WAY COOL RECIPE BLOG

It’s that time of year again, time to plan your Thanksgiving dinner. Here are some of our favorite side dishes to try this year. These recipes have been modified to better serve 4-6, as many of us will be creating memories around smaller tables this year. Please feel free to pass along to family you…

Active:30 mins Total:30 mins Servings:4 Mary Matthews Ingredients 2 slices bacon, thinly sliced1 (1 lb.) package shelf-stable gnocchi1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 chopped large shallot or small onion1-2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, plus more for garnish1/4 cup chicken stock3/4 cup heavy cream3 tablespoons cream cheese softened1 cup unseasoned canned pumpkin1/4…

Cook time 30 mins Yield: 4 servings Mary Matthews Ingredients For the Glaze (chicken): 2 Tablespoons olive oil2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted2 Tablespoons honey2 Tablespoons brown sugar1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard1½ teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves)½ teaspoon dried oregano½ teaspoon dried basilsalt and pepper, to taste8 each skin-on chicken drumsticks (2 per person) For the Vegetables: 1 pound…

Mary Matthews Serves 2-4 There are 2 versions of the soup below, the one I actually made ingredients listed first, and also more common ingredients variations listed second. The directions are for my version so just substitute when needed.  Ingredients Broth Base  2 Tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil1 large shallot or 1/2 yellow onion,…

It’s comfort food season, but baking a whole chicken pot pie can take to long for a weeknight dinner. This 30-minute pot pie bowl is a perfect way to enjoy all the rich warming flavors of a pot pie in under 30 minutes. Mary Matthews Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, shredded2…

Serves 4 Ingredients For Chili 1 pound lean ground beef1 sweet or yellow onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 Tablespoons butter4 tablespoons chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes2 teaspoons salt1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes2 medium sweet potatoes, about 4 cups, peeled and cut in…

Quick weekend breakfast with all the flavors of pumpkin pie, perfect for Fall. -Mary Matthews serves 4 Ingredients 2 eggs1/2 cup milk1/4 cup pumpkin puree1/4 teaspoon vanilla1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ginger1/8 teaspoon cloves1/4 teaspoon nutmeg2 tablespoons brown sugar8 slices of 1-1 1/2” thick French bread slicesPowdered sugar and Maple syrup to top Preparation Combine the…

This week we are celebrating all foods Oktoberfest and want to share a favorite from our collection of Oktoberfest classes. Makes 4 Sandwiches What you’ll need for your sandwiches 4 Each large Pretzel Rolls1/2 cup You Favorite sliced Pickles To make your sliders Top pretzel buns with schnitzel pickles and slaw. (recipes follow) Buttermilk Pork…

Serves 2 Mary Matthews A Mediterranean inspired dinner in a bowl, full of bright flavors. Served warm or cold, and is a great 30-minute meal option to add to your week. Ingredients 3/4 cup dry whole grain: quinoa, couscous, barley, or farro1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil2 teaspoons Balsamic vinegar1 garlic cloves,…

Mary MatthewsMakes 2 SandwichesIngredients4 Slices of thick Sour Dough Bread, toasted1 Heirloom Tomato Sliced 1/4″ thick1/2 cup Arugula Lettuce6 Slices Thick style Bacon Strips (Flavor of choice), CookedSmokey Chili butter1/8 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon chipotle chili powder1/8 teaspoon black pepper4 tablespoons salted butterQuick Herb Aioli1/4 cup Mayonnaise1 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 teaspoon lemon juice1 tablespoon fresh chopped…

Makes 1 (15-cup) Bundt cake Ingredients 1½ cups unsalted butter softened2¾ cups granulated sugar6 large eggs, room temperature1 tablespoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1½ teaspoons kosher salt½ teaspoon baking soda1¼ cups sour cream, room temperature2½ cups ½-inch-diced Bosc pears  (about 3 large pears)Vanilla Glaze (recipe follows) Directions Preheat oven to 325°F In the bowl of…

Prep time: 15 min Cook time:  24 min, makes 12 muffins, Mary Matthews Ingredients          2 ripe bananas, mashed         ¼ cup butter, melted         ¼ cup milk         2 eggs         1 tsp vanilla         1 ½ cups gluten-free 1:1 Baking…