Wild Rice Soup

2 Tbs. Margarine 1 cup sliced celery (about 2 medium stalks) 1 cup coarsely shredded carrot (about 1 medium) 1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium) 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (about 1 small) 3 TBS. All-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice 2 1/2 cups Vegetable Stock – (2 […]

White Chili

6 white corn tortillas 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and cut into 3/4 inch chunks Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 small red bell peppers, seeded and diced 1 large onion, chopped 1 4-ounce can chopped green chilies, drained 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 […]

Turkey Salad with Fruit

3 cups cut-up cooked turkey or chicken 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments, drained 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained 1 cup thinly sliced celery (about 2 medium stalks) 3/4 cup sliced green grapes 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 container (6 ounces) peach, orange, or lemon yogurt (2/3 cup) 2 tablespoons […]

Sweet Potato Carrot Puree

4 medium carrots, cut up 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered (1 pound total) 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 3 to 4 tablespoons Longmont Dairy whipping cream, light cream, or half and half In a large covered saucepan cook carrots for 10 minutes in enough […]

Potato Salad

Quick to please and easy to make! 3 lbs (about 6 cups) deli potato salad 1 can (11 oz.) Mexican corn (corn with red & green peppers), drained 1 can (2 1/4 oz.) sliced ripe olives 1 cup cubed LDF cheddar cheese 1 medium tomato, seeded & chopped 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro or […]

Stuffed Party Cheese

Great appetizer for serving during the game! 1-16 ounce block Longmont Dairy Farm Colby Jack Cheese 1/2 pound ground beef 1 can ( 4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained 1 can ( 3 1/2 ounces) whole black olives, chopped 1 large tomato, diced fine 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder […]

Squash Florentine

Make the filling the day before Thanksgiving Serves 6 1 Winter Squash—cooked 1 package ( 10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 tablespoon butter 1 large shallot, minced 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 cup Longmont Dairy Whipping Cream 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 ounces thinly […]

Homemade Sour Cream

Try homemade sour cream on fresh sliced cucumbers, for a delicious treat! 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup sour cream or buttermilk Mix heavy cream and buttermilk in a screw-top jar, cover, and let stand at room temperature about 24 hours until very thick. Chill well before using and keep refrigerated. Idea: Color green for […]

Sharp Cheddar Benne Cakes

Benne cakes are traditional treats in the southern United States, but the recipe originated from West Africa. Bennes are sesame seeds and are considered to bring good luck in many cultures. Traditionally, these cakes are sweet and are like small cookies. They are a regular treat at Kwanzaa celebrations. This variation brings a new take […]

The Savoy’s Beurre Blanc – White Butter Sauce

Compliments of Chantal and Jean Martini (Wonderful with fish or shellfish) 4 oz. dry white wine 2 pinches of salt 2 oz. fresh shallots, chopped 4 pinches of white pepper 4 bay leaves 8 oz. Longmont Dairy Whipping Cream 8 whole black peppercorns 8 oz. unsalted butter 4 oz. clarified butter Sweat the shallots, bay […]