roast with Ginger-Eggplant Compote

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Active: 45 mins, Total: 1 hr 35 mins, Yield: 6

Ingredients


Directions:

Apple Butter Meatball Subs

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Serves 6

Ingredients

Instructions

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Cookies

Monday, March 22, 2021

Active: 40 mins, Total: 1 hr. 30 mins, Yield: Makes 12 sandwich cookies

Ingredients:

Cookie Dough


Filling


Directions:

Make the dough

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.  In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt.  In another medium bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the butter with both sugars at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.  Beat in the egg and vanilla, then beat in the dry ingredients in 3 batches, mixing well between additions.  Fold in the peanut butter until fully incorporated.

2. Scoop 24 one-inch balls of dough onto the baking sheets at least 2 inches apart.  Press the balls down slightly; they should be about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.  Sprinkle the tops with the chopped peanuts.  Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are light golden brown and the tops are slightly cracked; rotate the baking sheets halfway through.  Let the cookies cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a rack to let cool completely.

Meanwhile, make the filling

3. In a bowl, using a hand mixer, whip the peanut butter with the butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and salt at medium speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes.  Refrigerate for about 45 minutes, until chilled.

4. Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons of the filling on the underside of 12 cookies.  Spread 1 teaspoon of jam on the underside of the remaining cookies.  Sandwich the halves together and serve.

Make-Ahead: The assembled cookies can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Eggplant Cinnamon Bars with Red Wine and Anise Seeds

Sunday, March 14, 2021

Active: 1 hr, Total: 2 hrs 30 mins, Yield: about 4 dozen bars

Ingredients:

Filling: 

Dough:

Directions:

Make the filling:  In a saucepan, combine the Eggplant Cinnamon Jam, Red Wine Jelly, lemon zest, and anise seeds.  Simmer over low heat until the liquid is syrupy and reduced to 1/2 cup. Let the figs cool in their syrup, then puree in a food processor until smooth. Transfer the filling to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain tip.

Make the dough: 

Peanut Butter & Jelly Skillet Cake

Saturday, March 6, 2021

PREP TIME: 15 minutes, COOK TIME: 25 minutes, TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

FOR THE CAKE

FOR THE DRIZZLE

Instructions:

Grilled Ham and Cheese with Strawberry-Red-Wine Jam

Friday, February 26, 2021

~ Total: 30 mins, Yield: 10 sandwhiches 

Ingredients: 

Directions:

Heat a large griddle.   Spread 10 of the brioche slices with the jam.   Top with the ham and Gruyère and close the sandwiches.   Lightly butter the outside of the sandwiches and cook over moderate heat until toasted and the cheese is melted, 2 minutes per side.   Cut in half and serve right away.

Suggested Pairing: Pinot Noir is terrific with the melty cheese and smoky ham.

Chicken with Mango Peach Jalapeño Salsa

Thursday, February 18, 2021

~ Active: 35 mins, Yield: 4

Ingredients:

Directions:

Sage-Rubbed Pork Chops with Peach Chutney

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

~Active: 35 mins, Total: 2 hrs, Yield: 4


Ingredients:

Directions


Suggested Pairing: Medium-bodied Pinot Noir from Oregon is substantial enough to go with these pork chops and juicy enough for the Peach Chutney.

Eggplant and Stilton Squares

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

~Time: 20 minutes, Total: 3 hrs 15 mins, Yield: Makes 4 dozen squares


Ingredients:

Directions


Make-Ahead: The unbaked frozen pastry squares can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

French Onion Grilled Cheese

Monday, January 25, 2021

~Time: 10 minutes, Yield: 2 servings


Ingredients:

Directions

Breakfast Biscuit Sandwiches

Sunday, January 17, 2021

~Total: 1hr, Yield: Makes 10 breakfast biscuits


Ingredients:

Directions

Crispy Crab Cakes with Tomato Butter

Saturday, January 9, 2021

~Active: 1 hr., Total: 1hr 10 mins, Yield: 4


Ingredients:

Directions


Suggested Pairing: Bright, chalky Chablis.

Grilled Peach and Pineapple Melba Sundaes

Friday, January 1, 2021

~Active: 30 mins, Total: 50 mins, Yield: 6


Ingredients:

Directions

Make-Ahead: The grilled pineapple and peaches can be prepared and refrigerated overnight.

