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Crab Cakes

Spicy breaded crab that is a nice fish-day entree as long as you don’t mind cooking it in oil. I find imitation crab meat to be better than actual crab meat for this recipe, but it’s your call. This recipe serves 8 and about 3 …

Country Granola

Packed with seeds and dried fruit, this is a great source of energy before a run or while on a hike. A healthy alternative to the chemical stuff you buy in the stores. This also makes a nice topping for ice cream or other desserts …

Walnut Pesto

This is a nice twist on an Italian classic. Here we substitute walnuts of the traditional pinon. Not only does it render a different taste profile, but it’s less expensive to make. This goes well with pasta salad. Ingredients Process Can keep covered in fridge …

Pesto Pasta Salad

This is a nice way to have a healthy meal with fresh ingredients, when they are in season of course. This recipe requires a food processor and is best made well before serving. Serves four as an entree, more as a side. Ingredients Process

Rosemary-Sesame Pecans

This snack mix has a great blend of savory spice and sweetness. It makes a great holiday treat as well as a nice energy snack on long hikes or while hunting. Ingredients Process

Italian Breakfast Torte

If you need to feed a lot of people breakfast and don’t have time to toil in the kitchen, this is something that can be prepared early and served at people become available, like on a Saturday morning when everyone is getting ready for a …

Ravioli Sauce

While this classic Italian sauce is intended for ravioli, it can be used for pizza, spaghetti, or even lasagna. It is an easy sauce because you and opt for canned tomatoes and dry spices without sacrificing quality or taste. Ingredients Process

Ravioli

A classic Italian stuffed pasta dish. We will make the pasta, the sauce, and the stuffing, so hold on, its a drawn out process Ingredients Process

Turkey Club Roulades

Roulades are a slice of meat rolled around a filling and cooked. They can be used as appetizers, sides, and even entrees. This recipe is for an roulades entree. Ingredients Process Note: A quick and easy way to trim an asparagus stalk is to hold …

Hummus

Hummus is a healthy Middle Eastern dish made from pureed chickpeas (Garbanzo beans). It can be use as an appetizer, dip, spread, or an entree side. It’s easy to make hummus but is best if you have a food processor. Ingredients Process Will last up …