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Butternut Squash “Alfredo” with Crispy Proscuitto by Genee Habansky, Herbaceous Catering
Ingredients 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons of butter 1 pound of butternut squash, medium dice 5 sprigs of thyme, tied together with kitchen twine 1 pound fresh pasta (preferably fettuccine) 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, divided Salt and pepper 6 slices Prosciutto Directions Preheat the oven to 375, line a half sheet pan with…
Read MoreFarmgal Fixins’ Spaghetti Squash, by Patti Popp, Sport Hill Farms
Ingredients: 1 squash 1 chopped tomato 3/4 cup of feta cheese 1 tbsp oregano 1/2 lemon juiced 1 tbsp butter salt and pepper Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the squash lengthwise and bake at until tender. Make sure to cook up the seeds as well. Remove the cooked squash into a bowl, and…
Read MoreCavatappi with Carrot Pesto and Lemon Arugula by Sue Smith, Prime Health Style
Serves 4 Prep time: 30 minutes Cavatappi is the Italian word for corkscrew, hence the name of this spiral-shaped, macaroni-like pasta. It’s ideal for use with a thick sauce, here paired with a zesty carrot pesto. This vegetarian recipe creates a tasty and satisfying summer one-dish meal, or can be served as a side…
Read MoreSummer Quinoa Salad with Peaches and Minty Lime Dressing, by Liz Rueven, Kosher like Me
Gluten free, vegan, kosher Serves 8 When peaches hit the summer market in CT there are plenty of reasons to celebrate. I love everything about them: their seductive fruity fragrance, their juicy sunny flesh and most of all, their versatility. In this easy quinoa salad, peaches lean more savory than sweet, making this the perfect…
Read MoreSpring Vegetable Chicken Fricassee, by Genee Habansky of Herbaceous Catering
4 bone in chicken thighs 1 cup flour 2 tsp salt, divided 2 tablespoons butter, divided ¼ cup sherry 1 leek, light green & white parts only, sliced 2 carrots small diced 1 cup mushroom sliced 2 cloves of garlic sliced 1 ½ cup chicken stock 1 bundle asparagus, sliced 2 tablespoons of cream 1…
Read MoreShitake Parmesan Sliders, by Lauren Braun Costello, from It’s Lauren of Course!
Even the most devoted meat eaters cannot deny the deliciousness of this “Meatless Monday” recipe. Shiitake mushrooms are the best fungi choice to make a crumb-coated base for tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan because they are firm and hold their shape. The following recipe outlines versions both to shallow fry and bake the shiitakes. You…
Read MoreHibiscus Flower Tacos with Pineapple Salsa by Lorenza Arnal, Alma de Mexico
In Mexico, it is very common to find water deliciously flavored with Hibiscus flowers. Commonly known as Jamaica, these flowers have a delicious, intensely herbal and fruity taste, and infuse the water with na deep, vivid red color. Originally from Africa or India, Hibiscus flower arrived in Mexico during the colonial years and have been…
Read MoreHoney Struck Chocolate Truffles by Marina Marchese, Red Bee Honey
A super easy, clean and healthy snack that can be kept in the freezer. You may substitute the almonds for your favorite nut or if you are not doing nuts – try tahini butter. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups raw almonds, ground ¾ cup raw cacao powder 5 dates, pitted ½…
Read MoreMore than Just a Warming Winter Vegetable Minestrone, by Liz Rueven, Kosher Like Me
For those who argue that farmers markets are too expensive, this dinner for 12 for our first Farmers to Veterans to Community dinner of 2020 at Homes for the Brave last week came in at a mere $87, with $66 going to our local farmers! A win for the female veterans, a win for our local farmers,…
Read MoreArctic char and Potato Casserole, by Alison Milwe of AMG Catering
Serves 4 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes, with juice “SPEPPER” ( Kosher salt and ground black pepper) 1 generous bunch Swiss chard 1 3/4 to 2 pounds, stemmed and washed 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes or fingerlings, scrubbed and sliced 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped 1/2 cup…
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