Simple Chilled Cherry Slushie

2020-05-26T19:02:10+00:00

Summer is here and so are cherries! This wonderfully healthy fruit is very versatile and can be used a million different ways. This chilled cherry slushie is incredibly simple to make but looks fancy and tastes more complicated than it really is.  This recipe will impress your guests and can be served as a starter or as dessert. Yes, you read that right! YIELD: 4 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Chilled Cherry Slushie 2 cups fresh dark red cherries, pitted, plus extra for decoration 2 cups rose wine 1/2 cup sugar 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp cornstarch 1 [...]

Simple Chilled Cherry Slushie2020-05-26T19:02:10+00:00

Pear Ginger Black Rice Salad

2019-07-11T19:28:14+00:00

This simple black rice salad offers is hearty enough for the last days of winter, with bright flavors that remind us that spring is just around the corner. YIELD: 4-6 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Salad 2 medium Bosc or Anjou pears, ripe but firm 2 medium oranges 1 cup uncooked black rice 1 large handful of arugula or baby kale leaves (about 1 cup) or more to taste 2 tablespoons of sliced green onions Sesame seeds for garnish Dressing 1/3 cup rice vinegar 1/4 soy or tamari sauce (preferably low sodium) 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 [...]

Pear Ginger Black Rice Salad2019-07-11T19:28:14+00:00

Bosc and Blue Cheese Radicchio Cups

2018-10-11T02:29:26+00:00

Pears and blue cheese are a classic combination. Here we keep it light by putting it in a radicchio lettuce cup for an interesting contrast in flavors. Serve these lettuce cups as an appetizer or a side salad to your meal. YIELD: 6-8 lettuce cups Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 1 small head of radicchio 2 medium Bosc pears, firm but ripe, diced (about 3 cups) 1/2 cup dried cherries, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 5 oz. blue cheese, crumbled 1/2 tablespoon honey plus more for garnish 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves plus more for garnish [...]

Bosc and Blue Cheese Radicchio Cups2018-10-11T02:29:26+00:00

Holiday Crimson Pear Salad

2019-07-11T19:28:24+00:00

Sweet pears and winter fruit balance out the bitter greens in this festive salad, dress it up with the Cranberry Rosemary Vinaigrette and it is sure to bring cheer to your holiday table. YIELD: 4 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Dressing (makes 1 cup): 1/4 cup cranberry sauce 1/4 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1 tablespoon chopped shallots 1/2 cup mild tasting oil 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves Salt and pepper to taste Salad: 6-8 oz. butter lettuce (1 bag or roughly 2 heads) 6-8 oz. frisee lettuce or other bitter [...]

Holiday Crimson Pear Salad2019-07-11T19:28:24+00:00

Apple, Avocado and Caramelized Onion Quesadilla Bites

2018-10-11T02:32:09+00:00

This twist on the classic quesadilla will keep guests happy and their bellies full. Yield:  20 quesadilla bites Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS ¼ cup unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, halved and sliced into thin strips Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 10 6-inch flour tortillas 2 ½ cups Chihuahua cheese ½ large Chelan Fresh apple, halved and thinly sliced (20 slices) 1 avocado, thinly sliced (20 slices) METHOD Melt butter in a medium-size heavy-bottomed skillet on medium-high heat. When butter just begins to brown, add onions, salt, and pepper. Stir periodically until onions [...]

Apple, Avocado and Caramelized Onion Quesadilla Bites2018-10-11T02:32:09+00:00

Apple and Roasted Parsnip Soup

2018-10-11T02:32:17+00:00

YIELD: 4-6 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon butter or non-dairy butter spread 1 pound of parsnips (about 3 medium), peeled and chopped 2 sweet-tart apples, such as Braeburn or Galas, peeled, cored and chopped 1 large leek, rinsed well, white and pale green part chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 2 medium yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 2 cups) 6 cups of vegetable stock or water 1 bay leaf 4-6 sprigs of fresh thyme, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice Salt and pepper METHOD [...]

Apple and Roasted Parsnip Soup2018-10-11T02:32:17+00:00

Apple Pumpkin Smoothie

2018-10-11T02:34:36+00:00

This is a super rich, decadent smoothie that taste more like an apple pie milk shake. Try this after a hard workout for a good dose of healthy fat and protein. YIELD: 2 large or 4 small servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 1 large apple, cored and quartered 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1 banana 1/4 cup hemp seeds 2 tablespoons almond butter 2 pitted dates (can also use 1 teaspoon of maple syrup or honey) 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (can also use cinnamon) 1 to 2 cups of water or coconut water 1 to 2 cups of [...]

Apple Pumpkin Smoothie2018-10-11T02:34:36+00:00

Green Apple Salsa

2018-10-11T02:34:50+00:00

It’s football season and that means snack time! Why not up your chip and salsa game this year with our crisp and savory Green Apple Salsa?  Serve with baked tortilla chips and you have a healthy snack for your fans. YIELD: about 2 cups Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 1 pound tomatillos, husks and stems removed 1 large Granny Smith apple, cored and diced 1/2 cup diced red onions 1 tablespoon of minced jalapeño or more to taste 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon of agave syrup Juice of 1 lime METHOD Preheat the broiler on high, place [...]

Green Apple Salsa2018-10-11T02:34:50+00:00

Green Pear Smoothie

2018-10-11T02:35:11+00:00

YIELD: 2 large servings or 4 small servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup of water, or more as needed to blend 1 large, ripe Bartlett pear, sliced and core removed 1 Kiwi, flesh scooped out 1 small banana, sliced 1 cup of spinach leaves 2 dates, pitted or 1 tablespoon of sweetener such as maple syrup, agave or honey) 1 inch piece of fresh ginger (about 1 tablespoon) 1 cup of ice METHOD Place all of the ingredients in a blender, in the order listed above, blend on high until desired consistency. Serve immediately. NOTES: Option nutritional [...]

Green Pear Smoothie2018-10-11T02:35:11+00:00

Apple and Beet Crunch Salad

2019-07-11T19:28:47+00:00

Summer is my favorite time of year for so many reason; long days, warm evenings and easy breezy meals made with the lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. And the salad is queen of the season! I am not talking about the “house” salad of iceberg lettuce and a few sad looking cherry tomatoes, I am talking about bold, complex, nutritious and hearty salads that you can eat every day of the summer and never get bored of. This is such a salad. The first order of business when making a well rounded salad is to make sure you have all [...]

Apple and Beet Crunch Salad2019-07-11T19:28:47+00:00

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