1 bag fresh cranberries 2 granny smith apples 2 Gala apples 2 pints raspberries 1 large can mandarin oranges – drained 1 pomegranate 1/2 cup sugar Wash and sort the cranberries to remove all bad ones. Put them in a food processor and pulse until they are chopped finely. Pour them into a large bowl. [...]

This sounds so simple – and it is – but it tastes fabulous! 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 pkg. soft tofu 1 med. head cabbage – savoy or napa work well 3 carrots – shredded 2 cloves garlic 1.5 Tbsp. oyster sauce water splash of mirin cooking wine optional ingredients 1 Tbsp. minced leek Put [...]

After buying a bushel of apples, I needed to find things to do with them. So, I turned to the trusty internet to find a proper recipe for applesauce… After not really finding ANY that didn’t require using a food mill (which I don’t have) I decided to try it and see if it was [...]

1 cup pumpkin (plain from a can) 1/2 cup canola oil 2 eggs or 2 Ener-G Egg Replacers (mixed) 1-1/4 cups flour 1/4 cup wheat germ 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2/3 cup raisins or craisins 1/4 cup molasses (optional) Throw everything (except the raisins/craisins) into a large mixing bowl. [...]

This is a delicious dip for sweet potato fries or artichokes – or use it on hamburgers! 1/2 cup miracle whip or mayo 2 large cloves – mashed 2 Tbsp. minced chives 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tbsp lime juice 1 tsp curry powder cracked black pepper dash of chili powder [...]

These delicious fries are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Since they are baked rather than fried, they are more healthy too! 2 large sweet potatoes – orange or white olive oil 1 tsp kosher salt 1 Tbsp. grated parmesean cheese 3 Tbsp. minced fresh rosemary Peel & juliene the sweet [...]

This is a fabulous dessert recipe for any size gathering – from 2 to 10. It also works great for pot-luck gatherings, as it can be made ahead of time & easily transported. Ingredients: 2 cups sugar 2 cups all-purpose self rising flour (bisquick) 2 eggs 1 stick of butter – softened fruit filling* (peaches [...]

This recipe is deceptive in its simplicity, but it is the perfect side dish for meat and poultry. It is the most requested side dish in our household! 5 med. Yukon Gold potatoes (red, white or purple potatoes will work too, however russet’s do NOT!) 1 med. turnip* 1 large sweet onion (Walla Walla or [...]

2 cups butter 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 4 cups flour (sifted) 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 large can pumpkin pie filling 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 2 tsp. cinnamon 2 cups dried fruit* Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream [...]