Pumpkin Apple Muffins

By rebeccatalbotSeptember 19, 2019September 23, 2019 Apples, Featured, Pumpkin, Recipes

It is important to pay attention to goodness. Whenever I step into a bakery, I think of this, because a bakery always calls to mind Raymond Carver’s short story “A Small, Good Thing.” In the midst of an unbelievable tragedy, a family also starts receiving harassing anonymous phone calls. Finally, the mother realizes who has…

Easy Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Wraps

By rebeccatalbotSeptember 12, 2019 Featured, Leafy Greens, Recipes, Tomatoes

This week, I had a small culinary challenge I needed to figure out. I needed to serve food to group of somewhere between seven and fifteen people, and it needed to be not at all messy. I was gathering with a group of friends to watch a film in a fancy theater space that were…

No-Churn Peaches & Cinnamon Ice Cream

By rebeccatalbotAugust 15, 2019August 16, 2019 Desserts, Featured, Peaches, Recipes

A few years ago, I worked at a university writing center, and one of the back-to-school team-building moments for the returning writing tutors was always churning homemade custard. Cranking the handle of an old-fashioned ice cream maker was a good bonding activity. Conversation flows easily when you’re engaged in culinary activities that require you to…

Savory Peach and Tomato Pie

By rebeccatalbotJuly 11, 2019July 11, 2019 Featured, Main-Dishes, Peaches, Recipes, Summer Produce, Tomatoes

July is peak season for peaches, tomatoes, and corn. This time of year, the corn is fresh picked and brought to Wolff’s daily so it’s sweeter. Sweet corn is best right after it’s harvested. Within three days, its sugar/starch ratio can change from 80:20 to 20:80 as the sugar converts into starch. That’s what makes it turn…

Pickled Cherry Tomatoes

By recipesJuly 9, 2019July 9, 2019 Featured, Recipes, Tomatoes

A simple pickling turns summer’s sweet cherry tomatoes into a POP of dill-infused flavor! They make a great addition to salads… or if you want to be adventurous, try switching them out for olives in martinis! This recipe makes 2 pint jars. Print Pickled Cherry Tomatoes Author: Wolff’s Apple House Ingredients 1 heaping pint cherry…

Penne Arrabbiata with Homegrown Tomatoes

By rebeccatalbotJune 20, 2019June 21, 2019 Featured, Recipes, Tomatoes

Italy is heaven. At least, it is in Elizabeth von Arnim’s novel The Enchanted April, which I’m reading for a book club this week. The premise is that four women, who are all processing the ways that life has disappointed them, escape their dreary English lives to vacation in an Italian castle. There, beauty heals them….

Candied Bacon

By recipesJune 13, 2019June 14, 2019 Appetizers, Featured, Recipes

These sweet and salty tasty treats are a really special way to prepare our local Canter Hill bacon! Perfect bite-sized appetizers for your next get-together! Print Candied Bacon Author: Wolff’s Apple House Ingredients 1 package Canter Hill Bacon, thawed ½ cup brown sugar, packed 2 tsp cinnamon Instructions Preheat oven to 350°. Line a baking…

On Juneteenth and Strawberry Pie

By rebeccatalbotJune 6, 2019June 14, 2019 Berries, Featured, Holiday, Recipes

Juneteenth is named for June 19, 1865, the date when enslaved Africans in Galveston, Texas learned that they were free. This was two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been enacted, and over two months after the Civil War ended. “The reactions to this profound news ranged from pure shock to immediate jubilation,” says the Juneteenth…

Balsamic Chicken with Asparagus and Spring Veggies

By rebeccatalbotMay 23, 2019May 24, 2019 Featured, Main-Dishes, Recipes, Seasonal, Summer Produce

My mother’s recipe for this dish calls it “balsamic chicken”, a title that hides what I love most about it. It’s all about the veggies. Asparagus. Red bell peppers. Carrots. Mushrooms. Onions. The wealth of veggies makes the meal a vibrant one, pleasing to look at as well as to eat. Appealing to senses besides…

Escape the Land of Bland with Garlic Scapes

By AlessandraSimmonsMay 16, 2019May 16, 2019 Featured, Recipes, Seasonal

Hardneck garlic sends up a graceful, often curling, flower stem called a garlic scape. This is often harvested before it blooms to encourage the plant to put more energy into growing a large (and delicious) bulb. But like all things in nature, nothing goes to waste. These young stems are a gift in the kitchen….

