Recipes

Warm, cinnamon-infused apple pie encased in a flaky cheddar-studded apple pie. This cheddar apple pie may seem like an interesting combination, but it is completely irresistible. When it comes to dessert, I would say that after chocolate chip cookies, pies are my absolute favorite. I am a huge fan of a buttery, flaky pie crust. Plus the addition of fruit makes me feel a little less guilty about indulging. I find it nearly impossible to turn down a freshly baked pie topped with apple pie. When I was younger, I discovered that some people like to have apple pie with...

BY MAX MARTIN, SPECIAL TO THE FREE PRESS The first day of snow has already arrived, but that doesnt mean you cant still find delicious, seasonal, local produce in the community. While most might think of spring and summer as the high time for ripe vegetables, a few local farmers are still harvesting winter vegetables into November. I stopped at the Western Fair District Market this weekend to find out just whats still in season and how you can use it in your cooking. I also came across a few unique vegetables that youll definitely want to incorporate into your...

dried Calendula Ingredients 31/2 Cups of water(I used spring water) 2/3 cup of dried elderberry 1 cup of rose hips 2 Star Anise(helps with coughs and flu) 2 Teaspoons of ground ginger 1 teaspoon of fresh ground cloves 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1 cup of calendula leaves(antibacterial properties) You can just use honey and it should have a shelf life of 3 months You could use vodka or brandy 1 cup of raw honey 1 cup of brandy(using to increase shelf stability) Florida heat This batch Im using both Add water and the dry ingredients to a sauce pan....

This easy-to-make variant of the original Parker House rolls recipe can be made the day before, turning them into overnight Parker House rolls! Jump to Recipe Ive stated in the past that I absolutely love Thanksgiving. Its one of my favorite holidays, with no pressure to get the perfect gift or make huge romantic gestures. Instead it focuses on food and food and MORE FOOD. And though the turkey is the main course, its the sides, like the green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and homemade cranberry sauce that often what folks gravitate toward. And though Ive made different rolls for...

Savory Vegetable Crisp A main dish for the vegetarians at your Thanksgiving table or a great way to use leftover roasted vegetables. If youve been around a while, you know that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Its probably my favorite meal to cook and I love having a table full of people to serve it to. Most people spend Thanksgiving with their families. Being a military family, we dont usually get to do that. We live too far away. It used to bother us, and of course, we wish that we could be there, but weve also had some really...