Duck Liver Pâté with Blackberry Jam

Thursday, December 24, 2020

~Active: 1 hr. 20 mins, Total: 7 hrs. 20 mins, Yield: 8


The tartness and texture of the blackberry jam is a nice contrast to the rich, silky pâté. Spoon the leftover blackberry jam on pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.


Ingredients:

DUCK LIVER PÂTÉ

BLACKBERRY CONSERVA

Grilled bread slices and whole-grain mustard, for serving


Directions

Make the duck liver pâté

While pâté chills, make the blackberry conserva


Make-Ahead: Duck liver pâté can be made up to 2 days in advance; blackberry conserva can be made 3 days in advance.


Suggested Pairing: Robust but elegant rosé Champagne.

Sweet & Spicy Double Onion Marmalade and Goat Cheese Rugelach

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

~ Active: 45 mins, Total: 1 hr., Yield: Makes about 30 cookies

Ingredients

Directions

Make Ahead: Dough can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in refrigerator.

Raspberry-Hazelnut Macaroons (Haselnussmakronen)

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

~ Active: 45 mins, Total: 1 hr., Yield: Makes about 30 cookies

Ingredients:

Directions

Make Ahead: The cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container between wax paper for up to 4 days.

November Food Holidays

Monday, November 30, 2020

~6 minutes Reading Time

Did you celebrate all the November food holidays?  Let us help you enjoy your last day of the month with our unique preserves and a little inspiration. 

National Peanut Butter Lovers Month pairs very well with our exotic preserves!

For breakfast along with our jams, smother peanut butter on some toast, waffles, or pancakes, or put a spoonful in your smoothie.  Mixed into yogurt with different kinds of fruit.  For lunch, dip veggies like carrots and celery with peanut butter swirled with marmalade. If you’re having a lazy dinner, slap together a quick PB, jelly, & banana sandwich for a sweet and salty meal that will keep you full for the night.

~Pair peanut butter with our Pear and Chocolate Jam, Pear Honey, Sirop de Liège, Mango Jam, Mai Tai Preserves, Mango, Coconut, and Macadamia Nut Conserve, Mango Peach Jalapeno Jam, Savory Spiced Mango Conserve.

National Raisin Bread Month

~Try it with our Caramel Apple Coffee Jam, Bourbon Bacon Jam, or Maple Bourbon Apple Butter. 

~If you go with our fruity and sweet berry preserves then don't forget to add the cream cheese. 

~Combine it with peanut butter & Monkey Butter

~Top it with Pear Honey

~Add a fried egg and Curried Tomato Marmalade on top

National Fun with Fondue Month

Fondue derives its name from the French word “fondre” which means “to melt.” Three types of fondue have developed over the years and each has a flavor profile all its own.

1. Cheese – The oldest fondue style and believed to have been developed by the Swiss, cheese is versatile. Blend a variety of cheese choices with white wine and dip vegetables, meat, and pieces of bread to have a complete fondue experience.

-Add a teaspoon of our Garlic Jelly to your cheese fondue base and if you're feeling spicy add a teaspoon of our Apple Hot Pepper Jelly!

2. Oil – While the French originally developed this savory fondue option for steak, we are only limited by our imagination. Add seasonings, dipping sauces, and your choice of protein and the fondue celebration begins!

-Lots of our preserves make excellent dipping sauces for you to taste: Sweet & Spicy Double Onion Marmalade, Pineapple Rum Preserves, Raspberry Chipotle Jam, Mountain Dew Jelly, Watermelon Jalapeno Jam,

3. Chocolate – When the United States discovered fondue, they added dessert. Dip fruit, pretzels, or cake bites. There’s really no limit to what we will fondue.

-Chocolate pairs great with orange, so for something more unusual try adding Cranberry Orange Jelly, Orange Cinnamon Marmalade, or Orange Whiskey Marmalade to your fondue.

~For an easier route sample our Pear and Chocolate Jam.  It tastes a great deal like a slice of pear dipped into chocolate fondue!

National Pepper Month

~Try our peppered preserves: Apple Hot Pepper Jelly, Habanero Jelly, Mango Peach Jalapeno Jam, Nectarine Habanero Jam, Raspberry Chipotle Jam, Scotch Bonnet Cherry Jelly, and Watermelon Jalapeño Jam

1.  Blend our Jackaloupe Preserves or Cantaloupe Jam with cucumber, yellow bell pepper, chili + something acidic (vinegar/lime), and olive oil for a quick melon gazpacho with just a hint of sweetness. 

