Horseradish Cream

Horseradish Cream
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    Servings Prep Time
    1 1/4 cups 20 minutes
    Passive Time
    2+ hours
    Servings Prep Time
    1 1/4 cups 20 minutes
    Passive Time
    2+ hours
    Horseradish Cream
    Print Recipe
      Servings Prep Time
      1 1/4 cups 20 minutes
      Passive Time
      2+ hours
      Servings Prep Time
      1 1/4 cups 20 minutes
      Passive Time
      2+ hours
      Ingredients
      Servings: cups
      Instructions
      1. Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill for at least two hours to allow flavours to meld.

      Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup


      Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup
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        Servings Prep Time
        10 cups 30 minutes
        Cook Time
        7 hours
        Servings Prep Time
        10 cups 30 minutes
        Cook Time
        7 hours
        Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup
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          Servings Prep Time
          10 cups 30 minutes
          Cook Time
          7 hours
          Servings Prep Time
          10 cups 30 minutes
          Cook Time
          7 hours
          Ingredients
          Servings: cups
          Instructions
          1. Rinse and drain lentils. Add lentils along with onion, celery, carrots, cabbage, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, thyme to your slow cooker.
          2. Cut excess ham away from bone and save for later.
          3. Add ham bone and 7 cups of broth to slow cooker. Stir to combine, cover and cook on low for about 7 hours, stirring once or twice.
          4. While soup is cooking, coursely chop or shred ham. Cover and refrigerate until soup is ready.
          5. Remove ham bone and bay leaf from soup. Adjust consistency with the additional cup of broth. Stir in chopped ham and white vinegar. Cover and allow to cook for 5-10 more minutes to warm ham. Add a generous sprinkle of fresh dill and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and more fresh dill.
          Recipe Notes
          • a smoked pork hock will work in place of a meaty ham bone.
          • for a vegetarian/vegan option, use vegetable broth and omit the ham and sour cream.

          Creamy Caper Smashed Potatoes

          Creamy Caper Smashed Potatoes
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            Servings Prep Time
            3-4 people 15 minutes
            Cook Time
            30-35 minutes
            Servings Prep Time
            3-4 people 15 minutes
            Cook Time
            30-35 minutes
            Creamy Caper Smashed Potatoes
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              Servings Prep Time
              3-4 people 15 minutes
              Cook Time
              30-35 minutes
              Servings Prep Time
              3-4 people 15 minutes
              Cook Time
              30-35 minutes
              Ingredients
              Servings: people
              Instructions
              1. Preheat oven to 350℉. In a medium bowl toss together potatoes, olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
              2. Spread out evenly on a baking tray and bake for 30-35 minutes, turning once, until just tender.
              3. While potatoes are baking, combine together mayonnaise, parmesan, capers, dill, lemon juice and pepper.
              4. Remove potatoes from oven and gently flatten each with a flat surfaced utensil (I use a metal potato masher) to a third of its original height.
              5. Set oven rack to 7" from broiler and turn oven to broil. Spread 1 tbsp of paste onto each potato. Broil for 2-3 minutes until golden and bubbly. Remove from oven and serve immediately, garnishing with fresh dill if desired.

              Beet Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing


              Beet Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing
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                Servings Prep Time
                2 people 20 minutes
                Cook Time
                15 minutes
                Servings Prep Time
                2 people 20 minutes
                Cook Time
                15 minutes
                Beet Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing
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                  Servings Prep Time
                  2 people 20 minutes
                  Cook Time
                  15 minutes
                  Servings Prep Time
                  2 people 20 minutes
                  Cook Time
                  15 minutes
                  Ingredients
                  Salad
                  Dressing
                  Servings: people
                  Instructions
                  Salad
                  1. Cook beets in lightly salted simmering water until fork tender, approximately 15-18 minutes depending on size. Prepare dressing while beets are cooking. Drain and cool with cold running water. Once cool to the touch, trim off top and bottom and peel off skin, which should remove easily. Place beets onto a paper towel lined plate to absorb any run off beet juice. Cut beets into large bite size chunks.
                  2. Arrange approximately 2 cups of mixed greens onto plate. Cut apple half in half and remove core. Slice into 1/4" slices and spread half of the apple over mixed greens. Top with half the beets and sprinkle with 2 tbsp of pistachios. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with additional fresh dill fronds. Season with freshly cracked pepper and sea salt if desired. Serve immediately.
                  Dressing
                  1. Using a blender or mini food processor, blend together all ingredients except feta until combined and smooth. Add feta and pulse a few times to combine yet retain some feta texture. Keep chilled until ready to use.
                  Recipe Notes

                  -I used the elongated cylindra beets which cook quickly and peel easily.  Globe style beets can be used, just adjust cooking time according to size of beet.

                  -This recipe makes about 2/3 cup of dressing which may be more than you need, however it is difficult to blend smaller amounts.  Use any extra on sweet potato fries or lamb burgers.

                  -This recipe makes 4 starter size salads if desired.

                  Spinach and Cheddar Potato Cakes

                  Spinach and Cheddar Potato Cakes
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                    Servings Prep Time
                    2 people 15 minutes
                    Cook Time
                    10 minutes
                    Servings Prep Time
                    2 people 15 minutes
                    Cook Time
                    10 minutes
                    Spinach and Cheddar Potato Cakes
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                      Servings Prep Time
                      2 people 15 minutes
                      Cook Time
                      10 minutes
                      Servings Prep Time
                      2 people 15 minutes
                      Cook Time
                      10 minutes
                      Ingredients
                      Servings: people
                      Instructions
                      1. In a medium bowl, mix together egg, spinach, dill,green onion and seasonings. Add mashed potatoes and bread crumbs, mix until well combined. Fold in cheese.
                      2. Heat oil in a non stick frying pan over medium-high heat. While pan is heating, form 1/3 cup potato mixture into approximate 3" patties about 1/2" thick and place into pan as you form them. Cook 4-5 minutes per side until heated through and golden brown. Serve with sour cream and additional fresh dill and sliced green onions.