From foodandwine.com: “Chef David Gingrass swears broccoli haters will love the polarizing green vegetable when it's prepared this way, because it is slowly caramelized to bring out its sweetness, then enlivened with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of crushed red pepper”.

Food & Drink, SidesLaura FrerichsJanuary 21, 2021Laura Frerichs, Loon Organics Farm, Caramelized Broccoli with Garlic, foodandwine.com, Chef David Gingrass, recipe tips, RecipeComment

Blackberry and Lime Meringue Pie

Prepare this beautiful and delicious pie in several steps ahead of your serving day. I provided you with a couple of time-saving shortcuts!

Food & Drink, DessertsVicki BrunsvoldJanuary 20, 2021Vicki Brunsvold, recipe tips, Blackberry and Lime Meringue Pie, Dessert tips, Spirited Table®, Keebler Graham Cracker CrustComment

W3 Book Club-It’s a Wonderful Life

Sometimes, we all need a breather and find things in our lives that give us an opportunity to be grateful. W3 Book Club took that idea to heart by focusing on Frank Capra’s movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life” based on Philip Van Doren Stern’s short story, “The Greatest Gift.”

Celebrations, PartiesTeri E. PoppJanuary 19, 2021Teri E. Popp, Laura Chin, W3 Book Club, It’s a Wonderful Life, Frank Capra, Philip Van Doren Stern, “The Greatest Gift”, Christmas Celebration BookComment

Potato and Kale Soup

This is a simple favorite at our house and adapted from the Spoonriver cookbook. Even our kids love it. You can also add white beans, in which case add more stock or water.

Food & Drink, AppetizersLaura FrerichsJanuary 18, 2021Laura Frerichs, Loon Organics Farm, Potato and Kale Soup, Winter Soups, RecipeComment

Traditional Basil Pesto

If you search pesto on Spirited Table® you will discover at least 9 different recipes for pesto…try some of them and have some fun creating your favorite version. They also make great gifts in a jar!

Food & Drink, EntréesCynthia SutterJanuary 16, 2021Cindi Sutter, Pesto, recipe tips, Italian Food, Spirited Table®Comment

Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Greens

Black-eyed peas have a mild flavor and go well with greens. They do not need to be soaked, but black-eyed peas will cook faster if you do soak them. This soup is full of vegetables, making it flavorful and filling. Black-eyed peas are the principal component of hoppin’ John, which is served in the South on New Year’s Day to bring luck for the new year. We like to think that this soup nourishes us, bringing us luck throughout the year.