2.  Use our Moscato Wine Jelly to braise broccoli with lemon pepper

3.  Toss cooked pasta in a frying pan with our Mulled Red Wine Jelly, Pecorino Romano cheese, parsley, garlic, and chili peppers. 

4.  Make a sweet and sour type glaze made from our Watermelon Jelly with some balsamic, sriracha, or red pepper flake.  It's good with chicken or lamb, and even fried Brussels sprouts. 

5.  For a savory spin, combine Mai Tai Preserves with your favorite chili pepper and use it as a spicy glaze on grilled chicken.

6.  Make a tropical salsa by combining Kiwi Jam with mango, peppers, honey, lime juice, and cilantro.  Use baked tortilla chips to scoop and enjoy.

7.  Mix our Garlic Jelly with Pepper Jelly for a topping to Fish Tacos.

8.  Check our website for the following peppery recipes: Sweet and Spicy Candied Bacon 3 Ways, Jalapeno Poppers 3 Ways, Pepper Jelly Tartlets, Mini Cheeseball Bombs, Pepper Jelly-Glazed Carrots 2 Ways, Pepper Jelly Pork Sliders, Chicken Kebabs with Peach Chutney, Fish Tacos with Garlic Pepper Jelly, Tenderloin Steak with Pepper Jelly Sauce and Corn Cakes, Latkes with Blueberry Preserves & Apple Chutney and Tofu Scramble, and Quick Stir Fry. 

National Roasting Month

1. Marinate Raspberry Chipotle Jam over a pork roast

2. Mix together 2 tablespoons of Pineapple Jam with 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce over a stovetop for 1-minute stirring until melted.   Brush over beef steak, pork chops, or fish fillets before broiling or grilling.  Pour over chicken in the last few minutes of roasting or broiling.

3. Use Key Lime Marmalade as a substitute for mint jelly with roasted lamb dishes.

4. Enjoy Pear Honey as a basting sauce for chicken, grilled or roasted, or pork.

5. Grill BBQ Chicken With Homemade BBQ Sauce: Mix stone fruit jelly with oil and soy sauce. You've just made a yummy coating for roast chicken.

6. Use Pumpkin Butter to marinate a pork loin all day prior to roasting in the oven. Be sure to pierce the meat all over so that the flavor goes deep into the meat.

7. Tutti Frutti Bramble Jam is amazing with roast meat and cheese.

8. Glaze baked chicken and roast beef with Mulled Red Wine Jelly.

9. Mango, Coconut, & Macadamia Nut Conserve is perfect on a slow-roasted pork loin.

10. Try Berry Jam with roast turkey as a delicious zesty alternative to cranberry sauce.

11. Make chicken roasted with Lemon Marmalade and fresh rosemary mixture slathered underneath its skin

12. Top a pork roast with Mango Jam.

13. Apple Hot Pepper Jelly is a tasty accompaniment to roasts or cold meats.  Melt it, then brush it on the meat before roasting or after grilling as a glaze for chicken, pork, or fish.

14. Serve Bushel of Apples Jelly or Apple Cider Jelly on the side of roast chicken, ham, or roast pork or as a glaze for these meats.

15. Grand Marnier and Ginger Carrot Cake Marmalade makes wonderful roasted carrots and parsnips.  Don’t miss it when preparing sausages, roasted or grilled pork, a vinaigrette for a special salad, and even as frosting on a carrot cake… Yummy!

16. Serve Savory Spiced Mango Conserve with roasted chicken or turkey.

17. Serve Eggplant Cinnamon Jam with roast pork or as a condiment alongside another roasted meat dish.

18. Mix blueberry jam into beef gravy for Sunday night's British roast. 

19. Roasted fruits and mascarpone: Take some fruits such as berries, peaches, or rhubarb (pre-cook the rhubarb) and place them in a baking dish. Whisk 4-5 tablespoons of mascarpone with 1-2 tbsp. of 35% cream (use more mascarpone than cream.  The mixture should not be liquid).  Spread on top of the fruits and bake/roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes. Then top your dish with Blueberry Preserves.

20. Besides turkey, Cranberry Orange Jelly pairs well with roast chicken, ham, or pork chops.  Basted on grilled or roasted poultry

Serve with roasted vegetables. 

21. Mango Peach Jalapeno Jam can be a glaze for grilled or roasted meats. It’s also fabulous on salmon.  Add a spoonful of pepper jelly when roasting veggies (a few minutes before they’re done).

