Allergen-Friendly Cookie Recipes for Your Holiday Baking!
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No need for those with certain food allergies to miss out on all of the holiday cookie-baking fun! You never know - Santa may have a food allergy, too! Try our allergen-friendly alternatives to these classic cookies. Here’s a little spin on the popular peanut butter cookie, using sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter. Sunflower Seed Butter Cookies Yields: 4 dozen Ingredients: 2 cups sunflower seed butter 2 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs 3 teaspoons sea salt Preparation: Preheat oven...
From Our Kitchen: Cinnamon and Currant Scones
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The tender crumble of these subtly sweet, spicy scones is a welcome addition to any breakfast or tea table. Drizzle with a simple glaze (see below), serve with warm salted butter, spread with tangy orange marmalade, or top with a nutty dollop of clotted cream. Try a spicy chai or a fruity herbal tea for a pleasing pairing. Cinnamon and Currant Scones Yield: 8 Scones Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, sifted ¼ cup granulated white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1/3...
From Our Kitchen: Roast Turkey with Harissa Paste
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Give your turkey a kick this holiday by marinating it with harissa, a spicy, aromatic chili paste widely used in North African and Middle Eastern cooking. This versatile paste can also be added to roasted vegetables, blended into hummus or dips, or stirred into soups. Harissa Paste: Yields 1 cup Ingredients: 8 dried guajillo chilis, stemmed and seeded 8 dried New Mexico chilis, stemmed and seeded ½ teaspoon caraway seeds ¼ teaspoon coriander seeds ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon dried...
From Our Kitchen: Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash and Cranberries
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This filling quinoa salad will catch your eye with the rich, autumnal allure of its golden-brown squash and bright burgundy berries. For a satisfying vegan option, forgo the feta and swap agave for honey. Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash and Cranberries Yield: 8 -1/2 cup servings Ingredients: 2 cups butternut squash, cubed 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided 2 cups quinoa 1/2 cup feta, crumbled 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries 2 tablespoons fresh...
From Our Kitchen: Quiche-Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Try this fun, kid-friendly recipe for quiche-stuffed peppers! Colorful, delicious, and nutrient-dense, they’re sure to become a staple on your family menu for years to come. Quiche-Stuffed Bell Peppers Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 bell peppers 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup onion, diced 1/4 cup broccoli, chopped 1/4 cup tomato, diced 3 eggs 1/8 cup whole milk 1/8 teapsoon cayenne pepper, ground 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, ground 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Preparation: Step 1 Preheat oven to 375˚F. Step 2 Halve, core, and...
From Our Kitchen: Grilled Coconut Chicken
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Perfect for a late-summer barbecue bash, these flavorful chicken thighs never last long off the grill. The smooth cream of coconut milk and toasty warmth of sesame oil play well with any number of flavors, from the bright tang of lime to the sweet bite of red onion. Find out for yourself this weekend! Grilled Coconut Chicken Yield: Serves 8 Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 cup light soy sauce 3/4 cup coconut milk 1 cup water...
From Our Kitchen: Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
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Summer heat got you beat? Have a scoop of this delicious strawberry cheesecake ice cream! Creamy and fruity, with just a hint of tartness, it'll hit the spot every time. Enjoy it in a simple sundae, sandwiched between spicy gingersnaps, or as the base to a perfectly pink milkshake. Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Yield: Serves 8 Ingredients: 1 quart (4 cups) strawberries, chopped 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup granulated white sugar 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon salt...
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Educational Seasonings, Events, From Our Kitchen
At SAGE, we believe that great food and great education can go hand-in-hand. We view every meal as an opportunity for our students to engage—with new friends, new foods, and new understandings. Educational Seasonings is a monthly program that puts those beliefs into action, bringing historical, cultural, and culinary topics to life for our students with informational guides and creative displays. It's one of the many ways SAGE delights the senses, inspires minds, and fosters community at every venue! The...
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