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Friday, May 19, 2017 12:27:49 PM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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All evenings are not created equal and the dinner cooked each night needs to fit the need of each day.

An intricate recipe doesn't work on those busy weekday nights, but take-out doesn't always have to be an option either.

Quick, …
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A Pleasant Little Rotisserie Chicken Menu

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Thursday, January 11, 2018 3:15:00 PM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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It’s a question I often hear, and one that I always have an answer for:

“What types of dinners can I make from a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store?”

My response is always the same:

You can make SO many meals at all kinds of …
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Brisket Stroganoff

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Wednesday, May 24, 2017 5:11:00 PM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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Part of the beauty of smoking a brisket is the amount of leftovers available to use in following meals-- and I'm not just talking about leftovers for a few chopped brisket sandwiches.There is a world of recipes to make from this one …
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Patriotic Trifle

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Sunday, July 1, 2018 12:35:00 PM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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Being patriotic with dessert this Fourth of July just got a little bit more fancy and fun.

Patriotic Berry Trifle is a layered dessert that stacks pound cake, raspberry jam, fresh blueberries and Grand Marnier pudding on top of one …
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Naturally Dye Your Easter Eggs

Tags: market street, Market Street Registered Dietitians, Color Your Basket, Color Your Basket Blue, Frozen Foods Month, National Nutrition Month

Wednesday, March 23, 2016 9:30:00 AM

This month happens to be National Nutrition Month, Frozen Foods Month and Easter. When we were planning out our blogs, we kept asking ourselves “Is there something that would fit all 3?” As we were sitting around, eating copious amounts of fruit (as you’d imagine any dietitian meeting going), it literally popped into our head (and mouth): BLUEBERRIES! It’s the perfect …
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Strawberry Basil Grilled Cheese with Red Pepper Jelly

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Wednesday, April 6, 2016 9:30:00 AM

The dietitians at Market Street have been moving through the color wheel this year, and we’re continuing on with white and brown foods in April. People typically consider these boring and drab colors, especially when it comes to food. This could not be farther from the truth--white and brown foods have great health benefits! For example, they contain flavonoids and …
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Granny's Cherry Tarts

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Tuesday, May 16, 2017 12:06:00 PM

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There was always a sweet bite waiting for us upon arrival at Granny’s house.

Most of the time it would be chocolate chip or short bread cookies in the large glass jar that lived on the countertop. Other times there would be a sheet pan …
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Grilled Prosciutto, Spinach and Burrata Pizza

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Friday, February 2, 2018 4:32:00 PM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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I talk a big grill game. BUT, come on...

I live with a grill master and I have been convinced by him that anything we cook in the kitchen can, in fact, be cooked on the grill.

And I love it.

Now it’s my turn to convince you of the …
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A Pleasant Little Christmas Morning

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Tuesday, December 19, 2017 11:36:00 AM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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It’s 6:37 am and the presents have already been torn into and there’s a lingering gift high. The next round of celebration won’t be happening for another 5 hours but the natives are restless.

Santa’s cookies are half-eaten and out of …
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Cherry Chocolate French Toast

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018 11:15:00 AM

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Morning glories—those small parts at the beginning of the day where joy and cheer reside.

Admittedly, morning is not the best time of the day for me. I’m groggy and slow to wake. However, I find myself surrounded by three morning glories …
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Fast Dinners

