This hearty meat and potato casserole makes a perfect meal for your Hanukkah feast. It’s also a great way to use your brisket leftovers if your brisket is bigger than your crowd, as is likely the case this holiday season. You’ll find many of the ingredients featured in our weekly sale from December 3rd – 9th, so it’s a great time to give it a try!
Big holiday parties and gatherings may be on hold this year, but that’s no reason to skip out on treating yourself to a festive holiday mocktail. In fact, it may be just the thing you need to make this holiday feel more festive in the absence of the typical revelry. And this happens to be the most simple punch to make with no syrups needed, just a few fresh ingredients mixed together to create a beverage that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. You’ll find Q Mixers featured in the Weekly Sale from December 10th – 16th, so it’s a great time to give this recipe a try. Cheers!
This super quick and easy holiday recipe looks festive and tastes incredible. It’s vegan and gluten-free, making it an accommodating addition to your holiday spread. The batch is perfectly sized for the smaller gatherings that are the necessary norm this holiday season. You’ll find organic pistachios and local, organic maple syrup from Shaker Maple Farm featured in the weekly sale from November 27th – December 2nd, so go ahead and make a batch, then stash it in the freezer until you’re ready to enjoy it! We also happen to think that this would make a very festive and tasty holiday gift!
Looking for a pumpkin pie recipe using fresh, wholesome ingredients? Look no further! You will not need your can opener for this one! The bit of extra time it takes to prepare this pie is well worth the effort, as you’ll truly be able to savor the roasted flavor of your pumpkin and the sweetness of pure Vermont maple syrup. Bonus flavor-points if you’re able to pick up one of Golden Russet Farm’s Long Island Cheese pumpkins available in the Produce department while supplies last. The rich, earthy sweetness of those pumpkins is unbelievable! Ready-to-bake pie crust from Immaculate Baking will help reduce your prep time and you’ll find it in the first dairy cooler near our bulk section at the Co-op. If you want to make things even simpler, pick up a ready-to-bake 9-inch pie shell of your choosing. If pumpkin isn’t your thing, feel free to sub in roasted butternut squash or roasted sweet potatoes. Either way, we have a feeling this will become your new go-to pie for the holidays!
Smaller gatherings are the thing this holiday season and that means embracing new traditions, including alternatives to the whole roasted turkey. We think that this Turkey Breast Roulade would make a lovely substitution and you need not be a kitchen pro to pull it off. With a turkey breast, some kitchen twine, and a few simple ingredients you’ll be welcoming a new centerpiece to your holiday table that the whole family will love!
Dare we say that these classic mashed potatoes with a Vermont twist are an essential part of your holiday feast? We certainly think so. The Vermont cheddar lends the perfect amount of cheesy goodness without being overwhelmingly cheesy or gooey. You’ll find local, organic gold potatoes feature in our Weekly Sale from November 12th – 18th, so go ahead and stock up early. You’ll be glad that your list is a bit shorter as the holiday draws near.
This festive (and gluten-free!) tart will make for a delicious and colorful addition to your holiday spread. It can be made a few days in advance to help alleviate baking burnout on the big day. Be sure to use local cranberries from Vermont Cranberry Company and top it with a dollop of your favorite local cream!
This salad is bursting with the flavors and colors of fall! It’s simple to pull together and you’ll find many of the ingredients featured in our weekly sale from November 5th – 11th! Enjoy it as a side salad, or bulk it up with a cup of cooked quinoa and serve it as your main course. Either way, we think you’ll love the flavors and textures of this delicious dish!
Holiday baking season is upon us and we can hardly imagine a better way to kick it off than with this twist on a classic apple pie! You’ll find most of the ingredients featured in our Weekly Sale from October 29th – November 4th, including some of the freshest apples of the season from our friends at Champlain Orchards. Top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream from Strafford Organic Dairy or a dollop of organic vanilla gelato from Larson Creamery and you’ll be in localvore paradise!
This spooky Halloween cupcake recipe features blood-red cupcakes and a brainy frosting that is all-natural … no, they do not contain real BRAINS, but they are made with real ingredients and contain no artificial food coloring! So, what is the secret to getting cake batter and icing in these delightful shades? Fresh beet puree! Beets are a beautiful shade of red and add both delicious flavor and color to this fun recipe.
