When the leaves begin to turn, the mornings get a little cooler, and the first cozy sweaters come out of the closet, there’s one thing we start craving: a warm dessert straight from the oven. Fall has a way of making simple ingredients feel special. Apples, cinnamon, butter, brown sugar
Sweet potato pumpkin pancakes can help you kick off the season with a burst of Fall flavors Starbucks dropped the Pumpkin Spice Latte for the season, so we figured it was our turn. Backpacks are packed, school buses are back on the road, football is on TV again, and somewhere,
Electrolytes are essential to your body! Here is an easy recipe to replenish your electrolytes and hydrate your body on hot summer days.
Ronni Lundy is THE expert of Appalachian cooking. This recipe comes from her book Victuals, and she credits chef Louis Osteen for it….
Don’t feel restricted to the vegetables in this recipe. Stir fries are a great way to use almost any vegetable…
Delicious kale salad with season vegetables…
Here’s our take on this low-country classic…
I want my baby back, baby back, baby back, baby back ribs…
Enjoy baked spinach fusilli with crispy bacon, savory mushrooms, and creamy goat cheese. A rich, comforting pasta recipe perfect for dinner. Baked Spinach Fusilli with Bacon Ingredients 2 TBS unsalted butter 2 TBS all purpose flour 2 cups whole milk, room temperature 1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan
Unique recipe for a classic appetizer…
Make this spicy raspberry vinaigrette recipe with fresh raspberries and a delicious balance of sweet, tangy, & spicy flavors. Perfect for dressing your favorite salad. Spicy Raspberry Vinaigrette Ingredients 1 TBS Red Raspberry Thunder Jam 3 TBS York Imperial Apple Vinegar Pinch of salt 1 TBS fresh chopped
Make grilled hamburgers with sweet pickle chips recipe for a delicious summer meal. Enjoy juicy, flavorful burgers paired with tangy, homemade pickles. Grilled Hamburgers with Sweet Pickle Chips Ingredients 1 lb ground beef chuck, turkey, or vegan meat of your choice 2 tsp Lindera Farms tomato salt 1
Summer Berry Compote Ingredients 1 cup fresh mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cherries and/or blackberries) 1 TBS Balsamic vinegar 1 TBS light brown sugar ¼ tsp fresh lemon zest 2 TBS water Summer Berry Compote Directions 1. Place all ingredients in a heavy bottomed saucepan. 2.
Make this tangy summer slaw recipe with crisp cabbage, colorful vegetables, and a creamy, zesty dressing. A refreshing side dish for cookouts and summer meals. Tangy Summer Slaw Ingredients 1 lb cabbage, green, or a combo of green and red ,quarter, core, and cut into thin ribbons 1
Try this deviled eggs recipe for a classic appetizer with a smooth, creamy filling and a touch of paprika. Perfect for holidays, parties, and gatherings. Deviled Eggs Ingredients 6 eggs (it’s best if they’re at least 1 week old) ¼ cup of mayonnaise (I prefer Duke’s) 2 tsp
Make fish baked in parchment with vegetables, lemon, capers, and Allegheny Herb and Citrus Blend. A light, flavorful recipe with easy cleanup and prep. Fish Baked in Parchment with Vegetables Ingredients 4 halibut, salmon, or cod filets, about 7 oz each 1 carrot, very thinly sliced in coins 1
Make comforting chicken and dumplings with tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and savory broth. A hearty, homemade favorite recipe for cozy family dinners. Chicken and Dumplings Ingredients 2 TBS olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 ribs of celery, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced
Make homemade onion dip with rich, savory onion flavor and a smooth, creamy texture. A crowd-pleasing recipe for parties, gatherings, and snacking. Homemade Onion Dip Ingredients 2 TBS Unsalted butter 2 large yellow onions, diced 3 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cups sour cream ½ cup mayonnaise 2
Spring Salad Ingredients Salad: 2 cups of fresh lettuces, torn into bite sized pieces 12 thin stalks of asparagus ¾ cup fresh peas, or frozen 4 thinly sliced radishes 6 new potatoes 1 fennel bulb, core removed, thinly sliced ½ cup Italian parsley leaves 1 bunch fresh dill,
Make jam-filled nest cookies with Tait Farm Thumbprint Cookie Mix, sweet coconut, and strawberry jam. A festive, easy-to-make recipe for spring and Easter. Jam-Filled Nest Cookies Ingredients 1 package Tait Farm Thumbprint Cookie Mix 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 egg whites, lightly beaten until frothy 1 cup of sweetened
Thai up the dinner table with this delicious recipe…
This is a great salad for summer. It goes well with anything cooked on the grill.
