recipes

Waldorf salad

WALDORF SALAD

Waldorf salad

Portions:4
Share on Facebook Recept afdrukken

Ingrediënten

  • 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp. plain yogurt Greek or regular
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 c. halved red grapes
  • 1 c. chopped apples
  • 1 c. sliced celery
  • ¼ c. chopped parsley
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 c. walnuts toasted
  • Bibb lettuce for serving

Instructies

  • In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, and lemon juice.
  • Add grapes, apple, celery, and parsley and fold until just combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top with walnuts and serve over lettuce.
————————————————————————————————–
Recipe Category Nuts / Salad
Diets Vegetarian

German potato salad from Amy Fincher

GERMAN POTATO SALAD

German potato salad from Amy Fincher

Portions:6
Share on Facebook Recept afdrukken

Ingrediënten

  • 2 lb. baby potatoes halved
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ c. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp. granulated sugar
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 green onions sliced

Instructies

  • In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and season generously with salt.
  • Bring water to a boil and cook until potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, 15 to 20.
  • Drain and let cool slightly before transferring to a large serving bowl.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, about 8.
  • Reserve about 2 tablespoons of fat in pan, and transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Add red onion and cook over medium heat until starting to soften, about 3.
  • Whisk in in apple cider vinegar, water, olive oil, dijon mustard, and sugar.
  • Bring mixture to a simmer, then turn off heat and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in green onions and gradually pour mixture over potatoes.
  • Toss to combine and serve warm.
————————————————————————————————–
Recipe Category Salad / Vegetables
Diets Vegetarian

Fruit salad

FRUIT SALAD

Fruit salad

Portions:8
Share on Facebook Recept afdrukken

Ingrediënten

FOR THE DRESSING

  • ¼ c. honey
  • ¼ c. freshly squeezed orange juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon

FOR THE SALAD

  • 1 lb. strawberries hulled and quartered
  • 6 oz. blueberries
  • 6 oz. raspberries
  • 3 kiwis peeled and sliced
  • 1 orange peeled and wedges cut in half
  • 2 apples peeled and chopped
  • 1 mango peeled and chopped
  • 2 c. grapes

Instructies

  • In a small bowl whisk together honey, orange juice, and lemon zest.
  • Add fruit to a large bowl and pour over dressing, tossing gently to combine.
  • Chill until ready to serve
————————————————————————————————–
Recipe Category Fruit / Salad

Greek salad

GREEK SALAD

Greek salad

Portions:4
Share on Facebook Recept afdrukken

Ingrediënten

FOR THE SALAD

  • 1 pt. grape or cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber thinly sliced into half moons
  • 1 c. halved kalamata olives
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • ¾ c. crumbled feta

FOR THE DRESSING

  • 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • Juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ c. extra-virgin olive oil

Instructies

  • In a large bowl, stir together tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and red onion.
  • Gently fold in feta.
  • In a small bowl, make dressing: Combine vinegar, lemon juice, and oregano and season with salt and pepper.
  • Slowly add olive oil, whisking to combine.
  • Drizzle dressing over salad.
————————————————————————————————–
Recipe Category Salad
Country European / Greece
Diets Vegetarian

Cobb salad

A vibrant Cobb salad on a rustic wooden table, featuring crisp romaine lettuce topped with rows of grilled chicken, crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and crumbled blue cheese. A small dish of creamy dressing sits beside the bowl, along with a fork and scattered fresh herbs. Soft natural lighting enhances the fresh, inviting tones.

Cobb salad

Portions:6
Share on Facebook Recept afdrukken

Ingrediënten

  • ⅓ c. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • ⅔ c. olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 head romaine lettuce coarsely chopped
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs peeled and quartered
  • 12 oz. cooked chicken diced
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 avocado thinly sliced
  • 4 oz. crumbled blue cheese
  • 5 oz. cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tbsp. Chopped chives

Instructies

  • In a jar, shake together vinegar, mustard, and oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • On a large platter, spread out lettuce, then add rows of hard-boiled egg, chicken, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, and cherry tomatoes.
  • Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with dressing, and garnish with chives.
————————————————————————————————–
Recipe Category Salad

White Chocolate Cashew Clusters

A plate of white chocolate cashew clusters on a rustic wooden table, featuring creamy, melted white chocolate generously coating whole cashews. Some clusters are drizzled with extra white chocolate for decoration, while others have a sprinkle of sea salt or chopped cashews on top. The plate rests on a wooden cutting board, with scattered cashews, white chocolate pieces, and a small dish of melted white chocolate nearby. Soft natural lighting enhances the warm, inviting tones.