22. Brush Garlic Jelly on roasts or poultry while cooking.  Drizzle over the roast lamb. 

23. Sweet & Spicy Double Onion Marmalade perks up roasted meats or pâté.  Use as a glaze for meats like chicken, roasted ham, and pork, as well as seafood like shrimp.  Top roasted or grilled steak, pork, chicken, and seafood.

24. Bourbon Bacon Jam goes well with roast pork sandwiches.  Add it to slow-roasted cherry tomatoes on a baguette. 

25. Curried Tomato Marmalade is perfect to be served on crostini, alongside roasted pork, beef, chicken, or curry dishes.  Slather it on a pork roast or pork chops.  You can’t miss this jam in bruschetta with creamy cheese, crab cake, roasted chicken, avocado toast, cheesecake,  or even some scrambled eggs.

National Sweet Potato Awareness Month

1. Use Apple Chutney to marinate sweet potatoes and winter squash before roasting

2. Serve Curried Tomato Marmalade with flatbread or grilled pita bread topped with roasted sweet potatoes

3. Add a little bit of Pumpkin Butter into a baked sweet potato

National Spinach and Squash Month

1. Try our Butternut Squash Jam...slather slices of rustic bread with the jam and goat cheese served with a cup of cinnamon tea, as a filling for an Italian crostata, or for a sponge cake, serve with a cheese platter paired with honey, or use as a topping for sandwiches.

2. Puree our Peach Chutney & glaze meat, roasted sweet potatoes, butternut squash, winter squash, etc.  Preheat the oven to 400 F/204 C.  Peel & seed the winter squash or scrub the sweet potatoes clean (no need to peel them).  Chop the potatoes or squash into 1-inch chunks.  Spread a sheet of parchment paper in a roasting pan.  In a large bowl, combine the veggies with the Peach Chutney, using about 1/4 cup chutney per 2 pounds of vegetables. Transfer to the roasting pan & spread into an even layer.  Roast until the sweet potatoes or squash are tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.

3. Use our Habanero Jelly or Key Lime Marmalade to make a balsamic vinaigrette dressing and serve over a nice spinach salad

4. Add Bourbon Bacon Jam to roasted vegetables like butternut squash or sweet potatoes.  This jam is the jam, with roasted meats, chicken, duck, or even vegetables, such as roasted squash or eggplant.

5. Use our Savory Spiced Mango Conserve glaze for meat, roasted sweet potatoes, butternut squash, etc.

Halloumi and Stone Fruit Jam Sandwich

Sunday, November 22, 2020

Makes 1 Sandwich

Ingredients:

Directions:

Grilled Strawberry & Cream Cheese Stuffed Waffle Sandwiches 

Saturday, November 14, 2020

~ YIELD: 4–6 servings, ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes, TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

Directions:

Habanero Jelly Shrimp Tacos 

Friday, November 6, 2020

~ Yield: 12 SERVINGS, Prep time: 35 MINUTES, Cook time: 10 MINUTES, Total time: 45 MINUTES

Ingredients:

FOR THE MARINADE

FOR THE SLAW 

FOR THE AVOCADO CORN MIXTURE

FOR THE CILANTRO LIME CREAM

Directions:

NOTES

PREPPING THE SHRIMP:

IS MY SHRIMP COOKED?

Tutti Frutti Tarragon Vinaigrette

Thursday, October 29, 2020

~ READY IN: 15 mins, SERVES: 32

Ingredients:

Directions:

Put all ingredients into a LARGE container and continue to blend using an immersion blender until all ingredients have blended together well.

OR

 Combine all ingredients except the oils in a food processor until combined. Slowly add oil until well blended.

This dressing will store refrigerated for several weeks but will need to be re-stirred before using due to a slight separation of the oil.

Tenderloin Steak with Pepper Jelly Sauce and Corn Cakes 

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Servings: Serves 4, Prep Time: 20 minutes, Cook Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients:

Directions:

Corn Cakes

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, corn, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Mix well with a fork and make a well in the center. In a small bowl, whisk together milk, honey, oil, and egg. Pour mixture into center of dry ingredients and mix until just blended. Do not over mix! Heat a pan or griddle and grease with a little oil. Add ¼ cup batter per cake to the griddle and cook 2 minutes per side, till puffed and golden. Serve immediately.

To serve: Place a corn cake and steak in the center of the plate, and top with a large scoop of Pepper Jelly. Allow to melt slightly and serve!