Sweet peach chutney is a versatile condiment and has many uses, from sandwiches to appetizers to main dish recipes. Here are a few of our favorites. Uses For Sweet Peach Chutney • Sandwich with goat cheese, watercress and chutney on soft wheat bread • Pour over cream cheese
Make this grilled pork tenderloin recipe with pear and thyme sauce, featuring juicy pork and a savory pan sauce with pear jam, white wine, shallots, and fresh thyme. Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Pear and Thyme Sauce Ingredients 1 pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin Coarse Salt and black
Make Thai Red Curry Vegetables with sweet potatoes, carrots, red peppers, and kale in a creamy coconut-peanut sauce. A flavorful, satisfying dinner recipe. Thai Red Curry Vegetables Ingredients 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 medium onion, finely minced 2table spoons finely minced ginger 4 cloves garlic, finely
There is nothing better than a dinner made from locally grown vegetables. They just don’t compare to what you get at the grocery store. Frittatas are an excellent way to showcase their flavors. You can make this recipe your own by using whatever combination of vegetables you’d like. As long
A good ribeye steak is hard to beat. They have the perfect balance of meat and fat, no bones to complicate cooking, and if cooked correctly they are juicy and flavorful. Chimichurri is a great summer accompaniment to any meat. The freshness of the herbs, mixed with garlic, pepper flakes
Chilled Asian noodle salads are a great way to feed the family, or friends, in the summer. This recipe is really versatile. You can add the protein of your choice and change up the vegetables depending on what you have on hand. This version uses AR’s Hot Southern Honey
I always have preserved lemons in the back of my refrigerator. Adding some chopped rind to a salsa or a vinaigrette gives a dish an extra layer of flavor. Once you try it you won’t want to be without a jar either. As citrus season comes to an end this
Summer is a great time for salads. This refreshing combination of watermelon, tomatoes, mint and feta is a winner.
Everyone loves pasta! It just makes you feel good. We have recently discovered the beautiful and delicious pastas made by Stephanie Fees in Lynchburg, VA. Her company, Scratch Pasta, uses Virginia grown wheat in the campanelle. It is toothsome and tasty! This recipe for Italian sausage and peppers over campanelle
Like many of you I have been participating in virtual happy hours with my friends from near and far. It is a great way to connect and boost our spirits. We all have our go-to drinks. At a time when we’re all suffering from cabin fever why not try something
Changing a sauce or marinade in a menu can make your old stand bys taste fresh and new.
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Because of the COVID quarantine many of us will not be able to share the special day with our mothers. What we can celebrate are the dishes that we grew up with that make us feel good. My mother is an excellent cook,
We are living in a surreal world right now. It is comforting to gather around the table to enjoy meals as a family. I find cooking to be very therapeutic, especially now. I have been making an extra effort to support my local fishmonger and use as many Appalachian ingredients
Cooking with local ingredients is healthy and fun.
This is not a new idea. My grandfather used to add a pinch of salt to his beer. I thought this was disgusting as a kid. He was smart. Salt smooths out the hoppy bitterness of beer. People love dirty martinis for a reason. The saltiness of the olive brine
Easy to make and delicious, cottage cheese is a great staple to keep in your refrigerator.
Kale is tough! That’s how it survives the cold weather. We have to help it find its tender side.
The silky smooth caramel and the crunchy salt crystals allow us to “feel” the flavor.
Tofu made from scratch may take a little time but you only need two ingredients. You’ll be amazed at the difference!
Warm fresh ricotta cheese is a delicious luxury that is simple to make with our nigari.