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  All evenings are not created equal and the dinner cooked each night needs to fit the need of each day. An intricate recipe doesn't work on those busy weekday nights, but take-out doesn't always have to be an option either. Quick, delicious and satisfying meals can be attainable on those hectic nights--- and you might walk away feeling better satisfied because a home cooked meal was served. A few ways I accomplish quick weeknight meals are by: Purchasing premade ingredients: Whether it's store bought pizza dough, or pre-sliced fruit, some nights it takes a village to get dinner on the table. Check out Market Street's refrigerated section for Brooklyn’s Pizza Dough. Also don't forget to take a peek at the variety of sliced fruit in the produce section for a quick fruit salad. Making breakfast for dinner: A quick frittata makes an easy dinner. Crack the eggs, add some cheese, give a good whisk and pop in the oven. Prep is a breeze and cook time is about 15 minutes. Using quick cook-time proteins: Shrimp and scallops have extremely low cook times, which makes getting dinner on the table much easier. Be sure to chat up the fish monger next time at Market Street. Their assistance is a great help to point you to whatever seafood item fits your need (and budget). Doing some prep work ahead of time: If I know a busy day is on the horizon, I will do a quick five to ten minute prep the night before or the morning of. For example, I will dice vegetables or even cook sausage and let it sit in the fridge before it's time to cook. Tricks like this will save you minutes when it's cook time. Say it with me, I CAN cook dinner on a busy weeknight...I CAN cook dinner on a busy weeknight. Well said, my friends. Start this week with these three fast dinners that will leave you with time to spare on those busy weeknights: chive and cheese frittata + Market Street’s fresh fruit slices + crusty bread from Market Street’s bakery spicy garlic shrimp and avocado salad + Market Street’s fresh made tortilla chips + two-minute margarita roasted radish and sausage pizza + arugula salad Recipes:  Chive and Cheese Frittata Serves 2-4 Author note: I used to resort to the “flip” method of frittatas until I read Marcella Hazan’s Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking. Hazan preferred the “non-flip” method that simply leaves the frittata in the oven until it is completely cooked. I have since resorted to this method. Also, I don’t find it necessary to have a non-stick pan to have a successful frittata. With enough butter or olive oil to coat the skillet, the frittata comes out nicely. Finally, don’t be afraid to eat this anytime of the day– breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s great with crusty bread and a nice salad.   Ingredients    5 eggs ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ cup chives, chopped ¼ cup shredded mozzarella ¼ cup grated parmesan 2 tablespoons unsalted butter   Directions 1) Heat the oven to 350 degrees. 2) Meanwhile, place the eggs and salt in a medium size bowl and lightly beat. 3) Next, add the chives and cheese. Lightly beat to incorporate. Set aside. 4) In an 8-inch skillet, melt the butter on the stovetop. Once melted, swirl the butter around the pan to coat the bottom and sides. 5) Add the egg mixture into the skillet and then place in the oven. 6) Cook for 16 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked all the way through. Run a spatula carefully around the edges of the frittata to loosen it from the pan. Slide onto a cutting board, slice and serve.   Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Cucumber Salad Author note: Eat this salad with a side of tortillas to scoop up all the goodness.   Avocado Cucumber Salad Ingredients 1 pound spicy garlic shrimp (see recipe below), chilled 2 cups cucumber, peeled,seeds removed and sliced into bite sized-sticks 1/4 cup red onion, diced 2 avocados, cubed 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt juice of 1 lime   Directions 1) In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, red onion, avocado, salt and lime. Stir to combine. Place in the fridge and let chill for 30 minutes. 2) Pour onto a platter, top with the chilled spicy garlic shrimp. Serve immediately.   Spicy Garlic Shrimp Author note: Two mixing bowls are required for this recipe. This recipe is easily doubled. Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon cayenne ½ teaspoon paprika zest of 1 lemon juice of 1 lemon ¼ cup chopped chives 1 pound shrimp   Directions 1) Heat the oven to 400 degrees. 2) In a medium sized mixing bowl place 2 tablespoons of oil, 2 cloves of chopped garlic, ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of cayenne, ¼ teaspoon of paprika and the lemon zest. Stir well to combine 3) In a second medium sized bowl place 1 tablespoon of of oil, 2 cloves of chopped garlic, ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of cayenne, ¼ teaspoon of paprika, juice of 1 lemon and the chives. Stir well to combine and set aside. 4) Add the shrimp to the first bowl (the bowl without the chives) and turn the shrimp several times to coat. 5) Pour the shrimp mixture onto a foil-lined baking sheet. Spread the shrimp out into an even single layer. 6) Place the shrimp into the oven and cook until pink, about 8 to 10 minutes. 7) Remove the shrimp from the oven and with a slotted spoon place the cooked shrimp into the second bowl. 8) Turn the shrimp several times to coat well. Place in the fridge and chilled   Two Minute Margarita Author note: This recipe is a combination of several margarita recipes that I’ve used over the years. When there is time, I juice the limes myself, but in most instances, I use store-bought fresh limeade. For this recipe, seek out the freshest store-bought limeade and rid yourself of the unnecessary packaged premade margarita mix. It doesn’t take long to whip up this margarita; in fact, it takes about 2 minutes. Ingredients 3 ice cubes (plus more for the individual drink) 2 ounces tequila 1/2 ounce orange liquor 3 ounces fresh limeade 1/2 teaspoon agave syrup squeeze of lime juice pinch of salt lime slices   Directions 1) Place the ice cubes into a cocktail shaker (or plastic cup as I do), and pour the tequila and orange liquor over the ice. Shake or stir to chill. 2) Pour the chilled liquor in a glass filled halfway with ice. 3) Add the limeade, agave, lime juice and salt into the glass. Stir well. 4) Finish with a slice of lime and serve.   Roasted Radish and Sausage Pizza Author note: This is a non-recipe simply because pizza is a personal creation. Adjust the toppings to your liking. Additional cheese, like parmesan or pecorino, would work well with this pizza. Ingredients pizza dough tomato sauce 1 1/2 -2 cups radishes, sliced 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil pinch kosher salt 1 shallot, thinly sliced uncased sausage (I prefer spicy), about 3 links worth mozzarella cheese   Directions 1) Heat the oven to 400 degrees 2) In a small bowl combine the radishes, oil and salt. Evenly distribute on a foil-lined baking sheet. Roast for 10 minutes, until tender. Remove from the oven. 3) Increase the heat to 500 degrees. 4) Meanwhile, cook the sausage until slightly underdone. 5) Roll out the pizza dough. Place a layer of tomato sauce on the dough. Next add a handful of cheese to cover the sauce. 6) Add the sausage, radishes and shallots. Top with a sprinkling of cheese. 7) Place in the oven and cook until the dough is golden and the cheese melted and browned.   Arugula Salad Author note: This salad is incredibly flexible. Add whatever bits of herbs and vegetables you have lying in the fridge. Nuts or a boiled egg would turn this side dish into a protein rich meal. Gruyere, manchego, goat cheese or feta also work very well with this salad. Ingredients 6 cups arugula 2 shallots, chopped 3/4 grated parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil juice of 1 lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt   Directions 1) Add the arugula, shallots and cheese into a large bowl. 2) Top with the vinegar, oil, lemon juice and salt. Toss well and serve immediately. Read More

