We always know autumn is on its way when Italian plums appear at the farmer’s market! This is one of our all time favorite cake recipes that’s… easy to make, delicious to eat and does homage to the season’s special bounty. Don’t forget the cardamom sugar and enjoy… Ingredients… 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup all-purpose flour…
Fall
Porchetta
Ingredients… 7-pound boneless roast, tied and fat trimmed and scored. ¼ cup chopped fennel fronds ¼ cup chopped fresh rosemary ¼ cup chopped fresh sage leaves 6 garlic cloves Zest of 1 lemon 1 Tablespoons coarse sea salt 1 teaspoon fennel seed 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon black pepper 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive…
Turkey Pot Pie
It’s always a good idea to have a pot pie in the freezer. Don’t know how to make one? Stream our mini-podcast “Turkey Coma” to learn a simple, easy way to use up what’s in your fridge and make a flavorful pie for supper!
French Onion Soup
French Onion Soup is always a good idea! Onions, bread, and FireFly Farms Cabra LaMancha gooey, melty cheese are the mains in this timeless dish and once you peel and slice the onions, the rest is effortless! Even better, while the onions slowly braise in the oven… the delicious smell will transport you to Parisian…
Our Bourguignon
As soon as the chill of autumn arrives, we make our favorite stew… Beef Bourguignon. Our version and a Sunday Supper staple in our house is well worth the wait for the cold weather months. Make sure to shop for the groceries the day before so you can take your time as you prepare this…
Cave Dweller Caesar Kale Slaw
Only with Firefly Farms premier Italian style cheese, does this “good-for-you” recipe never get old. Our “Caesar Kale Slaw” calls for Firefly Farms Cave Dweller and Tuscan kale prepped and cut into “kale ribbons” and lightly dressed with a simple vinaigrette. Save your leftovers… it’s even better the next day!!! Enjoy… Whisk together in a…
Mac and Cheese
If you want plenty of cheesy, crunchy crust… use a casserole dish with a wide surface and make sure it’s made of clear glass so you can see your mac while it bakes. You’ll know it’s almost ready when it bubbles at the bottom and browns on top. Don’t have glass? Use a Lodge cast…
Pickled Jalapeños
It’s always a relief to know these jalapeños are in the fridge. We actually used what was left in a jar from early summer to lift our grilled turkey on Thanksgiving. Delicious. And yes… they will last that long! Just Simply… Cuisine’s building block, vanilla sugar, is our “secret” ingredient when we “pickle”. Don’t worry…
Sweet Potato Pizza
Ingredients… Unbleached white flour Coarse cornmeal 1 pizza dough, room temperature Extra virgin olive oil Caramelized onions (see JSC Building Block recipe below) 1 large sweet potato, peeled and sliced thinly Crumbled goat cheese Fresh sage leaves Cayenne Maldon Sea Salt Flakes To Make the Pizza… In a bowl, rub sweet potato slices and sage…
Mom’s Meatballs
Just be gentle when you mix, form and cook this deliciousness… the less handling the better! Enjoy… Ingredients… 1 cup stale breadcrumbs + 2 cups stale breadcrumbs for rolling 1 lb. ground beef, preferably chuck with a high amount of fat content 1 lb. ground pork shoulder 1 small onion, peeled and grated on the…
Shrimp Marinara
We tweaked an old dish from The Palm Restaurant and made it our own. Good ingredients make all the difference. Don’t forget to use authentic San Marzano tomatoes like Cento’s and DeCecco’s dry pasta. Enjoy… Ingredients… Sea salt for cooking the pasta 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 6 large peeled garlic cloves,…
Oven-Braised Pot Roast
Equipment… Large heavy gauged pan with a tight-fitting lid like a Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven. Ingredients… 3 pound beef chuck roast Enough olive oil to cover the bottom of pan 2 yellow or red onions, sliced thickly 1 cup red wine Enough beef stock to come halfway up the sides of the meat 2…