Salmon with Cranberry Pistachio Sauce

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Prep Time: 20 minutes, Cook Time: 30 minutes, Total Time: 50 minutes, Servings: 2 people

Ingredients:

Salmon

Celeriac Mash

Directions:

Salmon

Celeriac Mash

Spicy Cocktail 

Monday, October 5, 2020

Ingredients:

Put all together, Shake, Strain, and Finish with ice.

Mango-Ginger Quick Bread 

Sunday, September 27, 2020

~ YIELDS: 8, COOK TIME: 1 Hour 

Ingredients:

Directions:

Fish Tacos with Garlic Pepper Jelly

Saturday, September 19, 2020

~ Prep Time: 5 minutes, Cook Time: 15 minutes, Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Directions:

Lamb Buckingham

Friday, September 11, 2020

Ingredients:

Directions:

Strawberry Preserves Mojitos 

Thursday, September 3, 2020

Muddle Strawberry Margarita Preserves, mint, limes, and lime juice.  Add ice and rum and shake ingredients together until the Strawberry Margarita Preserves breaks down, the mint is fragrant, and the mix begins to froth-- about 45 seconds.  Pour over crushed ice, adding club soda to dilute to desired strength.

Honey, Goat Cheese, & Prosciutto Na’an Pizza 2 Ways 

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

~ Yield: 4 MAIN COURSE SERVINGS, Prep time: 10 MINUTES, Cook time: 10 MINUTES, Total time: 20 MINUTES

Ingredients:

Directions:

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Chicken Kebabs with Peach Chutney

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

~ Prep: 30 min, Inactive: 2 - 8 hrs, Cook: 15 min = Total: 2 hr 45 min, Yield: 4 servings 

Ingredients

Marinade: 

2 cups Peach Chutney

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes

1/2 cup peanut oil or grapeseed oil

1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves and stems 

1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)

2 tablespoons ground coriander

2 teaspoons garam masala

2 small serrano peppers, seeded and stemmed

One 1 1/2-inch knob ginger, peeled and chopped 

Salt and freshly ground black pepper 

1/8 teaspoon chaat masala, optional 

Directions

Special equipment: About 20 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for about 1 hour before cooking

A Spiced Blueberry Jam Cocktail

Monday, August 10, 2020

~ Prep Time 5 minutes, Servings 1 drink

Ingredients

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with a few large ice cubes. It will be important to incorporate the jam into the cocktail. Shake vigorously, until the shaker is frosted over. Strain into prepared glasses and garnish with fresh blueberries.

Sautéed Vegetables with Nectarine Habanero Jam

Sunday, August 2, 2020

~ 35 MIN, SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Tutti Frutti Cocktail

Saturday, July 25, 2020

Ingredients:

Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, pour over ice, and top with a splash of lemon-lime soda.

Pepper Jelly Pork Sliders

Friday, July 17, 2020

~ Prep Time: 15 Minutes, Total Time: 30 Minutes, Makes: 4 Servings

Ingredients

Directions

Blueberry Gimlet

Thursday, July 9, 2020

Ingredients:

Shake all ingredients with ice, then strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with fresh lavender leaves.

Kolacky

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

~ Prep: 15 mins, Cook: 10 mins, Total: 3 hrs 25 mins, Additional: 3 hrs, Servings: 30, Yield: 2 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

Directions

Pepper Jelly-Glazed Carrots 2 Ways

Tuesday, June  23, 2020

~ Yield: Makes 6 servings

Stove Top

Ingredients:

How to Make It:

Pepper Jelly Roasted Carrots

Ingredients:

How to Make It:

Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Crostini 3 Ways

Monday, June 15, 2020

~Makes 24 servings 

Savory Peach Crostini

Summer Crostini with Prosciutto, Goat Cheese, & Jackaloupe Jam

FOR THE CROSTINI

ASSEMBLE THE CROSTINI

Prosciutto, Basil, Eggplant Cinnamon Jam & Goat Cheese Crostinis

PREPPING THE CROSTINI BREAD:

PUTTING THE CROSTINIS TOGETHER:

Basically you need: 1 tbsp goat cheese, 1 tbsp eggplant jam, 1/2 slice of prosciutto and 1 basil leaf per crostini.

Pineapple Habanero Chicken Wings

Tuesday, June 7, 2020

INGREDIENTS

FOR WINGS:

PINEAPPLE HABANERO SAUCE:

INSTRUCTIONS

6 Jam Milkshakes 

Monday, June 29, 2020

Peanut Butter and Jam Milkshake

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

Maple Bourbon Apple Milkshake

INGREDIENTS:

Add bourbon, apples, Maple Bourbon Apple Butter, milk, and ice cream to a blender. Blend mixture until smooth, and pour into serving glass.

