Spring Greens with Orange Marmalade Vinaigrette Salad

This salad has a nice balance of flavor — from the peppery punch of arugula and radishes to the mild fresh flavors of the greens and the sweet citrus flavor of the marmalade.

Baby Spinach Salad with Strawberries

If spring has a flavor, it would be that of tender, young spinach leaves…so fresh and “green” and willing to share the spot-light with sweet, local strawberries.

Chard and Egg Ribbon Soup

Not all greens have to go into salads. Chard is a versatile spring green with leaves that have a spinach-like flavor. Sliced thin, they can be added to salad mixes or used in this delicious soup to take the chill out of a cold spring day.

Simple Salad

Why toss in anything that will get in the way of the genuine flavor of truly fresh salad greens? This salad is called “Simple” for some obvious reasons — it’s simple to make and simply delicious.

Chocolate Red Wine Layer Cake

Red wine and chocolate are among the most perfect of pairings for the dessert course, especially when they come together in this luscious cake.

Do Ahead Red Wine Sauce for Beef

This wonderful sauce can be done two days ahead of time and simply reheated just before serving with roasted meats. You can also make this sauce to serve with roasted lamb cuts by simply substituting lamb stock for the beef stock.

Chardonnay Shrimp Spread

Tina Meranda of Meranda-Nixon Winery in Ripley shares her favorite recipe featuring the winery’s luscious reserve Chardonnay, a complex, full-bodied dry white wine with buttery oak and honey flavors that compliment this rich seafood dip.

Baked Eggs in Maple Toast Cups

Maple syrup has its place at the breakfast table and sometimes in the most unusual places like in this all-in-one bacon and egg dish.

Cream of Corn Soup with Rosemary

This simple soup can be made with fresh, frozen or canned corn. For an even richer texture, substitute ½ cup of heavy cream for the whole milk.

Real Deal Chocolate Pudding

If you’ve never attempted to make pudding from scratch, here’s a recipe that will tempt you to take the leap. It has all the trappings of a decadent dessert including rich whole milk, eggs, and a double dose of chocolate.