• 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…

  • Peach or Pear Chutney

    from the Ball Blue Book Yield: About 7 pints 4 quarts finely chopped, peeled, pitted peaches or pears (about 20 medium)2 to 3 cups brown sugar1 cup raisins1…

  • 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…

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    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…

  • 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…

  • Chicken Tagine with Almonds and Raisins

    by Moira Hodgsonfrom The New York Times Chicken Cookbook 1 3-pound chicken, cut upCoarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste1 large onion, sliced2 carrots, sliced1 clove garlic,…