A Pleasant Little Rotisserie Chicken Menu

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  It’s a question I often hear, and one that I always have an answer for: “What types of dinners can I make from a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store?” My response is always the same: You can make SO many meals at all kinds of skill level. Soups! Lasagnas! Pizza! Salads! Taquitos! Typically the question is two part though… what can I make from a rotisserie chicken and what can I make from a rotisserie chicken that is weeknight friendly (and let’s face it makes for great leftovers for the rest of the week). My answer never changes. You can make SO many meals that are weeknight friendly from a rotisserie chicken. From that point on the conversation varies depending on the person’s time availability, level of cooking skills and food preferences. I tend to always insert one piece of advice though. Get the rotisserie chicken from Market Street. It’s never dried out and there is a wonderful variety of seasoned rotisserie chickens that are nice to choose from that help enhance the flavors of the meal. Lemon Pepper! Simply Seasoned! Garlic! Southwest! Market Street knows how to cook a chicken. Now, not knowing your particular level of cooking, food preferences and time available in the kitchen I want to share with you some of my favorite recipes that I enjoy making with a rotisserie chicken: Linguini with Tomatoes and Chicken | weeknight | time in the kitchen: minimal Hatch Chile Chicken Lasagna | weekend | time in the kitchen: more than average Chicken Salad with Whole Grain Mustard and Thyme | weeknight | time in the kitchen: minimal Chicken Red Pepper Soup | weeknight | time in the kitchen: average One thing that all of these recipes have in common is that they make enough leftovers for the following night (or for lunch the next day). Now, add a few of these recipes to your menu this week and pop over to Market Street to pick up a rotisserie chicken--or two, because they are the best in the city. Linguini with Chicken, Tomatoes and Garlic Oil Author note: This dish is one that can be made in the time it takes the linguine to cook. This recipe serves 2 to 3 but could easily feed more by increasing the amount of extra-virgin olive oil, tomatoes and chicken. Feel free to increase the amount of garlic and cheese if a more vibrant flavor is desired. Red pepper flakes and fresh spinach would also make good additions to this dish.    Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 small shallot, roughly chopped 5 garlic cloves, crushed pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) 1 cup small tomatoes, halved (or larger tomatoes, diced) 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1 cup rotisserie chicken 1/4 cup pasta water 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano (or Parmesan) handful of linguine noodles (enough for 2 to 3 servings) lemon zest kosher salt   Directions 1. Fill a medium sized pan with water and bring to boil, pour a generous amount of kosher salt into the water and add the linguine. Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package's directions and reserve ¼ cup of pasta water. 2. Meanwhile, add the oil, garlic and shallots (and red pepper if using) to a medium-sized saute pan and cook over medium-low heat. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the garlic from burning. 3. Next, add the tomatoes to the garlic oil and cook for an additional 5-8 minutes. 4. Then, reduce the heat to low and add the chicken, pasta water and cheese. Stir well to combine and continue to heat through. 5. Once the pasta is cooked to al dente, add the linguine to the saute pan. Stir well to coat the noodles with the garlic oil. 6. Divide the linguine, chicken and tomatoes between 2 or 3 bowls, spoon the remaining garlic oil over each dish and then top with freshly grated lemon zest.   Hatch Chile Chicken Lasagna Author note: For a more laid back approach to lasagna, this recipe can be broken down into two days of cooking. Cook the sauce and prep the chicken on day one. Make the béchamel and build the lasagna on day two. Use a rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store to make the cooking process a bit easier. Depending on how cheesy you prefer lasagna, feel free to add more parmesan and fontina cheese. Be sure to evenly distribute all components of the lasagna.   for the lasagna Ingredients Hatch chile tomato sauce (recipe below) Hatch-lime chicken (recipe below) béchamel (recipe below) lasagna noodles, cooked 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 cup fontina cheese, grated 2 cups of mozzarella, grated 1 cup cilantro (and more for topping), chopped lime wedges for serving   Directions 1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees 2. In a 9x13 baking dish add a thin layer of tomato sauce. 3. Place a layer of cooked lasagna on top of the tomato sauce (be sure to cover the whole pan). 4. Evenly spread a layer of béchamel on top of the pasta. 5. Add a layer of Hatch-lime chicken on top of the béchamel. 6. Sprinkle a layer of cilantro on top of the béchamel. 7. Evenly distribute a portion of the cheeses on top of the cilantro. 8. Finish with a layer of Hatch tomato sauce. 9. Repeat all steps beginning with step number 2. 10. Add a final layer of pasta, red sauce, béchamel, parmesan, fontina and mozzarella. 11. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. In the final five minutes, turn the oven to broil at 500 degrees and cook until the top of the lasagna is browned, up to 5 minutes. 12. Top with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.   for the Hatch chile tomato sauce Ingredients 28 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup roasted Hatch green chiles, chopped (skins and seeds removed) 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 onion   Directions 1. Place all ingredients into a saucepan. Simmer for 35-45 minutes. Salt to taste. Set aside.   for the Hatch-lime chicken Ingredients 4 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped 1 1/2 cups Hatch green chiles, chopped (skins and seeds removed) 1 jalapeno, stem removed, seeded and chopped 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin juice of 1 lime   Directions 1. Place all ingredients into a bowl. Stir well to incorporate. Set aside.   for the béchamel Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons flour 2 cups whole milk, warmed 3/4 cups Hatch green chiles, chopped (skin and seeds removed) pinch of cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt   Directions 1. In a medium-sized sauce pan, melt the butter on medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour. Continue to whisk until the roux (the butter flour combination) is golden. 2. Pour in the warmed milk and continue to whisk. Simmer until the béchamel is thickened, about 5 to 10 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent the béchamel from burning. 3. Add the chiles, cinnamon, cumin and salt. Stir well to incorporate. Decrease the heat to low.   Chicken Salad with Whole Grain Mustard and Thyme Ingredients 4 cups rotisserie chicken, cut into bite sized chunks 1/2 cup red onion, diced 2 teaspoons fresh thyme 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts (toasted optional) 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt   Directions 1. Combine all the ingredients and stir to combine. Serve on crusty bread or by itself.   Chicken Red Pepper Soup Serves 6-8 Author note: The addition of cornmeal makes this soup heartier than your average soup. While this soup may appear to be spicy, it has only a low heat element. This soup is a perfect make-ahead meal because it reheats nicely. If you prefer a meatless soup, omit the chicken and top with a runny egg.    Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 jalapeno or serrano, seeded and quartered 1 garlic clove, quartered 1 4 ounce can hatch green chiles 1 small yellow onion, quartered 1 green bell pepper, seeded and quartered 2 red bell peppers, seeded 1 14 ounce can unsalted diced tomatoes 2 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt ½ teaspoon oregano 2 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 bay leaf 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock 2/3 cup cornmeal 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded and chopped cilantro, chopped, for topping plain yogurt, sour cream or for topping lime wedges, for topping   Directions 1. Place the olive oil in a large pan and bring to medium-high heat. 2. Meanwhile, in a food processor puree the jalapeno (or serrano), garlic, green chiles, onion, green bell pepper and 1 quartered red bell pepper. 3. Add the pureed vegetables to the heated oil and cook for 10 minutes. 4. While the vegetables cook, seed and dice the remaining red bell pepper. 5. Add the diced bell pepper to the pureed vegetables and cook until tender (about 3 minutes) 6. Next add the tomatoes, salt, oregano, cumin, chili powder and bay leaf to the pureed vegetables. Simmer for 10 minutes. 7. Add the chicken stock, bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes. 8. Remove 2 cups of the soup to a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the cornmeal into the hot soup, whisk well. 9. Slowly whisk the cornmeal mixture back into the soup. Whisk the soup until the soup is smooth and there are no cornmeal clumps. 10. Simmer on low for 30 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent the cornmeal from sticking to the bottom of the pan. 11. With 10 minutes remaining, place the shredded chicken into the soup and heat through. 12. Top with cilantro, sour cream and spritz of fresh lime juice. Serve warm. Read More

