3 tablespoons olive oil 2 leeks, including tender green parts, thinly sliced 6 carrots, 1 pound, peeled and thinly sliced 1 red potato, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons peeled and minced...

6 ounces walnuts, toasted (instructions below) 6 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup confectioner's sugar To toast...

(Fusilli con i Broccoli Arriminati ) The flavor of this sauce is a combination of sweet and sour in the tradition of many Sicilian dishes. Sicilian green cauliflower has a particular taste, and it can...

2/3 cup butter 2 2/3 cups sugar 4 whole eggs 16 oz. canned pumpkin, or equivalent fresh 2/3 cup freshly squeezed mandarin juice 1 mandarin 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour...

2 pounds Red Norland, Red Pontiac, Yukon Gold or White Rose potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes (6 cups) 6 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces 2 teaspoons salt Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Filling One 9-inch pie shell 6 large apples, peeled, cored and sliced 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons instant tapioca 2 tablespoons butter Crumb Topping 1 1/2 cups flour 1...

2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground cloves ½...

1 onion, sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium eggplant, about 1 ½ pounds, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 cup non-fat plain yogurt 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 fresh mint leaves, chopped 1/2 teaspoon...

7 to 8 baking apples; peeled, cored and thinly sliced 3 tablespoons honey, 3 tablespoons brown sugar ¼ cup flour plus 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder ½...

Last weekend, I plucked rhubarb out of my garden and made this dessert for an impromptu get-together with neighbors. 1 ½ cups rolled oats ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons flour 1 ½ cups...

Zucchini Salad with Feta and Dill is the most popular salad at Lincoln Produce Market and Café. It is at its best when made with fresh local zucchini and herbs. It makes a bright and fresh accompaniment...

6 small or 4 large beets 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar   Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel the beets, coat with...

¾ cup softened butter ½ cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour 1 cup flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¾ teaspoon...

8 baby zucchini, about 3/4 pound total weight 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh mint leaves salt to taste cayenne pepper to taste 1/4 cup olive oil Grate the zucchini and place...

This recipe is offered in anticipation of Sunday's "Cider 'n Sausage" Slow Food event at Fox Barrel Cider Company in Colfax. For more information, go to www.brownpapertickets....