Farmhouse Soup

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds) 8 to 10 cups water 1 large onion, 1/2 left whole, 1/2 chopped 2 carrots, 1 halved lengthwise, 1 cut into 1/2-inch dice 4 stems  parsley, plus more for garnish pepper, to taste. 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) butter 2...

Roasted Rutabagas

Ingredients: 1 large Rutabaga 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon apple sider vinegar salt and pepper to taste parsley to taste Directions Toss 1 large peeled and cubed rutabaga with 3 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast at 425 degrees...

Pesto

1 cup fresh basil leaves and tender stems 1-3 cloves garlic 1/3 cup pine nuts, walnuts or hazelnuts (toasted) 3-6 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated) 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste 2 springs flat leaved parsley (optional) Finely chop together in food processor. 1/3...

Grilled Peach Salsa

5 large peaches (washed and halved, pits removed.) Brush grill grate with vegetable oil and grill peaches face down for several minutes.  With tongs, flip peaches until skins begin to darken. Remove peaches from grill when they can be pierced easily with fork.  Allow...