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Baby Kale, Apple & Bacon Salad with Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette & Toasted Hazelnuts
Crisp baby kale, fresh apple slices, and savory bacon come together in a vibrant salad, topped with a creamy bleu cheese vinaigrette and toasted hazelnuts.
karistabennett
Mar 112 min read


Five Spice Pork Meatballs with Savory Oregon Blueberry Sauce
Sweet meets savory in these Five-Spice Pork Meatballs with Oregon Blueberry Sauce—an irresistible make-ahead appetizer perfect for holidays and gatherings.
karistabennett
Nov 5, 20253 min read


Asparagus Leek Soup with Mushroom Gremolata
The perfect soup to welcome in the spring season.
karistabennett
Apr 12, 20252 min read


Slow Cooked Barbacoa Tacos with Cucumber Cilantro Slaw and Avocado
Bold, Smoky, and Melt-in-Your-Mouth: The Barbacoa Tacos You’ll Crave!
karistabennett
Feb 25, 20252 min read


Pumpkin Mousse and Gingersnap Dessert Cups
Pumpkin Mousse and Gingersnap Dessert Cups perfect for the holiday dessert table!
karistabennett
Nov 1, 20242 min read


White Peaches in Sangria
Juicy, summer peaches chilling in a glass of fruity sangria. It's a great way to kick off summer!
karistabennett
Jun 30, 20242 min read


Slow Oven Baked Ribs
Succulent ribs slow-baked in a medley of aromatic spices, emerging from the oven tender and flavorful.
karistabennett
Jun 29, 20242 min read


Fresh Oregon Blueberry Lavender Crumble
Juicy, fresh Oregon blueberries laced with lavender sugar and topped with a flavorful gluten-free almond flour crumble.
karistabennett
Jun 24, 20243 min read


Summer Seafood Salad with California Ripe Olives
Summer Seafood Salad - A cool and crisp, crowd pleasing salad with luscious seafood dressing that serves well as an entree or side dish.
karistabennett
Jun 9, 20244 min read


Oregon Shrimp Cakes with Spicy Apricot Sauce
A delicious starter or light entree filled with fresh ingredients and Oregon shrimp! Oregon shrimp are small, sweet and so perfect for...
karistabennett
Feb 3, 20242 min read


Blueberry Lavender Hand Pies
Frozen Oregon Blueberries are a delicious way to bring summer sweetness to your winter recipes. For me, pie just sings comfort and love....
karistabennett
Jan 22, 20246 min read


Tomato Bisque with Grilled Cheese and Pesto Croutons
Warm, creamy, flavorful and comforting. And, made just a bit more special with grilled cheese and pesto croutons! Soup might be especially welcome during the colder months, but truthfully, I love soup all year long. There’s something deeply comforting about a warm bowl set before you — especially when it’s a creamy tomato bisque served with grilled cheese and pesto croutons. This easy homemade tomato bisque is one I return to often, simple enough for a quiet weeknight and lov
karistabennett
Jan 22, 20243 min read


Dungeness Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Dungeness Crab Stuffed Mushrooms These savory little Dungeness Crab Stuffed Mushroom bites are deliciously creamy with a smidgen of seafood decadence. I love to make these when our Pacific Northwest Dungeness crab is in season. It's a lovely first course for dinner guests, but often I serve them for my husband and I on a lazy weekend evening with bubbles and a crisp green salad. Dungeness Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Ingredients Serves 6-8/Makes 16-20 16-20 cremini or white button
karistabennett
Jan 22, 20241 min read


Seared Ahi Tuna Tacos with Radish & Cucumber and Spicy Crema
Fresh, flavorful and an easy recipe to whip up on a weeknight! A simple seared ahi tuna combined with fresh, flavorful ingredients,...
karistabennett
Jan 22, 20242 min read


Beef Tenderloin Saltimbocca
An elegant, yet simple recipe, perfect for date night in, or special dinner guests Several years ago a winery client sent me several...
karistabennett
Jan 22, 20242 min read


Classic English Pea Salad
Classic English Pea Salad that is quick and delicious.
karistabennett
Jan 22, 20242 min read


Blueberry Butter Ice Box Cake
A Sweet, Creamy, Blueberry Butter Ice Box Cake I'm not sure I could ever resist an Ice Box Cake, especially one prepared with...
karistabennett
Jan 22, 20242 min read
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