An Indirect Route

Rhubarb Crisp

Another favorite that came from the CSA Challenge. Prep: 15 minutes; Start to finish: just under an hour. Ingredients 2 pounds rhubarb, sliced crosswise 3/4 inch thick 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (divided) 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter,...

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Chocolate Chip Muffins

You can make them regular sized or mini, make them with milk or semi-sweet chips. Just make them! Ingredients 2 1/2 cups flour 1 T baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 cup milk (whole or buttermilk) 1 1/2...

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Riced Cauliflower Fried Rice

Sure looks like fried rice! Start to finish: under 1/2 hour Ingredients 1 T + 2 tsp sesame oil (or vegetable oil) 4 c riced cauliflower 1 c frozen mixed vegetables (or fresh vegetables chopped small) 2 green onions, chopped Salt & pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 2...

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Spinach Pie – Greek Spanakopita

Wow - not the first recipe I've tried for this classic dish, but definitely the best. The original recipe called for egg substitute (8 oz), but I like using real eggs. Total Time: 1:30; Prep 0:45; Cook 0:45 Serves: 12 Ingredients Cooking spray (olive oil) 2 tsp olive...

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Cranberry Sauce Cake

Great cake that makes use of any leftover cranberry sauce you might have after a Thanksgiving dinner.   Ingredients 1 1/2 cups homemade cranberry sauce (or 1 14-ounce can) 1 tablespoon brown sugar 3½ tablespoons juice and 3 tablespoons grated zest from 2 lemons...

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Chicken Fajitas

Full of flavor, with a spice mix that is easy to make with ingredients you most likely have in your cabinets. Start to finish: 30 minutes +/- Ingredients 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic...

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Pizza Crown

This was fun to make and looks super cool when it comes out of the oven. Appetizer or a meal! Prep Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 50 minutes Ingredients Cornmeal (or flour) for dusting the pan 1 pound pizza dough*, store bought or homemade, brought to room temperature...

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Italian Wedding Soup

A classic soup, adapted from a Cook's Country recipe. Serves 6 to 8. About an hour to prepare. Ingredients Meatballs 2 slices white bread, torn into pieces 1/2 cup milk 1 egg yolk 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves 3 garlic...

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Menu – Thanksgiving 2016 Recipes

This is a special meal, the first one in our newly renovated Cape house. It was down to the wire, but we are definitely in! Everyone has contributed ideas for the menu, and here it is, gathered in one place. All the recipes we're using for our Thanksgiving dinner....

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