Friends’ Kale and Hemp Seed Pesto
Ingredients: 1 small garlic clove 2 cups loosely packed baby kale leaves or regular kale with stems removed 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves ¼ cup hemp seeds ½ cup…
Festive Tortellini Skewers
Ingredients: 1 Package of fresh basil washed and dried 1 Container grape or cherry tomatoes washed and dried ½ Package cheese tortellini 1 Ball fresh mozzarella, cut into ½ inch…
Holiday Goat Cheese Bites
Ingredients: Two 8 oz logs of goat cheese, softened for 10 minutes at room temperature Coating ideas: ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped finely ¼ cup freshly chopped herbs (parsley, thyme…
Sweet Potato Crisps With Gorgonzola and Honey
Ingredients: 2 Sweet potatoes (choose long, even width potatoes) 2 Tbsp of olive oil 4 oz of Gorgonzola, crumbled Walnut pieces Honey Preparation: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Add the…
Easy Corn Dog Muffins
Ingredients: 2 pkgs. “Jiffy” Corn Muffin Mix 2 Eggs 2/3 cup Milk 4 Hot dogs Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease muffin pan or use paper baking cups. Prepare muffin…
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients: 1 8 oz Package of cream cheese 1/2 cup Mayonnaise 1/2 cup of Sour cream 6 oz Gorgonzola cheese, Crumbled 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 1 green onion, finely…
Cheeseburger Meatball Skewers
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground beef (85% lean) 1 Egg 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup Ketchup 2 Tbsp Yellow mustard 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce Optional: 2 Tbsp…
Brie & Ham Crostini with Farmhouse Chutney
Ingredients: ½ of a Pain D’Avignon Baguette 1 large wedge of Brie 3-4 Slices Applegate Farms Uncured Black Forest Ham ½ jar of Stonewall Kitchen Farmhouse Chutney Arugula leaves for…
Festive Cucumber Bites
Ingredients: 1 English Cucumber 1 8oz jar of hummus (any flavor) ½ pint of cherry tomatoes, washed and dried Preparation: Cut cucumber into thin rounds, approximately ¼ inch thick. Cut the…
Platters
Greek Antipasto
Friends’ Gigande Beans – A plump and creamy bean marinated in a tangy vinaigrette with red pepper strips and aromatic herbs. Friends’ Feta and Olives in Oil – A lively…
Mediterranean Mixed Antipasto
Pain D’Avignon Baguette – A traditional French style bread with a pleasingly crusty exterior. Friends’ Pitted Greek Olive Mix – A delightful medley of Kalamata, Mt. Athos, Mt. Pelion Blond…
Italian Antipasto
Try this simple and impressive Antipasto Platter idea for your next gathering: Italian Antipasto Friends’ Roasted Red Tomatoes – All-natural red tomatoes picked at peak ripeness and slow-roasted for a…
Salads & Sides
Confetti Creamed Corn
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp butter 1 red bell pepper, chopped finely 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped finely 8 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature 1 cup milk, cream or half…
Artichoke, Peas & Pancetta
Ingredients: 4 oz of pancetta, diced 2 small shallots, chopped into chunks 2 10-oz bags of frozen organic peas 1 jar of oil packed artichoke hearts, drained 3 sprigs of…
Cider Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 4 Tbsp melted coconut oil, divided 1 cup apple cider 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1.5 tsp…
Farro & Cherry Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup of dried farro 2 cups of cherries 4 cups of lettuce, kale or arugula A 6 oz log of goat cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup pepitas 2 scallions,…
Butternut Squash with Pomegranates & Tahini
Ingredients: 1 Large butternut squash (~ 3 lbs), peeled, seeded and cut into ½ inch chunks 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground ½ tsp Allspice, ground 2 Tbsp Olive oil 1 Tbsp…
Italian Style Green Beans with Parmesan Crisps
Ingredients: 2 lbs Fresh green beans, trimmed 1 Small onion, finely chopped 1 Garlic clove, finely minced 1 Tbsp Olive oil 2 Tbsp Butter 1 box of Pomidiced tomatoes (or…
Truffled Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 8 Medium Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 1 cup heavy cream 2 Tbsp Butter 2 Tbsp Truffle oil Salt and pepper to taste Chopped chives, for garnish…
Main Courses
Pepper and Goat Cheese Pizza
Ingredients: 1 Pizza Gourmet Wood Grilled pizza crust, whole wheat defrosted for 10 minutes at room temperature 1/3 jar Stonewall Kitchen pepper jelly 6 oz Goat cheese, crumbled 2 oz…
Spiced Cranberry Orange Meatballs
Ingredients: 1 bag of Celentano Italian Style Meatballs (In the Freezer Case) 1 jar of Stonewall Kitchen Cranberry Orange Marmalade 1 jar of Heinz Chili Sauce Preparation: Combine the marmalade…
Breakfast
Overnight Oatmeal
Ingredients: 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup milk (plain, almond or soy) 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen berries 1/4 cup of nuts and/or seeds drizzle of honey, maple syrup…