Biscuit and Jam Shake

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

In a blender, combine the speculoos, milk, and banana and mix until combined, 1 minute. Add the ice cream and Strawberry Margarita Preserves and blend until mixed but still thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour some into pint/parfait glasses alternating with dollops of Strawberry Margarita Preserves, creating layers. Using a long skewer, or a knife, swirl the jam into the shake, have fun with it. Garnish with a strawberry on the edge of the glass.

Pineapple Preserves Milkshake

In a blender, combine 1 cup of Cold Milk, 3 tablespoons or more of Pineapple Preserves, and Ice Cubes as needed and puree until smooth. Take a glass, spoon some Pineapple Preserves in the bottom and top with the milkshake to serve. 

Cherry Scotch Bonnet Jam Smoothie

INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS:

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add more milk to adjust the thickness to your preference. 

Tutti Frutti Jam Milkshake

Burger with Bourbon Bacon & Onion Jam 

Monday, June 15, 2020

Cook Time: 20 MIN, SERVES: 4

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Peanut Butter & Jelly Fudge 2 Ways 

Monday, June 1, 2020

Total: 15 mins, Prep: 15 mins, Yield: 9x9 pan fudge (16 servings)

Ingredients

Steps to Make It

Chocolate Peanut Butter & Jelly Fudge

Ingredients

Directions

Coffee-Caramel-Apple-Jam Toasts 

Monday, May 18, 2020

Total Time: 1 HR 30 MIN, Yield: Serves : Makes about 24

Ingredients

How to Make It

The baked crumble can be stored in an airtight container for 1 week or frozen for 1 month

Mini Cheeseball Bombs 

Monday, May 4, 2020

Yield: 18 cheese balls, Prep time: 20 minutes, Total time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CHEESE BALLS

CHEESE BALL COATING

INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARE THE CHEESE BALL MIXTURE

CHILL WHILE YOU PREPARE THE PEPPER JELLY.

COAT THE PEPPER JELLY BOMBS.

Latkes with Blueberry Preserves & Apple Chutney and Tofu Scramble 

Monday, April 20, 2020

Prep Time: 30 minutes, Cook Time: 45 minutes, Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes, Servings: 4

Ingredients

Potato Pancakes:

Tofu Scramble:

Instructions

For the potato pancakes:

For the tofu scramble:

Assemble: 

Mix the Blueberry Preserves with the Apple Chutney. Sandwich with the potato pancakes and tofu scramble. 

Ethnic themes. Try zippy international flavor combos like Asian ginger scallion, Italian sun-dried tomato, basil and mozzarella, curried carrot, Moroccan-style with lemon zest and ras el hanout (spice blend of turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, nutmeg), or the French way with celery root, chervil, and shallots.

Colors of the Rainbow. Ruby or golden beets, purple Peruvian potatoes, garnet yams, or zucchini give vibrant eye candy.

Superfoods. Add crucifers of all manners, whether cauliflower, broccoli, kale, or Brussels sprouts for an anti-cancer, nutritional boost.

Potato-less. Low carb options like quinoa, wild-caught salmon, firm white fish, or Portobello mushrooms make great potato alternatives.

Upscale Pick. Live a little with a decadent dollop of caviar and crème fraiche, or whipped cream cheese, slivers of smoked salmon and caper berries atop of mini latkes rounds.

Divine Desserts. Made with apples and cinnamon, chocolate, and egg whites, or pears with ginger and hibiscus.

Pepper Jelly Tartlets

Monday, April 6, 2020

READY IN: 25 mins, SERVES: 30, YIELD: 3 per person

Ingredients: 


Directions: 

Variations:

Mango Breakfast Parfaits

Monday, March 23, 2020

2 servings

Ingredients: 


Directions: 

Quick Stir Fry

Monday, March 9, 2020

Chunky Monkey Brownies

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Ingredients:

Directions:

Jam Cocktails

Friday, February 14, 2020

Plum & Gin Jam Cocktail

2 ounces gin

1 ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 ounce simple syrup (adjusted for desired sweetness)

1 tablespoon of plum & gin syrup

Ice

Fresh plum pieces & thyme sprig for garnish, optional

In a shaker filled with ice, add gin, lemon juice, & simple syrup.  Shake vigorously; then strain into an ice-filled glass.  Toss in a couple fresh plum pieces .  Add a tablespoon of jam & gently incorporate with a straw.  Garnish with a sprig of thyme.