Brisket Stroganoff

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  Part of the beauty of smoking a brisket is the amount of leftovers available to use in following meals-- and I'm not just talking about leftovers for a few chopped brisket sandwiches.There is a world of recipes to make from this one smoked cut of beef and they’re all tantalizing. Off the top of my head these meals come to mind: Chopped Brisket OmeletsBrisket Arugula Salad with BBQ drizzleBrisket TacosBrisket EnchiladasBrisket Mac and CheeseBrisket NachosOpen Faced Brisket Sandwich with a Runny EggBrisket MigasBurnt End Cheese FriesBetter than a sandwich, am I right? The list seems endless. Recently, however, there is one brisket recipe I find myself making every time Randy, A Pleasant Little Kitchen's master griller, fires up the smoker. Brisket Stroganoff. It is play off the traditional Russian comfort food, beef stroganoff and, in my mind, is a perfect way to use leftovers. It utilizes about 2 1/2 cups of smoked brisket and the remaining ingredients are always stocked in my pantry. Did I mention it’s a quick fix? Onions and garlic sautéed in butter. Tomato paste browned and then deglazed with chianti and organic chicken stock. Sour cream and chopped brisket. Stir and serve over egg noodles (or your favorite pasta). Four steps and about 30 minutes later a delicious flavor packed meal is ready to be devoured… and loved. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal following a fun-filled weekend of grilling. To make brisket stroganoff, smoked brisket (recipe at the bottom) is needed. While it’s easy to pop into your favorite smoke house and  pick up some chopped smoked brisket, wouldn’t it be more fun to make it at home? If this makes you hesitate, let me reassure you. Smoking meat is doable. Abandon the fear of backyard smoking. Embrace slow cooking over low flames and approach this Memorial Day weekend with smoking confidence. Here's a breakdown of getting prepped and educated in smoking: If you prefer more crust on brisket, use your favorite grill rub to coat the brisket before smoking. Market Street has an excellent selection of premixed grill rubs if making your own doesn’t sound appealing. A meat thermometer will help guarantee the brisket does not get over cooked. Remember, quality meat makes a difference in the outcome of a smoked brisket. Pop by Market Street and pick up Rancher’s Reserve USDA Choice and Angus beef brisket. It’s the type of quality meat you want for grilling season. Once the brisket reaches 195 degrees, use a wooden skewer to check for doneness. The skewer should slide in and out of the meat with ease. I prefer to use oak as the smoking wood. It is good to periodically check the smoker to make sure it maintains heat properly. There are fancy gadgets that will allow you to monitor the meat temperature via smart phone. When you remove the brisket from the heat, you can wrap it in foil and store in a cooler for up to 3 hours before serving. Blow up the kiddie pool this weekend, grab some chilled beverages and pick up a Rancher's Reserve brisket at Market Street. In the days following you will be reminded of the perfect outdoor grilling weekend with all leftovers available to use. Get creative, but start with brisket stroganoff to get the leftover smoked brisket ball rolling.   Brisket Stroganoff Serves 5-7 Author note: Before cooking, set out the sour cream to bring to room temperature. This helps to keep the sour cream from curdling once it hits the warm sauce.   Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 cups Chianti 2 1/2 cups chopped smoked brisket 3/4 cup sour cream (room temperature)  Instructions 1. cooked egg noodles (or your favorite pasta) 2. fresh parsley, chopped (for topping) 3. In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. 4. Add the onions and garlic. Cook over medium heat, until softened, about 4 minutes. Smoked Brisket Recipe Author note: If you prefer more crust on brisket, use your favorite grill rub to coat the brisket before smoking. A meat thermometer will help guarantee the brisket does not get over cooked. Remember, quality meat makes a difference in the outcome of a smoked brisket. Once the brisket reaches 195 degrees, use a wooden skewer to check for doneness. The skewer should slide in and out of the meat with ease. I prefer to use oak as the smoking wood. It is good to periodically check the smoker to make sure it maintains heat properly. There are fancy gadgets that will allow you to monitor the meat temperature via smart phone. When you remove the brisket from the heat, you can wrap it in foil and store in a cooler for up to 3 hours before serving.   Ingredients 4 pounds trimmed brisket flat  7 teaspoons salt 4 teaspoons pepper   Instructions 1. Evenly coat the brisket with the salt and pepper combination. 2. Prepare grill or smoker for 225 degrees. Once it reaches 225 degrees allow the grill to maintain this heat for at least 30 minutes before beginning. Adjust as necessary to keep the temperature between 225 and 250. 3. Insert the meat thermometer into the brisket. Place brisket on the grill. 4. Smoking time is about 10 1/2 hours, but once the internal temperature reaches 195 degree, probe for doneness. If the meat is still ‘tight’, wait another 15 minutes and probe again. Read More

