Braised Fingerling Potatoes
Buttered and simmered in water, these rich, flavorful potatoes will wow.
Ingredients:
2 pounds fingerling potatoes
2 cups water
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Method:
1. Cut a round of parchment paper to fit just inside a 12-inch heavy skillet and butter one side.
2. Slice potatoes ⅛-inch thick with the slicing blade on a grater or with a mandoline. Arrange in layers in skillet. Add water, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Dot top with the butter.
3. Cover potatoes with parchment, buttered side down, and briskly simmer until tender and most of liquid has evaporated, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve sprinkled with parsley.
Sweet Cabbage Slaw
Crafted with fresh cabbage, this sweet-and-sour slaw is a true German classic.
Ingredients:
5 cups shredded red or green cabbage, or a mix of both
1 cup sliced apples
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons water
¼ cup sugar
2¼ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Method:
1. Place butter, cabbage, apples and sugar into a large pot. Pour in the vinegar and water, and season with salt, pepper and the clove.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the cabbage is tender, 1½ to 2 hours. Serve at room temperature.
Roasted Endive with Dijon-Walnut Vinaigrette
This elegant roasted endive with walnut vinaigrette makes a beautifully unexpected Thanksgiving side, adding warmth, texture, and just the right touch of holiday sophistication.
Ingredients:
12 Belgian endive
Olive oil
Sea salt
For vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon sugar
6 tablespoons walnut oil
¼ cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Trim the bottoms off the endive and cut each in half lengthwise. Place on a baking sheet, drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Toss to evenly coat and arrange the endive cut-side down. Roast until tender and browned in spots, about 25 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and sugar. Slowly whisk in the walnut oil to emulsify. Stir in the toasted walnuts and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Transfer the endive to a serving platter and spoon vinaigrette over top.
Skillet Breakfast Hash with Thyme, Sausage & Chèvre
Golden, crisp-edged potatoes tossed with maple-kissed sausage, sweet onions, and fresh thyme — finished with creamy chèvre for a rich, tangy contrast.Â
Ingredients:
4–5 medium potatoes, diced into ½-inch cubes
½ red or yellow onion, thinly sliced
4 Skagit River Ranch breakfast sausage patties
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
½ cup Bellsong Creamery chèvre, crumbled
Olive oil (if needed)
Optional: farm-fresh eggs, for topping
Method:
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and cooked through, crumbling the meat into small, bite-sized pieces as you go. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.
2. Add diced potatoes to the skillet in an even layer. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender—about 15–20 minutes. If needed, add a drizzle of olive oil. Stir in sliced onion and thyme. Cook for another 3–4 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
3. Return bacon or sausage to the pan and toss to combine. Remove from heat and crumble chèvre over the warm hash so it just begins to soften. Serve immediately, topped with a fried or poached egg, if desired.
Baked Apples
A true classic, this beautiful dessert is lovely topped with crème fraîche.
Ingredients:
4 sweet-tart orchard apples
½ cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 cup boiling water
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Rinse and dry the apples. Using a sharp paring knife or apple corer, cut out the cores, leaving the bottom ½-inch of the apples intact. (If using a paring knife, first cut out the stem area and then use a small metal spoon to scoop out the seeds). Cut the holes so that they are an inch or so wide.
2. Place the apples in a baking dish and stuff each apple with 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle each with cinnamon.
3. Pour the boiling water into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, until the apples are cooked through and tender, but not overcooked and mushy. When done, remove the apples from the oven and baste them with the juices from the pan. Serve with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream or crème fraîche.
Crushed Tangerine & Rosemary Mocktail
Featuring Kosterina Crushed Tangerine Vinegar & fresh rosemary this mocktail is crisp and refreshing.
For the Mocktail:
2 ounces of Kosterina Tangerine Crushed Fruit Vinegar
1 ounce of Fresh Lemon Juice
1 ounce of Rosemary Simple Syrup
Seltzer
Rosemary Sprig for garnish
Orange Slice for garnish
For the Rosemary Simple Syrup:
â…“ Cup Water
½ Cup Sugar
2 Rosemary Sprigs
- Make Rosemary simple syrup but adding water, sugar, and rosemary to a sauce pan on medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is melted. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and move to the fridge to chill.
- In a glass filled with ice, combine Kosterina Tangerine Crushed Fruit Vinegar, Rosemary Simple Syrup, and Lemon Juice. Top with Seltzer and stir. Garnish with Orange Slice and Rosemary Sprig.
Radicchio, Citrus & Warm Squash Salad with Green Garlic Salad Dressing
This one softens radicchio’s edge by pairing it with sweet roasted squash and juicy citrus. It feels winter-to-spring transitional—which is exactly where we are.
Ingredients:
1–2 heads mixed radicchio, torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup roasted winter squash cubes (warm or room temp)
1 Cara Cara orange, peeled and segmented
¼ small red onion, very thinly sliced (optional)
2 tablespoons toasted walnuts (optional but lovely)
Green Garlic Salad Dressing (see recipe)
Method:
1. Add ¼ cup of the Green Garlic Salad Dressing to the base of a large mixing bowl.
2. Add radicchio and gently toss to lightly coat. Fold in warm squash, orange segments and red onion.
3. Finish with toasted walnuts and a crack of black pepper. Drizzle with additional dressing, as desired.
Pink Peppercorn Dressing
This bright, zippy dressing from our friend chef Nicco Muratore is lovely tossed with winter chicories.
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons pink peppercorns, ground
4 sprigs parsley, stems removed and lightly chopped
1 garlic clove
1 orange, zested
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 teaspoons Dijon or whole grain mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons tangerine vinegar*
1 cup olive oil
Method:
1. Using an immersion blender, blend all the ingredients except for the olive oil. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil to create a thickened dressing, blend on medium speed once combined, and taste for salt and acid! The dressing will keep in the refrigerator for up to a month.Â
*You can substitute apple cider vinegar, Champagne vinegar, or white wine vinegar, as needed.
Blue Corn Nachos with Black Beans, Chorizo & Cotija
A colorful, crunchy sheet‑pan snack loaded with local beans, melty chorizo, and a bright Cotija finish.
Ingredients:
1 bag DeCasa blue corn tortilla chips
1 cup cooked Steel Wheel Farm black beans (from about ½ cup dried)
½ cup Skagit River Ranch chorizo, cooked and crumbled
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup Familia del Norte cotija, grated or crumbled
½ cup Skagit’s Best salsa
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges, for serving
Optional: thin ribbons of radicchio or endive for color and crunch
Method:
1. Prep the beans: If using dried beans, soak overnight and then simmer in water until tender. Season lightly with salt.
2. Preheat to 375°F. Spread chips on a sheet pan. Scatter beans, red onion, and chorizo (if using) evenly over the top. Warm in the oven for 8–10 minutes, until everything is hot and the chips are crisp.
3. Top with Cotija, salsa, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Add chicory ribbons if you want a little bitterness to balance the richness. Serve immediately while the chips are still crunchy.
Pickled Red Onions
Quick-pickled in vinegar, these onions wonderfully complement game day staples like burgers, tacos and of course, chili!
Ingredients:
1 medium red onion
2 tablespoons white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
Pinch sea salt
Pinch dried oregano
Method:
1. Thinly-slice red onion and place in a shallow bowl or jar. Drizzle with vinegar and then pour over water to cover.
2. Add pinches of both salt and oregano, stirring gently to mix. Cover and let onions sit for several hours or overnight in fridge.