Strawberry Margarita Jam Cocktail

2 ounces vodka

1 ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice 

1 ounce simple syrup (adjusted for desired sweetness)

1 tablespoon of strawberry margarita syrup

Ice

Fresh chopped strawberries & basil sprig for garnish, optional

In a shaker filled with ice, add vodka, lemon juice, & simple syrup.  Shake vigorously; then strain into an ice-filled glass.  Toss in some pieces of strawberry.  Add tablespoon of jam & gently incorporate with a straw.  Use a sprig of basil for garnish.

Mango-Curry Shrimp Salad in Wonton Cups

Sunday, February 2, 2020

Ingredients:

Directions:

Crockpot Meatballs

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Prep Time: 5 minutes, Cook Time: 2 hours 55 minutes, Total Time: 3 hours, Servings: 10

INGREDIENTS:

INSTRUCTIONS:

To make your own meatballs from scratch:

Baked Brie Bites with Cranberry Orange Jelly

Saturday, January 11, 2020

PREP TIME:8 minutes, COOK TIME:7 minutes, TOTAL TIME:15 minutes, SERVINGS: 16

Ingredients:

Instructions for crescent dough:

Instructions for Mini Phyllo Shells:

Sausage and Apple Stuffing Bites 

Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Active Time: 35 MIN, Total Time: 1 HR, Serves : 24 mini muffins 

Ingredients:

Directions:

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease two 12-cup mini-muffin pans with cooking spray.

Step 2

On a baking sheet, toss the bread with 2 tablespoons of the oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake for about 10 minutes, until toasted. Transfer the croutons to a bowl.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter in the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the onion and celery and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Take 1 tablespoon of the Pumpkin Apple Butter and stir in with the onions and celery making sure to coat them evenly. Add the sausage, garlic, oregano, and sage and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, until no trace of pink remains, 5 minutes. Add melted Pumpkin Apple Butter and cook for 1 minute longer, stirring constantly. Mix the sausage, apple, pecans, eggs, and broth into the croutons; season with salt and pepper. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Pack the stuffing into the muffin cups and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden. Transfer to a rack and let stand for 5 minutes. Loosen the muffins with a sharp paring knife and lift them out. Serve warm.

Make Ahead: The muffins can be refrigerated overnight in the pans. Rewarm before serving.

Spiced Blueberry Jam Cocktail

Sunday, December 22, 2019

Prep Time: 5 minutes,  Servings: 1 drink

Ingredients:

Directions:

Simple Mulled Apple Cider Pie

Saturday, December 14, 2019

Time: 25 minutes,  Servings: 8 tartlets

Ingredients:

Directions:

Coconut Mousse

Monday, December 2, 2019

Time: 5 minutes,  Servings: 3 people

Ingredients:

Directions:

Open the coconut milk and if it's not thick leave the can (or transfer to a bowl) uncovered in the fridge overnight.  Do not shake the can before opening.  Once thick, transfer just the thick part to a bowl and leave out the watery bit at the bottom of the can.  Blend with all other ingredients.  Store uncovered in the fridge, the mixture gets even thicker.

Berry Pop Tarts

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Prep Time: 10 minutes,  Cook Time: 20 minutes,  Total Time: 30 minutes,  Servings: 6 people

Ingredients:

2 refrigerated pie crusts

1/2 cup Spiced Blueberry Preserves

1/2 cup Strawberry Margarita Syrup

2 tbsp cornstarch (divided)

1 egg

1 cup powdered sugar

1-2 tbsp whole milk (more if needed)

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract 

fresh fruit to garnish (optional)

sprinkles (optional)

1 drop of food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

Mulled Apple Cider Pop Tarts

Jalapeno Poppers 3 Ways

Monday, November 11, 2019

Prep Time: 10 mins, Cook Time: about 25 mins, Total Time: around 35 mins, Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients:

10 medium  jalapeno peppers, cut in half and seeded

1/2 cup cream cheese (4 oz) 

1/3 cup of Apple Hot Pepper Jelly, Raspberry Chipotle Jam, or Watermelon Jalapeno Jam

18 slices bacon (optional for version 2)

Directions:

*** Always wear gloves & pay extra attention to not touch your face or rub your eyes with the gloves on.   If this happens, try washing with blue Dawn dish soap & then soaking in milk ***