Patriotic Trifle

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  Being patriotic with dessert this Fourth of July just got a little bit more fancy and fun. Patriotic Berry Trifle is a layered dessert that stacks pound cake, raspberry jam, fresh blueberries and Grand Marnier pudding on top of one another in a glass serving bowl. This layer of goodness is repeated one more time and then topped with pudding and fresh berries. It is a traditional English dessert that has, well, an American spin. What is so wonderful about this desert is that it shows the colors of our nation’s flag and highlights the beautiful berry produce of summer. It also has the flexibility to be as labor-intensive or as non-labor intensive as you would like. If preferred, all elements can be homemade: pound cake, raspberry jam and pudding (also considered a custard). Or even just one element can be homemade. This is the path I chose when I selected the Grand Marnier pudding to make. I purchased the remaining ingredients from Market Street. Market Street’s Bakery is the perfect place to start to make this Patriotic Trifle. The bakery has a beautiful selection of freshly baked cakes to choose from—all shape, sizes and flavors. Whether you’re looking for a birthday cake, a wedding cake, or a cake for any occasion (like the 4th!) Market Street is going to several have delicious varieties. I snagged a few pound cakes for this dessert because it reminds me of my grandmother and her love of pound cake with fresh summer strawberries. However, an angel food cake would also be a great cake to use for this Patriotic Trifle. For the fruit I grabbed some organic blueberries and then picked up some well-loved Bonne Maman raspberry jam. Pasture-raised eggs, organic cream, a bit of corn starch and I’m on my way to making a complete firecracker of a dessert. (Pro tip: If you even want to skip the homemade Grand Marnier Pudding, which I beg you not to because it is the STAR of this patriotic show, an instant vanilla pudding mix with a splash of Grand Marnier will do the trick!) Turning a traditional English dessert into something Patriotic is the cherry on top to this dessert for this history loving, recipe-developer girl. This trifle is an eye-catching and delicious treat. On first glance, it may appear to be a tremendous dessert to tackle, but the fact is, it is an easy sweet feat. This Fourth of July celebrate With Market Street. Make a red, white and blue dessert that is eye catching, utilizes all of the flavors of summer and has a bit of historical humor. P.S. Keep in mind, if you want to stick with a smaller version of this patriotic dessert, no worries! Just add a scoop of pudding, a slice of raspberry jam-covered pound cake and fresh blueberries into a small serving bowl. Easy peasy.  Patriotic Trifle Serves 10-12 Author note: The laborious task to this dessert is retrieving 10 egg yolks. Give yourself a little bit of grace, I typically go through about 12 eggs before I get my 10 egg yolks. A way to prevent food waste in this situation is to remove your egg whites and egg yolks by using three separate bowls. One bowl is used collect the egg white during the initial separation from the yolk. Place the white into a second bowl (where all the unused whites will be collected and saved for further use) and place the yolk in a third bowl. Using separate bowls when first cracking the eggs helps keep the majority of the whites and yolks free from shells and broken yolks. The egg whites can be easily turned into several things—meringue to top pies, meringue cookies, egg drop soup, egg white omelettes. There are many options.   2 pound cakes, cut into thick slices to fit the interior of the serving bowl (I do this as I’m building the trifle) 1 jar raspberry jam 2 pints blueberries Grand Marnier Pudding, recipe below fresh raspberries, chilled for topping fresh blueberries, chilled for topping powdered sugar, for topping   1) In a large glass trifle bowl or serving bowl add a layer of pound cake. Cover the cake with an even layer of raspberry jam. Top the jam with an even layer of blueberries. Cover the blueberries with a generous layer of pudding. 2) Repeat step one. Finish with a final layer of pound cake slices. 3) At this point, cover the trifle and place in the fridge to chill for at least 3 hours. Place the pudding and berries in the fridge to chill as well. 4) Right before service, remove the trifle from the fridge. Add a final layer of pudding and top with berries. Lightly dust the berries with sifted powdered sugar. Serve immediately.   for the Grand Marnier Pudding 1 cup cream 3 cups whole milk 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier, or favorite orange liqueur 1/4 cup unsalted butter 10 egg yolks 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch   1) In a large saucepan combine the cream, milk, salt, vanilla extract, Grand Marnier and butter. Cook over medium-low heat until the butter is melted, about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally. 2) Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a large mixing bowl until combined. vWhisk the cornstarch into the yolk and sugar mixture. Do this in small batches, until there are no lumps of cornstarch. 3) Remove the liquid from the stovetop and temper the sugar egg mixture. To temper, whisk the egg mixture quickly while slowly adding the warm liquid (about 1/4 cup at a time) until all the liquid is combined. Now you have created a custard. 4) Pour the custard back into the saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat. Whisk constantly until the custard is thick and almost boils, about 6 minutes. 5) Strain the pudding into a large bowl. Cool. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Read More

Naturally Dye Your Easter Eggs

  This month happens to be National Nutrition Month, Frozen Foods Month and Easter. When we were planning out our blogs, we kept asking ourselves “Is there something that would fit all 3?” As we were sitting around, eating copious amounts of fruit (as you’d imagine any dietitian meeting going), it literally popped into our head (and mouth): BLUEBERRIES! It’s the perfect food to fit all that this month has to offer.     National Nutrition Month March is National Nutrition Month. The theme for 2016 is "Savor the Flavor of Eating Right," which encourages everyone to take time to enjoy food traditions and appreciate the pleasures, great flavors and social experiences food can add to our lives.   Blueberries are the perfect way to Savor the Flavor with friends, with family, at work and on the road.  And, as an added bonus, eating these plump pearls can improve memory, cognition, mood and lower risk for heart disease.     Frozen Foods Month Frozen blueberries often get overlooked. Buying these blue beauties frozen is an affordable way to Savor the Flavor year round.   FUN FACT: You might be surprised to know that thawing blueberries in the microwave retains twice as many of their antioxidants than being thawed at room temperature or in the refrigerator.     Easter We love that you can use the juice from thawed blueberries to naturally dye your Easter eggs. Check out this fun recipe!      Materials: White eggs and carton 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries Coffee filter Wide mouth mason jar White vinegar Slotted spoon Coconut or olive oil (optional)   Instructions 1) Start with boiled eggs. Set eggs aside and let cool while you make the dyes. (Tip: Try hard boiled eggs in the oven. Place one egg in each of 12 muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Submerge the baked eggs in ice water for 10 minutes. They peel easily and taste like "butter"!) 2) To make blueberry dye, pour the blueberries into a medium sauce pot and add 1 1/2 cups of water or enough to cover the berries by about an inch.  3) Bring the mixture to a boil, cover and then let simmer on low for 30 minutes.  4) Strain the mixture through the coffee filter into the mason jar. Fill the jar only up to an inch below the brim.  5) Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to the mixture. Stir and let cool.  6) Once the dye reaches room temperature, lower up to two eggs into the mixture, making sure that they are fully submerged. Add more dye if needed. 7) Refrigerate eggs in the covered mason jar until the desired color is reached. Plan for at least two hours, although overnight is recommended.  8) Carefully remove the eggs with the slotted spoon and let dry, preferably in an egg carton.  9) Optional: to give the dried eggs a nice sheen, use a paper towel to gently polish them with a small amount of vegetable oil. 10) Refrigerate dyed eggs until ready to use. Read More

