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Charcuterie boards are having a moment right now and with good reason. They are beautiful, versatile and nothing says “let’s gather” quite like the board. Smoked Oyster Cheeseball INGREDIENTS 1 can smoked oysters, drained8 oz cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley PREPARATION Combine all ingredients […]

Savory Apple Galette with Onions, Gouda, and Thyme

Apple Cheese galette recipe

For the Crust INGREDIENTS1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour  1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 4 tablespoons ice water 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water PREPARATION Combine dry ingredients in the bowl of a standing mixer. Using a small whisk, mix breifly […]

Apple & Fig Galette

Meet pie’s carefree, cousin, the Galette.  A term used in French cuisine, galette refers to a flat, round or free-form “crusty cake.”  With a single crust casually folded over sweet or savory fillings, it delivers all the bold flavors of fall and the buttery,  flakey goodness of pie – minus the fuss. Here imperfection is […]

Savory Apple Galette with Chicken

Savory Apple Galette recipe

Meet pie’s carefree, cousin, the Galette.  A term used in French cuisine, galette refers to a flat, round or free-form “crusty cake.”  With a single crust casually folded over sweet or savory fillings, it delivers all the bold flavors of fall and the buttery,  flakey goodness of pie – minus the fuss. Here imperfection is […]

Caramel Apple Galette

Meet pie’s carefree, cousin, the Galette.  A term used in French cuisine, galette refers to a flat, round or free-form “crusty cake.”  With a single crust casually folded over sweet or savory fillings, it delivers all the bold flavors of fall and the buttery,  flakey goodness of pie – minus the fuss. Here imperfection is […]

Limoncello

A beloved Italian liqueur that has gained worldwide fame, our Limoncello recipe is a perfect toast to the flavor of summer. INGREDIENTS1 bottle vodka 100-proof 10 lemons, washed and dried 1-2 cups granulated sugar 1-2 cups water PREPARATION  Use a vegetable peeler to remove the peels from all the lemons. Try to remove only the outer yellow […]

Lemon Squares

Sweet and buttery paired with a vibrant burst of lemon? Yes, please! INGREDIENTS1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup powdered sugar 2 eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Extra powdered sugar to top PREPARATION Preheat oven to […]

Lemon Pasta

This lemon pasta is perfect for summer but it’s rich yet vibrant flavor will make it a favorite all year long. INGREDIENTS2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest 1 teaspoon honey 3 medium shallots, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional) […]

Sweet Tea Fried Chicken

A classic spin on a classic dish. Ingredients Oil for frying3 cups water3 teabags1/4 cup sugar3 lbs fryer chicken pieces 2 cups all purpose flour1 tbsp garlic salt3 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning, divided 1 tsp poultry seasoning1 tsp pepper1 tsp paprika2 eggs, beaten1 cup buttermilklemons for garnish (optional) Preparation: Bring water to a boil. Stir […]

Buttermilk Fried Chicken With Hot Honey Drizzle

A fundamental favorite with punched up flavor. Ingredients 1/4 cup honey2 tsp Tabasco 1/4 tsp dried crushed red pepper 3-4 lbs fryer chicken pieces 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 tbsp garlic salt 1/2 tbsp paprika 1 1/2 tsp pepper, divided 2 tsp poultry seasoning 1 egg 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 tsp salt Preparation For […]