Apple Bread Pudding with Golden Raisins

Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 loaf Challah bread, crusts removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into ½-inch pieces
1 cup (6 ounces) golden raisins, plumped in hot water for 15 minutes
3 large eggs
¾ cup sugar
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
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Herbed Home Fries

Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
1 lb (about 5-7 potatoes) Yukon Gold or Red Potatoes, cut into cubes
1 onion, chopped
Olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
¼ cup fresh thyme leaves, chopped
¼ cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 350˚F.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and [...]

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Leek and Mushroom Frittata

Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 leeks, green part removed, chopped and cleaned
1 lb crimini mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
10 eggs
2 tablespoons fresh marjoram, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 350˚F.
In a large cast iron pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil, leeks and mushrooms [...]

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Mixed Greens with Herbed Vinaigrette

Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons canola oil (neutral flavor oil)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped
¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
8 cups (about ½ pound) mesclun (mixed baby greens)
Freshly ground pepper
PREPARATION
In a large mixing bowl, whisk [...]

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Pear and Cranberry Bellini

Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
2 pears, peeled, seeded and chopped
½ cup fresh cranberries
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Prosecco
PREPARATION
In a small saucepan, add pears and cranberries and cook until soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool, then add to blender. Blend until smooth and strain through fine mesh strainer. Pour a small amount of strained pear/cranberry [...]

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