Strawberry Basil Grilled Cheese with Red Pepper Jelly

  The dietitians at Market Street have been moving through the color wheel this year, and we’re continuing on with white and brown foods in April. People typically consider these boring and drab colors, especially when it comes to food. This could not be farther from the truth--white and brown foods have great health benefits! For example, they contain flavonoids and are high in fiber. This recipe for Strawberry Basil Grilled Cheese with Red Pepper Jelly is the perfect combination of white and brown foods.    What’s better than a grilled cheese?! It’s simplicity and speediness is hard to beat. The crunchy, golden brown sides and warm, gooey cheese beckon even those with the best of resolve. But with an average sandwich containing close to 500 calories and 10 grams of saturated fat, it doesn’t make sense for those watching their waistline. With a few tweaks, enjoying a grilled cheese is still entirely possible. Here are some of the best ways to include grilled cheese without the post grilled guilt.   Include loads of flavor: It keeps your taste buds distracted. With sweet and spicy red pepper jelly or honey, juicy strawberries, fresh basil and peppery arugula your mouth will not miss that extra bit of cheese.   Include a variety of textures: from the chewy bread, soft cheese, smooth jelly and crunchy greens every bite will be an adventure. TIP: to avoid “frying” your grilled cheese in a pan of butter, use a panini press or place another pan on top of your grilled cheese to get that satisfying crunch without the extra calories.   Include a rainbow of colors: You’ve heard it before, we eat with our eyes. This month our goal is to help you Color your Basket white and brown. We’ve got that covered with the goat cheese and bread but adding a few pops of color can take a monochromatic meal and make it kaleidoscopic.   This gourmet grilled cheese meets all the criteria. Here’s to a delicious, colorful and figure friendly sandwich.    Strawberry Basil Grilled Cheese with Red Pepper Jelly Ingredients: Yield: 3 sandwiches   1 (4-oz) goat cheese, feta cheese or queso fresco, softened 6 whole grain bread slices 4 ½ teaspoons red pepper jelly or honey ¾ cup sliced fresh strawberries 15 large fresh basil leaves 1 1/2 cups fresh watercress, arugula or spinach Salt and pepper to taste   Directions 1)Spread goat cheese (or cheese of choice) on 1 side of 3 bread slices. 2)Spread pepper jelly (or honey) on 1 side of remaining bread slices; layer with strawberries, basil leaves, and watercress. 3) Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. 4) Top with remaining bread, goat cheese sides down.  5) Cook sandwiches in a large, lightly greased nonstick skillet over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.   Read More

Granny's Cherry Tarts

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  There was always a sweet bite waiting for us upon arrival at Granny’s house. Most of the time it would be chocolate chip or short bread cookies in the large glass jar that lived on the countertop. Other times there would be a sheet pan chocolate cake. Or there would be the not-so-tempting jello fruit cocktail, that wouldn’t get eaten. On certain days, always based on Granny’s whim, there would be mini cherry tarts. They were small, and individual—perfect for her six grandchildren to gobble up. How fun was my grandmother? Each year when summer rolls around and the cherries start popping up at Market Street I always think back on those weekly visits to Granny’s and those sweet little cherry tarts. Knowing my grandmother, the cherries used for the pies were of the canned variety. She didn’t use fresh because access to fresh cherries was limited. I, on the other hand, do have access to great produce at Market Street and intend to utilize it. I’m bringing a recipe from the past back to life. Going through my grandmother’s recipes I couldn’t find one for cherry filling. More than likely her cherry filling recipe came from the back of a can. I’ll have to wing it. It shouldn’t be that hard though. Cherries, sugar, vanilla and something aromatic, maybe a cinnamon stick? Combine all ingredients into a saucepan, let boil and reduce. Essentially this concoction is cherry jam. It could be spread on biscuits, placed on top of ice cream or used in a peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. While the VIP pastry shells bake, whip up a batch of vanilla whipped cream-- one of my staple recipes. Once the cherry filling is cooled and added into VIP pastry shells, top with whipped cream. It’s feels like being back at Granny’s house. Warm individual pies out of the oven waiting for little hands to grab and devour. I’m thankful my grandmother had a heart to fill us with homemade treats. She was intentional about loving her grandchildren in so many ways—and one of those were with baked goods.    Cherry Tarts for the filling Ingredients    3 pounds fresh cherries, pitted pinch of kosher salt 3/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cinnamon stick   Directions 1)In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Stir and cover. Cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally. 2) Remove the lid, stir the mixture and increase the heat to medium or medium-high. Cook for 35-45 minutes (the cherries should maintain a steady boil). Stir frequently to prevent burning. When the mixture is reduced, thickened and coats the back of a spoon it is finished cooking. 3) Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Store in the fridge.   for the whipped cream Ingredients cup cream 1/2 cup crème fraiche 3 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract   Directions 1) Place a mixing bowl (stainless steel preferred) in the fridge and let chill for 15 minutes. 2) Once the bowl is chilled, remove it from the fridge and place all ingredients into the bowl. 3) With an electric mixer whip the cream mixture on medium until peaks form. 4) Place in an airtight container and keep in the fridge until ready to use.   for the tarts Ingredients pastry shells cherry filling whipped cream   Directions 1) Follow the pastry shells baking instructions. Let cool. 2) Add the cherry filling to the baked shells. Top with a dollop of whipped cream. Serve chilled. Read More

Grilled Prosciutto, Spinach and Burrata Pizza

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  I talk a big grill game. BUT, come on... I live with a grill master and I have been convinced by him that anything we cook in the kitchen can, in fact, be cooked on the grill. And I love it. Now it’s my turn to convince you of the same thing. Almost anything you make in the kitchen can be made on the grill. The open flame of a grill, the smell of burning charcoal, it’s a form of bliss for me. It’s not just the food that comes from the grill that tugs at my heart, it’s what surrounds the grilling process. Family time. Anytime the back door is open, three little bodies are sure to follow (yes…that includes the dog). When we grill, we are outside together. They are playing; we are cooking and waiting and talking. Gathering around the grill is fun, but gathering around the grill when pizza is involved…well that might be even more fun. My whole crew gets excited for pizza night. Toppings are generally creative for the adults and the toppings for the kids are typically cheese and pepperoni. While I do enjoy a good pepperoni slice, I was inspired to grab a different kind of pork this go around. While perusing my favorite spot at Market Street (you know it, the cheese department) I spied an irresistible looking package of prosciutto. This family pizza night, this cured ham was going to be my alternative to pepperoni. And to make things a little bit more edgy, I decided to grab burrata instead of mozzarella balls. This salty cured ham is one of my favorite flavors. And burrata is becoming one of my new favorite cheese because it’s essentially cream filled mozzarella… and what’s not exciting about that! Combine these flavors with the grill and regular pizza night has turned into pizza-heaven night. Get.Ex.Cited. Let me encourage you to hop to Market Street and fill up your cart with pizza goodies. Light that grill and roll out your favorite pizza dough, because I’m pretty sure that when you open that back door, your whole crew will want to grill right alongside you. Grilled Prosciutto, Spinach and Burrata Pizza Servings Vary Author note: I find that using a pizza peel makes the process of cooking pizza a lot easier.    Ingredients pizza dough cornmeal tomato sauce (see recipe below) prosciutto spinach mozzarella, shredded burrata   Directions 1. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface according to the instructions. Place a thin layer of tomato sauce and mozzarella onto the top of the pizza. 2. Place the pizza stones onto the grill (or oven). Heat the grill (or oven) to 500 degrees. Place the pizza onto the stones and close the lid.  Grill for about 4 minutes, or until the crust begins to brown (be sure to monitor the bottom of the pizza, it can burn quickly). 3. Top the pizza with small bite-sized portions of prosciutto. Return the pizza to the grill and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from the heat once again and add a handful of spinach. Place back onto the grill and let cook for 30 seconds. 4. Remove the pizza from the grill and add the burrata onto the pizza. Serve immediately. for the tomato sauce Ingredients 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes 1/2 onion 1 teaspoon kosher salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter   Directions 1. Place all ingredients into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 40 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. Read More

