Spiced Apple Drops

½ cup butter, softened ⅔ cup granulated sugar ⅔ cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves 1 egg ¼ cup apple juice or apple cider 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup finely chopped peeled apple 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 recipe Apple […]

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 […]

Marbled Potatoes

Make ahead and freeze for Thanksgiving. Serves 6 1 pound red potatoes 1 pound sweet potatoes 2 scallions, chopped 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup Longmont Dairy Whipping Cream-whipped 1 teaspoon salt Nutmeg to taste 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs 2 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoons minced, fresh parsley […]

Cucumber Dill Fondue

Experiment and use any of the Longmont Dairy Select cheese varieties in this recipe. 1 cup dry white wine 1 grated garlic clove (For a milder garlic flavor, omit the garlic from the mixture and rub the pan with a garlic clove instead.) 1/2 pound (1, 8 oz. package) shredded Longmont Dairy Select Cucumber Dill […]

Spinach and Fish Chowder

A quick and delicious supper served with Sourdough bread and green salad. 1 cup frozen mashed potatoes (or use left-over baked or mashed potatoes) 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach 1/3 cup chopped onion (about 1 small) 1 cup water 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg […]

Cheddar Cheese Soup

1 cup grated sharp LDF Cheddar cheese 2 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. flour 3 1/2 cups of hot LDF milk 1 whole clove garlic 2 Tbsp. white vinegar (or 3-4 tablespoons white wine) 3/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. nutmeg 1/8 tsp. pepper 2 egg yolks 2 Tbsp. LDF cream Melt the butter in a double […]

Spiced Coffee Vienna

(The name comes from the color of the coffee – that of the robe of a Capuchin monk.) Makes 6 servings. 3 cups extra strong hot coffee 2 3-inch pieces stick cinnamon 4 whole cloves 4 whole allspice Softly whipped cream Ground nutmeg Pour coffee in a chafing dish or pan. Add cinnamon, cloves and […]

Cappuccino

(The name comes from the color of the coffee – that of the robe of a Capuchin monk.) Makes 8 servings. 3 cups hot espresso coffee 3 cups hot, scalded milk Ground cinnamon Ground nutmeg Combine coffee and milk. Pour into heated demitasse cups; sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Add some sugar to taste if […]

Pumpkin Fluff Pie

18-inch Frozen Pastry Shells 3 large egg yolks (reserve 2 egg whites) 1 cup sugar 1 cup solid pack pumpkin 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg pinch of salt 1 teaspoon pure lemon extract 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup whole milk, scalding hot 3/4 cup heavy cream, […]

Peaches with Chantilly Cream

2nd place winning recipe at the 2008 Colorado State Fair’s Dueling Cooks Challenge by Chefs Sara Hulsey and Cali Costa This prize-winning recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy Colorado peaches! 1 Colorado peach 3 cups water 1 cup honey 1 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. mint 4 Tbsp.Longmont Dairy Cream 2 Tbsp. sour […]