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Soft Cheese Bread

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Contributed by Rachel & Brendan (From Peter Reinhart’s “Artisan Breads Every Day”) Makes 2 large loaves. You can use any kind of beer in this recipe as both light & dark brews add subtle flavor that will complement the cheese. Ingredients: 6 1/4 cups unbleached bread flour 2 tsp salt or 1 Tbsp coarse kosher salt 5 Tbsp granulated or brown sugar or 3 1/2 Tbsp honey or agave nectar 1 cup lukewarm water or beer 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp lukewarm buttermilk or any other milk 1 1/2 Tbsp instant yeast 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil … Continue reading Soft Cheese Bread

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Cam’s French Onion Soup

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Contributed by Nicki & Cam Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1 large sweet onion 1/4 stick of salted butter 1 quart beef broth Heaping Tbsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce Toppings: Cheese (swiss, provolone, gouda, & parmesan are all good) Bread (the thicker/denser, the better) or croutons in a pinch Slice onions to desired size. Melt butter in pan (cast iron preferred). Add minced garlic, toast to brown. Add onions, cook on medium-low heat until onions are caramelized (40-60 minutes), stirring often. Add Worcestershire sauce & beef broth & mix. Simmer for as long as possible (at least 35-45 minutes – … Continue reading Cam’s French Onion Soup

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Easy Baked Frittata

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Contributed by Jacki & Matt SO great. You can throw in any veggies, etc. you need to use at the end of the week.  Just be sure to cook your veggies first, or the water content will mess it up. Ingredients: 12 eggs 3 Tbsp full-fat dairy (heavy cream, half-and-half, whole milk, sour cream, crème fraîche or yogurt) 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup (4 ounces) grated or crumbled cheese 3 – 5 cups vegetables or greens of choice (or 3 cups leftover cooked vegetables or greens) 1 Tbsp olive oil Garnish: Chopped or torn fresh, leafy herbs (basil, parsley, cilantro, or … Continue reading Easy Baked Frittata

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Kendal’s Buttermilk Cheddar Spelt Drop Biscuits

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Contributed by Kendal Spelt flour is similar to wheat & truer to its “original form,” so people tend to be less sensitive to it. I’m sure you could use AP flour in this as well, just add a little bit less initially. Ingredients: 2 cups spelt flour                                          5 Tbsp butter, cold 1 Tbsp baking powder                                             1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 cup buttermilk                                                       1/2 tsp salt 1 1/4 cup grated cheddar, or combo of cheddar & cooked chopped bacon Don’t have buttermilk? Add 1 Tbsp vinegar with the milk. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine flour, baking powder, garlic powder & … Continue reading Kendal’s Buttermilk Cheddar Spelt Drop Biscuits

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Macaroni & Cheese

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Homemade macaroni and cheese is one of Rae’s favorite meals. She kicked up this recipe from Cooking.com Ingredients: 2 Tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/8 tsp cayenne 1/2 cup half and half 1 1/2 cup skim milk 2 Tbsp butter or margarine 2 cup (8 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 2/3 cup (~7 oz) dry small elbow macaroni, cooked and drained Topping: 1 cup bread crumbs 1/3 cup parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp butter, melted Combine the first 8 ingredients (cornstarch through butter) in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, … Continue reading Macaroni & Cheese