A Pleasant Little Christmas Morning

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  It’s 6:37 am and the presents have already been torn into and there’s a lingering gift high. The next round of celebration won’t be happening for another 5 hours but the natives are restless. Santa’s cookies are half-eaten and out of the corner of your eye you see the youngest child eye the dessert like he’s about to devour it. Your oldest child keeps trying to open up the remaining presents (that are intended for extended family) under the tree because, why not? You’ve got two options. Pour a bowl of cereal and turn on a Christmas movie and pretend like it’s any other day OR bring the family into the kitchen for a post-present kitchen celebration. I hope you choose option two. Let Market Street help you with a menu and the best ingredients that all your little elves (big or small) will enjoy creating AND eating. Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows Winter Citrus Salad Chocolate Pancakes with Peppermint Whipped Cream Baked Eggs with Crusty Bread Hot Chocolate with Vanilla Marshmallows This recipe will require a little bit of prep work. However if time is short, grab some Organics Cocoa Mix and Dandies All Natural Vanilla Marshmallows from Market Street.   Ingredients chocolate syrup (recipe below) whole milk pinch of kosher salt homemade marshmallows (recipe below)   Directions 1) Place the whole milk and chocolate syrup into a saucepan. Stir well to combine. 2) Warm over low heat until syrup is incorporated with chocolate. Add a pinch of salt and stir. 3) Serve warm with homemade marshmallows   for the chocolate syrup Ingredients 1 cup cocoa powder pinch of salt 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1 cup water   Directions 1) Place the sugar and water into a small saucepan, and make a simple syrup. Cook on low heat until the sugar has dissolved, about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally. 2) Combine the vanilla and salt into the simple syrup. Stir well. 3) Place the cocoa powder into a large bowl. In three batches, whisk the simple syrup into the cocoa powder. Mix thoroughly. 4) Strain the cocoa mixture back into the pan. Add corn syrup and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. 5) Remove from the stovetop and bring to room temperature. Place in an airtight container and store in the fridge, up to three weeks.   for the vanilla marshmallows Author note: Store the marshmallows in an air tight container for up to three weeks. A candy thermometer is required for this recipe.  Also, a hand held mixer would work for this recipe, however a stand mixer makes it easier.   Ingredients 3/4 cup corn syrup 1 1/2 cups sugar pinch of kosher salt 1 cup and 2 tablespoons of ice cold water 3 packages plain gelatin 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoons corn starch cooking spray (canola or vegetable oil)   Directions 1) In a large mixing bowl add 1/2 cup water. Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the water. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of water to any dry spots of gelatin. Dissolve the gelatin for 10 minutes. 2) Add the corn syrup, sugar, salt and 1/2 cup of water into a small saucepan. Attach the thermometer to the side of the pan. Cook the mixture over high heat until it reaches 250 degrees F. 3) Turn the mixer on to slow speed. Slowly pour the corn syrup mixture down the side of the bowl while the mixer is running. Once the entire mixture is poured into the bowl whisk on high speed for 12 minutes. 4) With one minute remaining add in the vanilla extract. Whisk until fully incorporated. 5) Meanwhile, combine the powdered sugar and corn starch into a medium sized bowl, stir well. Set aside. 6) Spray the inside of a 13×9 baking pan with canola oil. With a sifter, then add an even layer of powdered sugar inside of the pan.Evenly pour the marshmallow mixture into the pan. Smooth out the top of the marshmallows with a lightly oiled spatula. 7) Spray the top of the marshmallows with canola oil and add another even layer of sifted powdered sugar mixture. Keep the remaining powdered sugar mixture for later use. 8) Let the marshmallows set for 5-8 hours.   To cut the marshmallows: 1) Spray a spatula with canola spray. Move the spatula around the edges and bottom of the marshmallow to loosen it from the pan. 2) Place the marshmallow onto a cutting board lightly covered with powdered sugar. 3) Using a lightly oiled pizza cutter or knife, cut the marshmallows into 1 inch squares. 4) Once the marshmallows are cut, place a few batches of marshmallows at a time into the powdered sugar mixture. Coat the marshmallows on every side. Store in an airtight container. Winter Citrus Salad This salad is colorful, simple and healthy. It also can be made a night ahead so when it’s time to start breakfasting there will be something ready to nibble. There are no amounts listed on the fruits. This is to let you add the preferred quantity of whichever citrus is your favorite. If you prefer chunks of fruit opposed to slices of fruit, feel free to prepare the fruit according to your preference. The dressing may need to be doubled depending on how much fruit is used.   Ingredients Oranges Grapefruit Mandarins Tangerines Lemon Limes pomelos (if available) honey lime dressing (recipe below)   Directions 1) Slice each citrus to your preferred thickness. Arrange on a platter and drizzle with honey lime dressing. 2) Serve chilled or at room temperature.   for the Honey Lime Dressing Ingredients 2 tablespoons honey juice of 1/2 a lime zest of 1 lemon pinch salt 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped   Directions 1) Place all ingredients into a small bowl. Whisk well to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Mini Peppermint Pancake Muffins These mini peppermint pancake muffins will feel like a Christmas morning treat when you bake them up alongside your loved ones. Be sure to pick-up your favorite brand of pancake mix from Market Street (I prefer Stonewall) to make these lovelies. Don’t forget the toppings too-- it might be the best part!   Author note: To make these mini pancake muffins a bit more “minty” add a drop of peppermint extract to the batter.   Ingredients 3/4 cup candy canes, crushed (about 7-8 candy canes) 2 cups pancake batter (use your favorite mix) cooking spray chocolate syrup, for topping maple syrup, for topping whipped cream, for topping sprinkles, for topping   Directions 1) Heat the oven to 400 degrees. 2) Add the crushed candy canes to the pancake batter. Mix well. 3) Coat mini muffin tins with cooking spray. Fill the tins about 2/3 of the way. 4) Place in the oven and bake for 11-12 minutes, or until golden on the edges. Broiled Eggs with Garlic and Goat Cheese Every sweet bite deserves a salty one as well. Speak to your savory breakfast eater with a tantalizing batch of baked pasture raised eggs and toasted crusty bread made fresh from the Market Street bakery. A glass or ceramic pie pan also works for this recipe. If you want to double the recipe, use two pie pans. This is a easy way to serve breakfast to a crowd.   Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup cream 6 eggs 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese 1/2 cup arugula, chopped hot sauce   Directions 1) Heat the broiler to 500 degrees. 2) Crack the eggs and set aside. Prepare all other ingredients (chop garlic, chop arugula, crumble goat cheese). 3) In a 9 inch tart pan, add the butter and cream. Adjust the oven rack so the pan is 6 inches from the broiler and broil for 3 minutes. 4) Remove pan. Add the eggs and then evenly distribute the salt, garlic and goat cheese. Place back into the oven. 5) Broil for 4-5 minutes and remove (4 minute for a runny egg, 5 minutes to a cooked egg). 6) Top with arugula and hot sauce. Serve warm with crusty bread. Read More

