Julia Rutland, author of our cookbook Apples: 50 Tried and True Recipes, shares with us her Smoked Pork Chops and Apple Skillet recipe. Smoked pork chops make a great shortcut to a quick and easy dinner. If you want to use raw pork chops, bone-in or boneless,...
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With around 20 species, 3,000 varieties, and thousands of cultivars, it is obvious the pear has been cultivated for a very long time with plenty of natural variety to breed. It is almost a shame, then, to walk into a large supermarket and find 6...
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With local breweries and wineries popping up everywhere, learning how to make wine is on everyone’s “to do” list. Utilize the guidance of home-winemaking legend Jack Keller. In the 1990s, Jack started one of the first wine blogs on the internet. His expertise is shared with...
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Julia Rutland, author of our cookbook Apples: 50 Tried and True Recipes, shares with us her Upside-down Apple-Pecan Pie fit for the holidays. INGREDIENTS Makes 8 servings 1 cup pecan halves3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 6 tablespoons melted butter, divided 2 purchased refrigerated piecrusts 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose...
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Corrine Kozlak, author of Maple Syrup: 40 Tried & True Recipes, celebrated Thanksgiving early. Here is her menu: Maple-Basted Stuffed Turkey Roll, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts, Company’s Coming Salad, and Maple Pecan Pie for dessert. This year, instead of buying a bone-in turkey for her Thanksgiving feast, Corrine...
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Julia Rutland, author of our upcoming cookbook Apples: 50 Tried and True Recipes, shares with us her Cheese-Apple Danish recipe. We tried it out and so should you! INGREDIENTSMakes 4 servings 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sugar1 large egg, separated1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon freshly grated...
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Cecilia Glembocki from the Virginia Egg Council gave Julia Rutland, author of Blueberries: 50 Tried & True Recipes, this yummy Blueberry-Lemon Crunch Muffins recipe, and she is sharing it with us. INGREDIENTS Crunch Topping (recipe below)1⁄2 cup butter, softened1⁄2 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon lemon zest3 eggs, separated1⁄4...
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Whether you’re using a portion of the season’s harvest of tomatoes in a pressure canning recipe for marinara sauce or whipping up a quick batch of raspberry jam, canning and preserving are wonderful ways to save money, stay healthy, and prevent food waste. Michele Harmeling,...
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Julia Rutland, author of our Apples: 50 Tried and True Recipes cookbook, shares with us this elegant recipe for Apple Puff Roses. The apple is America’s favorite fruit, and Julia’s Apple Puff Roses are sure to impress your guests. INGREDIENTS 1 cup water1 teaspoon lemon juice2 large...
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Corrine Kozlak shares with us her Maple-Soy Glazed Salmon recipe. I tried it at home, and it is delicious. But don't take my word for it—try it yourself! INGREDIENTS1⁄4 cup soy sauce*2 tablespoons maple syrup2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce* 2–4 (6-ounce) salmon...
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