Fresh Fennel, Apple, Red Onion Salad with Roasted Chestnuts

Fresh Fennel, Apple, Red Onion Salad with Roasted Chestnuts Serves 6-8 This salad can be served tossed or arranged and plated. Either way it is delicious and provides a great medium for roasted chestnuts (or pumpkin seeds). Roasted chestnuts are … Continue reading →

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds and Pepitas

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds and Pepitas (Mexican Pumpkin Seeds) Inspiration Pre-dinner snack designed to keep impatient fingers out of the mashed potatoes. Ingredients 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds 2 cups raw Pepitas 3 tbs. extra virgin olive oil ΒΌ tsp. Chinese … Continue reading →

Quick Tomato Salsa

Quick Tomato Salsa Makes 1 pint Inspiration Not much time and a need for that fresh, homemade salsa flavor. Hint Store pesto, mayonnaise, salsas, chutneys, etc., with the least amount of air possible between the food and the lid. Mold … Continue reading →

Spicy Corn Chowder

Spicy Corn Chowder Serves 5 Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels* zest and juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp. corn oil 1 large yellow onion, peeled and minced 1 quart chicken stock, preferably homemade 2 cups peeled, diced … Continue reading →