Old Fashioned Caramel Apples

by | Oct 15, 2011 | Desserts, Holiday, Recipes

Ingredients: 6 small apples, any variety 6 wooden popsicle or craft sticks, or unsprayed apple twigs 1 cup granulated or raw sugar 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup dark agave nectar 2 tablespoons butter Wipe apples with a cloth to clean them. Insert sticks into tops of...

Butternut Squash

by | Oct 10, 2011 | Recipes, Vegetables

Butternut squash is a type of hard winter squash with a sweet, nutty taste. It can be roasted, baked or puréed and is delicious in soup. It is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, manganese, magnesium, and potassium, and an excellent source of vitamin A. To bake: Cut...

Tuscan Chicken Stir Fry

by | Oct 9, 2011 | Poultry, Recipes

Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, cut into strips 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 lb. green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 small onion, sliced lengthwise 6 ounces mushrooms,...

Maple Glazed Squash or Yams

by | Oct 8, 2011 | Recipes, Vegetables

Ingredients: 1-1/2 lbs. yams or butternut squash (or other firm, orange-fleshed winter squash) 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter or Earth Balance 1/4 cup pure maple syrup Peel squash or sweet potatoes and cut into 3/4-inch dice. Place water, prepared...