Apple Pear Cake

Apple Pear Cake Ingredients: (Part 1) 2 cups peeled tart apples, shredded 2 cups peeled pears, shredded 2 cups sugar 1-1/4 cups canola oil 1 cup raisins 1 cup chopped pecans 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Part 2) 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 […]
Honeyed Apple & Brioche Bread Pudding

Honeyed Apple & Brioche Bread Pudding Ingredients: 1 lb brioche 4 apples ¼ cup honey 4 TBSP butter 1 TBSP vanilla extract 1¼ cups cream ¾ cup milk ½ cup sugar ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ½ tsp ground cinnamon 5 eggs 1 TBSP confectioner’s sugar Vanilla ice cream (for serving) Honey (for […]
Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash

Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash Pick up some apples & acorn squash along with Norman’s honey for this perfect fall recipe! Ingredients: Acorn squash 2 acorn squash 4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon Caramelized apples 4 apples (use a variety of colors if possible, for presentation) 3 tablespoons brown sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons honey fresh thyme Instructions: Roast acorn squash Preheat […]
Original Plum Torte

Original Plum Torte (from NYT Cooking) INGREDIENTS: (Yield: 8 servings) ¾ to 1 cup sugar ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup unbleached flour, sifted 1 teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt (optional) 2 eggs 24 halves pitted purple plums Sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon, for topping DIRECTIONS: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cream the […]
Pawpaw Pudding

Pawpaw Pudding (Recipe from NYT Cooking) (From Serious Eats) ~ Pawpaw trees, the largest edible fruit trees native to North America, produce greenish-blackish fruit, usually three to six inches long. The flesh is pale to bright yellow and contains a network of glossy, dark brown seeds. A pawpaw’s flavor is sunny, electric, and downright tropical: […]
Orzo Salad with Summer Vegetables

Orzo Salad with Summer Vegetables Feel free to add extra veggies to this salad such as grilled zucchini or sauteed peppers. You can also add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for some protein. Diced avocado will add a bit of creaminess to the salad. Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) orzo pasta 1/4 cup water 1 […]
Grilled Potato & Corn Salad

Grilled Potato & Corn Salad Potato and corn salads are always a hit at BBQs… why not combine them into one awesome summer salad? This grilled potato and corn salad is sure to impress your family & friends at your next gathering! Ingredients: 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices 2 tablespoons […]
Nectarine Strawberry Tomato Bruschetta

Nectarine Strawberry Tomato Bruschetta Ingredients: ½ loaf of sourdough bread, sliced into ¼ inch pieces 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in halves 1 large nectarine, thinly sliced Handful of strawberries, thinly sliced Handful of basil leaves, roughly chopped ¼ teaspoon balsamic vinegar ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil Sweet balsamic glaze, for drizzling salt & pepper to taste […]
Easy Strawberry Pie

Easy Strawberry Pie Ingredients: 1 9-inch pie crust 2 TBSP cornstarch 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 3-ounce package strawberry jello 4 cups fresh strawberries sliced Fresh whipped cream Instructions: Bake the crust according to package directions. (To help the crust stay in place while baking, Line the crust with aluminum foil and bake for 8 minutes, remove foil, and bake for an […]
Peach Crumb Bars

Peach Crumb Bars Savor the last few weeks of summer (and peach season!) with this delicious dessert. INGREDIENTS: CRUST: 3 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup unsalted butter 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract PEACHES: 5 cups peaches, peeled and diced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a 9×13 inch pan. FOR […]