A zippy version of the classic deli side.
using home canned food
Spiced Coconut Oat Jam Squares
Warm spices, a healthy splash of vanilla, and toasty oats and coconut set these jam bars apart.
Easy Fig Jam Filled Challah
Challah mix and homemade fresh fig jam make for an easy, delicious bread.
Pickled Beet and Gorgonzola Deviled Eggs
Ingredients: 1 dozen hard-boiled eggs 1 16-oz jar sliced pickled beets 3-4 oz crumbled gorgonzola 1 tablespoon dijon 3 tablespoons mayonnaise freshly ground black pepper Directions: The night before you want to serve: Drain the beets reserving both the beets and the brine. Refrigerate the beets in an air-tight container. Return the brine to the […]
Crispy Ranch Chicken Thighs with Potatoes, Mushrooms and Pickled Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lb) 1 1/2 tablespoon buttermilk ranch dressing mix 8 oz crimini mushrooms (halved if large) 1 lb “baby” potatoes 3/4 cup caramelized onions* (about 2 onion’s worth) 1 1/2 cup pickled dilled Brussels sprouts (with brine, about half a 24-oz jar or use homemade) superfine flour (like Wondra) […]
How-to: Sweet & Savory Blue Cheese Boards
You can’t beat a cheese board for holiday entertaining! Litehouse approached me to create a cheese board using their center cut cheese, which is cut from the center of a cheese wheel that has been aged 100 days, and I jumped at the chance. I love having snacks for dinner and assembling cheese boards! It’s so fun […]
Reuben-Inspired Twice Baked Potatoes
Ingredients: 4 large Russet potatoes (about 3 lbs) 2 1/2 tablespoons minced dill pickles OR dill relish 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/4 cup sour cream 1 1/3 cup chopped corned beef* 3/4 cup sauerkraut 2/3 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyère freshly ground black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Bake potatoes one hour or until […]
PB&J Hamantaschen
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 2 eggs, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour 1/2 cup peanut butter powder (I used PBFit) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder jam (I used elderberry jam) Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat […]
Sauerkraut-Spiked Latkes
Ingredients: 4 cups grated Russet potatoes (about 4 medium potatoes) 1 cup sauerkraut, well drained 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup potato starch freshly ground black pepper canola oil Directions: In a large cast iron skillet or another heavy bottomed pan, heat about 1/4 inch oil. Place the potato and sauerkraut into a metal sieve or […]
Pickle-Spiked Cheeseburgers
Ingredients: for the burger: 1 1/4 lb 90% lean ground beef 1/4 cup chopped “Hamburger” dill pickle chips* 1/2 medium onion, finely diced 2 tablespoons horseradish deli mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 4 slices Butterkäse cheese** freshly ground black pepper. to serve: 4 pretzel rolls horseradish deli mustard “Hamburger” dill pickle chips Directions: In a […]