White Chocolate Cashew Clusters

Share on Facebook Recept afdrukken

Ingrediënten

  • 16 ounces white chocolate chips
  • 8 ounces milk chocolate chips
  • 8 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 4 cups salted cashews
  • 12 ounces milk chocolate English toffee bits

Instructies

  • Put the chocolate in a saucepan and melt in a low heat.
  • Stir and mix well until the chocolate will melt evenly.
  • Add the cashews and toffee bits.
  • Stir frequently set to boil until the mixture is cooked.
  • Using a spoon, drop gradually into the foiled pan the mixture making a candy shape toffee.
  • Let it cool and firm in a fridge and taste its yummy flavor.
————————————————————————————————–
Recipe Category Candy / Chocolate
Holliday: Christmas

Granola Fudge Clusters

A plate of granola fudge clusters on a rustic wooden table, featuring bite-sized treats made with crunchy granola mixed with rich, melted chocolate fudge. Some clusters are drizzled with extra chocolate, while others are sprinkled with chopped nuts or coconut flakes. The plate rests on a wooden cutting board, with scattered granola, chocolate chunks, and a small dish of melted fudge nearby. Soft natural lighting enhances the warm, inviting tones.

Granola Fudge Clusters

Share on Facebook Recept afdrukken

Ingrediënten

  • 6 ounces Semisweet Chocolate Chips
  • 6 ounces butterscotch chips
  • 1¼ cups granola cereal without raisins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructies

  • Melt in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a microwave safe bowl, stirring softly until melted and mixture are well blended.
  • Add gradually the granola and walnuts.
  • Mix well and stir while setting to boil.
  • Remove from the heat when finally cooked and one by one using a spoon drop in the pan with lined foil a spoonful amount to mixture.
  • Lined in the pan the mixture shaped candy.
  • Set aside to cool and once firm.
————————————————————————————————–
Recipe Category Candy
Holliday: Christmas

Toffee Peanut Clusters

A plate of toffee peanut clusters on a rustic wooden table, featuring roasted peanuts coated in rich, buttery toffee. Some clusters are drizzled with extra caramel, while others have a sprinkle of sea salt or chopped nuts. The plate rests on a wooden cutting board, with scattered peanuts, toffee pieces, and a small dish of melted caramel nearby. Soft natural lighting enhances the warm, inviting tones.

Toffee Peanut Clusters

Share on Facebook Recept afdrukken

Ingrediënten

  • 24 ounces chocolate chips
  • 16 ounces dry roasted peanuts
  • 8 ounces milk chocolate English toffee bits

Instructies

  • Prepare a cookie sheet with waxed paper, set aside.
  • In a large microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips, stirring often to prevent burning.
  • Remove from microwave.
  • Stir in peanuts and toffee.
  • Drop by the teaspoon onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Refrigerate for one hour to allow clusters to set.
————————————————————————————————–
Recipe Category Candy / Chocolate
Holliday: Christmas

Cherry Almond Clusters

A plate of cherry almond clusters on a rustic wooden table, featuring roasted almonds and dried cherries coated in smooth, melted chocolate. Some clusters are drizzled with extra chocolate, while others have a sprinkle of chopped almonds or dried cherry pieces. The plate rests on a wooden cutting board, with scattered almonds, cherries, and a small dish of melted chocolate nearby. Soft natural lighting enhances the warm, inviting tones.

Cherry Almond Clusters

Share on Facebook Recept afdrukken

Ingrediënten

  • 12 ounces white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • 1 cup toasted almonds

Instructies

  • Prepare a cookie sheet with waxed paper, set aside.
  • Coarsely chop the cherries and the almonds, set aside.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips, stir often to prevent burning.
  • Remove from microwave.
  • Mix the cherries and almonds into the chocolate.
  • Drop by teaspoon onto prepared cookie sheet.
  • Refrigerate to chill for one hour.
————————————————————————————————–
Recipe Category Candy / Chocolate / Nuts
Holliday: Christmas

Pecan Clusters

A plate of pecan clusters on a rustic wooden table, featuring toasted pecans coated in smooth, melted chocolate. Some clusters are drizzled with extra chocolate, while others have a sprinkle of sea salt or chopped pecans. The plate rests on a wooden cutting board, with scattered pecans, chocolate pieces, and a small dish of melted chocolate nearby. Soft natural lighting enhances the warm, inviting tones.

Pecan Clusters

Share on Facebook Recept afdrukken

Equipment

Ingrediënten

  • 7- ounce jar marshmallow cream
  • 1 pound chocolate kisses
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 6 ounces evaporated milk
  • 4 ounces butter
  • 1 ½ cups pecan halves

Instructies

  • In a saucepan, Combine the sugar, milk and butter let it boil and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Take off from the heat and pour the mixture into the marshmallow and chocolate prepared earlier in a large bowl.
  • Stir until evenly mix.
  • Add the pecans and stir to blend.
  • Let it cool and firm.
  • Break into pieces or any desired shape.
————————————————————————————————–
Recipe Category Candy / Nuts
Holliday: Christmas
Translate »