Cherry Chocolate French Toast

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  Morning glories—those small parts at the beginning of the day where joy and cheer reside. Admittedly, morning is not the best time of the day for me. I’m groggy and slow to wake. However, I find myself surrounded by three morning glories (four if you count the dog) almost daily which makes daybreak that much better for me. Breakfast is the sunshine to their already happy start. It’s a meal that I have had to grow into. A cup of coffee with steamed milk is all I crave. They, on the other hand, will shovel as much food as possible into their systems to get their day rolling. I have grown into the role of morning cook in my (almost) eight years of motherhood. It started off with early morning feedings that evolved into 7:30 am bottle rituals that grew into pureed baby foods and then solid foods. Morning by morning I’ve nourished them to get their day started and I’ve come to love the mornings and their excitement for breakfast. This isn’t the typical Mother’s Day post where I encourage others to make all the mothers a beautiful spread of food to showcase the love you have for the women in your life. Today, I want to showcase what women do, day-in and day-out for the ones they love. They feed them… Physically Spiritually Emotionally Mentally A mother’s job is done in love every day. It comes in the form of embraces, words, chores, errands, silence—there are too many words to choose from that describe the doings of a mom. These actions feed the lives around them and that’s what makes mothers feeders. My mother embodied motherhood. She loved, played and worked hard for her daughters. Her devotion to us never faltered. Cooking was a chore for this lovely woman, but there were a few meals she would get excited to make. One being breakfast for her three morning glories. French toast was one of her specialties. I would remember her cracking the eggs and scrambling them up with a fork. She would always add ground cinnamon to the mixture and a touch of sugar. The bread would be dipped into the mixture and coated on both sides, then browned to golden perfection. We would smother the toast with syrup and smile, sticky faces and all. I see this same excitement with my children when I make them French toast. Every time I make this breakfast I think of my mom and the way she beautifully and lovingly fed her little family. This Mother’s Day I want to embrace the role given to me seven and a half years ago. I want to feed the ones I love. Strolling through Market Street, a job many of us feeders do weekly (or bi-weekly even), it is difficult not to get excited for Mother’s Day. The display of Mother’s Day gifts and floral bouquets is inspiring as are the fresh produce and baked breads. The newly arrived cherries beckoned me to whip up a cherry jam that reminds me of my grandmother and the fresh baked bread from the bakery reminded me of my mother’s French toast. This Mother’s Day I want to honor the woman who poured so much into me with a meal she cooked on several occasions. I grabbed the cherries, bread, eggs and half and half. I couldn’t resist the beautiful flowers from the floral department. These flowers will grace the table that I plan to serve my morning glories French toast on this upcoming Mother’s Day. No breakfast in bed for me today, I want to feed my people and tell them a story about a woman who loved so incredibly well.   This post is dedicated to my mother, Nancy Jo Johnson. July 1st 1954-April 16th 2018 Cherry Chocolate French Toast 8-10 thick slices of French bread 4 large eggs 1 cup half and half 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon cocoa powder unsalted butter maple syrup for topping cherry jam for topping, recipe below whipped cream for topping, recipe below   1) Combine the eggs and half and half in a large flat bottomed dish. Whisk until well-mixed. Add the salt, cinnamon and cocoa powder. Continue to whisk until the cinnamon and cocoa powder are thoroughly incorporated. Be sure to break up any pockets of cinnamon and cocoa powder. 2) Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter and melt. 3) Coat four slices of bread on both sides with the egg and half and half mixture. Place the bread into the skillet and cook until golden on both sides. Turn only once or twice to get the best sear on the toast. 4) Set aside and let cool on a cooling rack. Repeat these steps until all the bread is nicely toasted. 5) Serve warm topped with maple syrup, cherry jam and whipped cream.   Cherry Jam Author note: This recipe is easily halved. If cherries are not in season, frozen cherries also work, but require a bit more simmering time. Serve on your favorite French toast, biscuits, vanilla ice cream or PB&J sandwich. 3 pounds fresh cherries, pitted pinch of kosher salt 3/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cinnamon stick   1) In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Stir and cover. Cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally. 2) Remove the lid, stir the mixture and increase the heat to medium or medium-high. Cook for 35-45 minutes (the cherries should maintain a steady boil). Stir frequently to prevent burning. When the mixture is reduced, thickened and coats the back of a spoon it is finished cooking. 3) Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Store in the fridge.  Whipped Cream 1 cup cream 1/2 cup crème fraiche 3 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract   1) Place a stainless steel bowl (or the preferred mixing bowl) in the fridge and let chill for 15 minutes. 2) Once the bowl is chilled, remove it from the fridge and place all ingredients in the bowl. 3) With a whipping attachment, whip the cream mixture on medium until peaks form. 4) Place in an airtight container and keep in the fridge until ready to use. Read More

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