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

Apple Streusel Coffee Cake

2019-01-03T17:25:51+00:00

Fall is a perfect time to linger over a warm slice of coffee cake and a hot cup of coffee. But to keep this cake lighter we replaced some of the fat with fresh apples, making it moist and sweet with the same great taste that we remember. YIELD: 10-12 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS Streusel Topping 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of nutmeg 3 tablespoons canola or safflower oil 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) Apple topping 2 large baking apples such as Honeycrisp or SugarBee®, peeled and diced (about [...]

Apple Streusel Coffee Cake2019-01-03T17:25:51+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

Breakfast Quinoa with Warm Honey Pears

2018-10-11T02:34:57+00:00

Overnight oats are a popular choice for breakfast these. But this version changes things up with Quinoa and chia seeds instead of oats. Since the recipe calls for cooked quinoa it makes it easy to use leftover quinoa from dinner or make a double batch and reserve some for breakfast. YIELD: 4-6 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS   Overnight Quinoa 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa (yield from 1/2 cup dry quinoa) 1/4 cup steel cut oats, uncooked 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, plus more for garnish if desired 1 -2 tablespoon maple syrup, depending on desired sweetness 1/2 [...]

Breakfast Quinoa with Warm Honey Pears2018-10-11T02:34:57+00:00

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Bosc Pears and Jam

2018-10-11T02:35:04+00:00

YIELD: makes 2 sandwiches Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 4 slices of hearty bread Butter, softened or butter spread 3 ounces of firm cheese, sliced, such as manchego, or swiss 2 tablespoons or more of your favorite jam (*see note) 1 large Bosc pear, firm but ripe, thinly sliced, seeds and stem removed METHOD Butter one side of all four slices of bread, then set it on a work surface butter side down. On two pieces of bread, layer on the cheese and pear slices, top with a tablespoon or more of jam. Cover each sandwich with a remaining [...]

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Bosc Pears and Jam2018-10-11T02:35:04+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

Sweet and Salty Caramel Apple Wheels

2018-10-11T02:35:18+00:00

YIELD: 4-6 servings Recipe Development and Photography By: Williams-Raines INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 Honey Crisp apples, or other large, round variety 1 cup of pretzels 1 6oz jar of honey roasted or salted caramel roasted peanuts Simple Concord Caramel Dip METHOD Combine the lemon juice and two cups of water in a mixing bowl. Roughly chop the nuts and put them on a plate, roughly chop or crush the pretzels and put them on a separate plate. Slice the apples crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices, removing the center core with a small round cutter or knife. Discard [...]

Sweet and Salty Caramel Apple Wheels2018-10-11T02:35:18+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

Cherry Bruschetta Topped Goat Cheese Toasts

2019-07-11T19:43:51+00:00

Yield: 8 toasts (4 servings)  INGREDIENTS Topping: 2 cup chopped heirloom tomatoes 1 cup chopped cherries 2 tablespoons basil Toasts: 4 slices bread, cut in half and toasted 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup goat cheese black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar salt DIRECTIONS Toss tomatoes with cherries and basil and set aside. In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese with the goat cheese until well blended. Season with black pepper. To assemble, spread about 1 tablespoon of cheese on each toast half and top with heaping spoonful of tomato/cherry mixture. Drizzle with olive oil [...]

Cherry Bruschetta Topped Goat Cheese Toasts2019-07-11T19:43:51+00:00

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