** Take the time to thoroughly scrape out the ribs & seeds from inside of the jalapenos.  This will cut down the heat drastically & allow non-spice lovers will taste these poppers **


Version 1: 


Version 2: Bacon Wrapped, Raspberry Chipotle and Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers


Version 3: Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Baked Jalapeno Poppers 

Ingredients

Directions

Spiked Pumpkin Apple Butter Pie

Saturday, November 2, 2019

Total: 48 min, Prep: 8 min, Cook: 40 min, Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

2 cups of Spiked Pumpkin Apple Butter 

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

3 eggs, slightly beaten

3/4 cup evaporated milk

1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell

Sweetened whipped cream, for garnish

Directions:

Cherry Filled Doughnuts

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Preparation time: over 2 hours, Cooking time: 10 to 30 mins, Serves: Makes 10

Ingredients: 

500g / 1lb 2oz white bread flour

50g / 2oz caster sugar

40g / 1½ oz unsalted butter

2 eggs

2 x 7g packets of instant yeast

10g / ¼ oz salt

150ml / 5fl oz warm milk

130ml / 4½ fl oz water

1 tsp vanilla extract 

½ cup of Cherry Scotch Bonnet Preserves 


Method:

Spice Rubbed Pork Chops with Mango Chutney

Friday, October 18, 2019

PREP TIME: 15 minutes, COOK TIME: 15 minutes, TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes, YIELD: 2 Servings 

Ingredients-


Instructions:

Roasted Chicken and Asparagus with Citrusy Glaze 

Saturday, October 12, 2019

Time: 1 hour, Servings: 4

Ingredients-

CHICKEN:

ASPARAGUS:


Directions-

CHICKEN:

ASPARAGUS:

Fruity Cheese Blintzes

Sunday, October 6, 2019

Prep: 30 min., Inactive: 2 hours, Bake: 10 min., Makes: 9 servings

Ingredients:

Filling:

Topping:

or

Directions:

Spiced Blueberry Smoothie Bowl

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Time: 5 minutes, Servings: 2

Smoothie Ingredients: 

2 cups milk 

1 cup Greek yogurt

2 frozen bananas

10 strawberries, fresh or frozen

3 Tbsp  peanut butter 

4 Tbsp Spiced Blueberry Jam

Optional: hemp seeds while blending for extra fiber, protein, and healthy omega-3 fats

Optional: protein powder 

 

Topping Options: 

2 Tbsp Spiced Blueberry Jam

1/2 cup Fresh raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and bananas 

Pumpkin seeds

4 Tbsp Coconut flakes

2 Tbsp  nut butter

1 Tbsp chopped peanuts 

1 tsp Chia seeds 

1/2 cup Granola 

2 tsp Cacao Nibs

 

Directions

Sweet and Spicy Candied Bacon 3 Ways

Monday, September 30, 2019

Prep time: 5 minutes, Cook time: 30 minutes, Yield: 12 - 15 strips, serves 5 to 6

12 - 15 slices of Thick Cut Hickory Smoked Bacon 

2 Tbsp. hot pepper jelly, melted 

or 

2 Tbsp. curried tomato marmalade 

or

1/2 cup peach jam or really any fruit jam

2 tsp. chili flakes 


1. Heat oven to 375º F.  Cover rimmed baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray.  Place bacon in single layer on prepared baking sheet.  If you're making your own spicy fruit jam, mix well to combine the chili flakes with the fruit jam.  If your jam is very thick, heat it in the microwave or heat it in a small pot over very low heat for a few seconds to soften it up.  

2. Bake 10 min., turning after 5 min.  Remove baking sheet from oven; carefully pour off drippings.  Discard drippings.  Brush half the jelly evenly onto both sides of bacon slices.  Return to oven. 

3. Bake 20 to 25 min. or until bacon is at the desired crispness, turning and brushing with remaining jelly every 10 min.  Remember that the bacon will continue to crisp up as it cools, so don’t worry if it’s not completely crispy now.  

4. When the bacon is done baking, take it out of the oven, keep it on the rack, and brush jelly one last time over each piece.  Cool 10 min. or until firm.

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.  It reheats well in a skillet over low heat. 

Serve as a breakfast treat or appetizer.  Eat it as is, crumble it over salad, or use it to garnish a Bloody Mary.  Add it to soup for a burst of savory flavor or layer it on your favorite BLT for an updated twist!

Preserving Life: That's My Jam!