1 baguette, sliced into rounds Olive oil, for brushing on baguette Large wedge Morcella (Shepherds Way Morel Brie) or your favorite brie 8 strawberries, sliced thinly Fresh basil leaves, chiffonade Basil Balsamic, for drizzle Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush sliced baguette with olive oil and place in oven to toast. When toasted, place slice […]

4 Tb butter 1/2 C onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 C fresh spinach, chopped 1/4 C all purpose flour 1 tsp Dynamite Herbs 2 C milk 1 Tb Worcestershire (we love Colonel Pabst!) salt and pepper to taste 1/4 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 C sour cream 1 1/2 C Blue Earth (or your […]

1 Tb olive oil or butter 2 slices thick cut bacon, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 C arborio rice 4-5 C chicken or veggie stock (have this heating in a saucepan) 2 C roasted squash or pumpkin cubes (Jarrahdal Blue Pumpkin is a fun one!) salt and pepper, to taste Parmesan for topping In a […]

4 C mixed greens 2 C mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.) 4 oz chevre balsamic vinaigrette (see below) Divide ingredients evenly on four plates. Drizzle vinaigrette over, and serve. Basic Vinaigrette  1/2 C olive oil 1/4 C balsamic vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard salt and pepper, to taste Shake ingredients up in a small […]

4 C mixed greens 1 C Cubed ham 1 C cubed turkey 1 avocado, sliced 2 C cherry tomatoes – halved 2 hard boiled eggs – quartered Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing (recipe follows) On four plates, evenly divide greens and toppings. Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing ¾ C crumbled blue cheese ½ C buttermilk 1 tsp […]

4 C mixed greens 2 C smoked chicken, cut or pulled into smallish pieces (leftover grilled chicken is tasty too!) 1 C Vanilla Cardona cheese, cubed ½ pint fresh raspberries Raspberry Vinaigrette (recipe follows) On four plates, arrange greens and evenly distribute toppings. Raspberry Vinaigrette ¾ C extra virgin olive oil 1/3 C Raspberry Vinegar […]

4 C fresh spinach 1 ripe mango – diced 4 oz. chevre (fresh goat cheese) ½ C pecans (can use fresh or candied) ¼ C dried cherries Cinnamon Clove Vinaigrette (recipe follows) Evenly divide spinach on four plates, sprinkle remaining toppings over greens. Cinnamon Clove Vinaigrette ½ C extra virgin olive oil ¼ C Cinnamon […]

8 oz. smoked trout 1 C sour cream 1 C cream cheese 1 packet Garlic Herb Dip OR 2 Tb basil pesto 1 tsp. lemon zest 1 tsp. lemon juice With hand mixer, blend all ingredients together. Let sit for 20 minutes. Serve with a crusty baguette, or on crackers with a fresh tomato slice.

5 or 6 C bibb, spinach or romaine lettuce 8-10 small red potatoes, boiled and quartered 1/2 lb haricot vert or green beans, steamed until tender 1 – 1 1/2 lb smoked trout 1/2 lb ripe tomatoes, quartered 1/3 C Kalamata olives (pitted) 4 hard boiled eggs (peeled and cut into 1/8ths) 4-5 fresh basil […]

1 1/2 lbs beets – scrubbed clean, quartered Tb olive oil Sel de Cuisine and Pepper, to taste (This is a perfect opportunity to use Black Pepper and Maple!) 3 Tb pure maple syrup 1 Tb butter Zest and juice of 1 small lemon Crumbled blue cheese, for topping Heat oven to 400 degrees. On […]