Horseradish Sauce

By recipesApril 18, 2019April 18, 2019 Featured, Leafy Greens, Recipes, Sandwiches

This spicy, creamy sauce is made with freshly grated horseradish root. Be prepared: grating the horseradish is the hardest part! After that, it’s easy-peasy and super delicious. Perfect for burgers, roast beef sandwiches, egg sandwiches, grilled cheese…. Or spread it on some crackers for a quick snack! Print Horseradish Sauce Author: Wolff’s Apple House Ingredients…

Ashley’s Spring Salad

By recipesApril 9, 2019April 11, 2019 Featured, Recipes, Salads

This versatile and flavorful salad is unique and refreshing. You can easily substitute ingredients based on your taste and the seasonal availability of fresh produce. Print Ashley’s Spring Salad Ingredients 1 bunch of fresh radishes, thinly sliced ½ red bell pepper, diced finely 1 bunch of scallions, chopped 2 carrots, grated Good handful of…

Veggie Quiche with Quinoa Crust

By recipesApril 3, 2019April 3, 2019 Breakfast, Featured, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegan

This crust boasts the nutty goodness and nutritional punch of quinoa—with no processed flour and no gluten! Use the filling below or easily substitute a personal favorite. Give yourself at least a couple of hours, because in a few spots you have to wait for things to cool before you can proceed. Print Veggie Quiche…

Oil-Free Balsamic Vinaigrette & 6 Favorite Salad Recipes

By rachelvanduzerMarch 12, 2019March 15, 2019 Featured, Paleo, Recipe-Round-Up, Recipes, Salads oil-free vinaigrette

Salads are the healthiest of foods, right? Well, maybe. I’ll tell you one thing, though. When I eat a salad every day, I feel really good. Dark leafy greens like spinach are packed with fiber and even contain a decent amount of protein. I know I feel more energized after eating a salad. But sometimes…

Lavender Honey Carrots & Easy Veggie Sides That Aren’t Salad

By rebeccatalbotJanuary 17, 2019February 28, 2019 Featured, Gluten-Free, Hardy Vegetables, Paleo, Recipe-Round-Up, Recipes, Root Vegetables, Sides carrots, honey, lavender

Nothing against salad. It’s just that when thinking of a veggie side, it’s often the first thing that comes to mind, and sometimes breaking out of the routine is just what you need to get inspired to eat more veggies. So try these three easy veggie sides to freshen up your dinner table, and maybe…

Stuffed Cabbage

By recipesDecember 26, 2018March 5, 2019 Featured, Gluten-Free, Holiday, Main-Dishes, Paleo, Recipes cabbage

This is an old Polish recipe for stuffed cabbage. They called them halupkis. Whatever you call them they are scrumptious and quite filling. Print Stuffed Cabbage Recipe type: Main Dish Cuisine: Polish Ingredients 1 Large Head Cabbage 1 lb. Ground Beef 1 Minced Onion 1 C. Uncooked Minute Rice 1 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Fresh Black…

Our Customers’ Top 10 Recipes in 2018

By rebeccatalbotDecember 20, 2018February 28, 2019 Featured, Recipes recipes

Have you ever been invited to look through somebody else’s recipe collection? Maybe your grandparents’? Or your mom or dad’s, or your mother-in-laws’? At times like that, the wrinkled, stained and water-spotted ones always catch my eye, because those are the ones that have been made time and time again. As we reach the end…

Make-ahead Pancake Mix for Holiday Gift-Giving

By rachelvanduzerDecember 13, 2018March 5, 2019 Breakfast, Featured, Recipes pancakes

There’s nothing quite like pancakes on a snow day or a lazy Saturday morning. But quite often the thought of whipping up pancakes from scratch first thing in the morning isn’t feasible, so I’ll stick with an easier breakfast option. However, I decided to overcome this by making my own ready-to-use pancake mix with ingredients…

Spanakopita

By recipesNovember 29, 2018March 15, 2019 Appetizers, Featured, Leafy Greens, Main-Dishes, Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegan greens, spinach

Use fresh-picked, locally grown spinach for this classic Greek dish! Print Spanakopita Author: Wolff’s Apple House Ingredients 3 Tbs olive oil, plus more to coat pan 1 bunch leeks, chopped, rinsed, and dried 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 lbs spinach, stems removed, washed and chopped ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped…

Three Instant Upgrades for Your Thanksgiving Feast

By rebeccatalbotNovember 15, 2018February 28, 2019 Appetizers, Apples, Beverages, Crafts, Featured, Holiday, Recipes Thanksgiving

Unless you’re feeling like a superhero, or getting a little antsy with some extra time off of work, the time for major Thanksgiving DIY projects and menu overhauls has probably passed. But here are three easy upgrades to make your guests feel extra special. Upgrade Your Decor with Potato Stamp Cards This is a fun…