Strawberry & Greens Salad

Ingredients ¼ cup strawberry balsamic vinegar 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ cup lemon olive oil 1 bag mixed greens ¼ cup caramelized pecans 1 pint fresh strawberries sliced Instructions To make the dressing, place the...
Brown Butter Maple Bacon Cookies

Brown Butter Maple Bacon Cookies

Ingredients Cookie Dough 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cups brown sugar 3/4 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 lb cooked...
Pumpkin Zucchini Bread

Pumpkin Zucchini Bread

Recipe & Photo by: Our Future Homestead Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup pureed pumpkin 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup applesauce 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1...
Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bars

Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bars

Recipe: Buttercream Blondie Ingredients: Brown Sugar Shortbread 8 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract 2 cups AP flour Crisp Topping 1/2 cup AP flour 3/4 cup brown sugar...
Veggie Hash

Veggie Hash

From Recipes and Rambles That Made Adele’s a Nevada Hot Spot, by Charlie Abowd and Karel C. Ancona. Veggie hash is a wonderful side dish for breakfast or brunch and can be served alongside your favorite potato dish. It could easily be made into a breakfast...
Chicken Taco Casserole

Chicken Taco Casserole

  Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 garlic clove minced 1 yellow onion diced 1 red bell pepper diced 1 green bell pepper diced 15 ounces black beans canned, drained and rinsed 3 tablespoons taco seasoning 4 whole wheat tortillas 8″ 3 cups cooked chicken...
Marinated White Bean Salad

Marinated White Bean Salad

Ingredients 2 medium zucchini (about 12 oz total) – mandolined or thinly sliced sea salt 1-2 garlic cloves OR 1 small shallot – minced zest and juice from 1 lemon 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar pinch red pepper flakes freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup olive...
Farmer’s Market Dill Pickles

Farmer’s Market Dill Pickles

Ingredients 1 Jar 1 clove garlic A hand full of dill Dried chili pepper 1 teaspoon of salt Instructions Wash cucumbers, then soak them overnight in ice-cold water. Fill jars with cucumbers, putting the biggest cucumbers first and ending with smaller ones on top and in...
Grilled Zucchini Salad with Corn and Tomatoes

Grilled Zucchini Salad with Corn and Tomatoes

Ingredients Veggies 2 medium-sized zucchini, cut into ½-inch thick half-moons 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 2½ cups corn kernels 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste Dressing 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1...
Superfood Kale Salad

Superfood Kale Salad

Ingredients 1/2 cup dry quinoa, cooked according to package directions 1 cup chopped Pluots or strawberries 1/2 cup of cherries or grapes 1/2 bunch curly kale (about 4 to 5 cups), chopped or torn into bite-sized pieces with thick ribs removed 1/3 cup feta, goat, or...