Spiced Pear Butter

6 pounds pears, (about 16-20 large pears-ripe)3 cups apple cider3 tablespoons whole mulling spices1 1-inch piece fresh ginger3 cardamom pods3 cups sugar Trim off the stem and blossom ends of […]

Oreo Cheesecake

Crust:1 package chocolate graham crackers, crushed2/3 cup margarine, melted1 tablespoon sugar Filling:3 packages (8 ozs) Neufchatel cheese1 cup sugar3 large eggs3/4 cup sour cream1 Tablespoon vanilla2 cups crushed Oreos (about […]

Crispy Baked Pollock

1 1/2 pounds pollock fillets1 egg3 tablespoons milk3/4 cup crushed cornflakes1/2 cup panko1/8 teaspoon garlic powder3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon lemon pepperpinch of sea saltCooking Spray Preheat oven to […]

Apple Dip

1 8-oz block of Neufchatel Cheese1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 cup brown sugar Combine everything in a bowl and mix with a hand mixer on low speed until well-combined. Allow to sit […]

Deviled Chicken Thighs

1/4 cup Dijon mustard2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup crushed cornflakes1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon black pepper8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed Preheat oven to 475ºF. […]

Salsa Verde

adapted from a Cooking Light recipe 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 3 jalapeno peppers 2 pounds tomatillos, husks removed and tomatillos washed 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro3 […]

Sober Barrachos

Adapted from Rick Bayless’s Mexican Kitchen 16 ounces dry pinto beans8 ounces Mexican chorizo,crumbled8 slices thick bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1 large white onion, cut into 1/4 inch dice2 jalapenos, […]