Published November 18, 2009, 8:31 AM EST

by CLAUDIA W. ESBENSHADE

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. - PINEAPPLE MUSTARD DIPThis dip with a tropical twist was created by The Kling House Restaurant located within Kitchen Kettle Village.1 10-ounce (½ pint ) jar pineapple jam (see note)½ 9-ounce jar honey mustardMix together and serve with pretzels, crackers, cheese or bologna.Note: You can substitute y...

Published November 18, 2009, 12:01 AM EST

by JEANNE JONES

LANCASTER COUNTY, PA - Dear Jeanne,Could you cut the fat in this? Can I use dried cherries instead of the cranberries? — Gloria Paradis, Sarasota, Fla.WALNUT AND BLUE CHEESE TART WITH CRANBERRIES CRUST:1 cup flour2/3 cup ground walnuts1 tablespoon sugar¼ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon dry mustard1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper...

Published November 11, 2009, 12:01 AM EST

by ELAINE MAGEE

LANCASTER COUNTY, PA - Dear Recipe Doctor: I would love to make a very lean steak at home with a mushroom sauce. I had something similar at a restaurant. I'm trying to switch to leaner cuts of beef and am looking for new recipes to try.Have I got a recipe for you! This savory main entrée was inspired by a recipe I saw...

Published November 8, 2009, 12:04 AM EST

by MANDY STOLTZFUS, Sunday Best

LANCASTER COUNTY, PA - Every fall my family loves to eat these moist and delicious pumpkin bars. It is an old family recipe that is simple to make using canned pumpkin.These are great after dinner, with coffee or even for a special breakfast treat. I enjoy sharing them because people like these treats wherever I take them...

Published November 8, 2009, 12:02 AM EST

by MARCI WATTERSON

LANCASTER COUNTY, PA - Thanksgiving marks a time of sharing our lives and table with loved ones and friends.Many are giving thanks for what they have; others might be struggling to just get by. Maybe you are planning to cook the turkey for your household with the intention of having leftovers. What a perfect time to reach...

Published November 4, 2009, 12:01 AM EST

by JEANNE JONES

LANCASTER COUNTY, PA - Legumes include all beans and peas, including peanuts. When you combine any legume with any grain, you have a complete and usable plant protein — gluten-free. Good examples of this are combining rice and beans, gluten-free pasta and beans and peanut butter on gluten-free bread. This is a dish ...

Published October 28, 2009, 12:01 AM EST

by ELAINE MAGEE

LANCASTER COUNTY, PA - Dear Recipe Doctor: I would like to make this recipe for chocolate cookie-cutter cookies that I saw on the Martha Stewart Web site. How would you make them more healthful?I like the idea of chocolate cookie-cutter dough (for a change), and I really like the idea of using cocoa powder for the chocola...

Published October 25, 2009, 12:02 AM EST

by CHIP SMEDLEY, Sunday Best

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. - To paraphrase an old high school cheer:I say "cabbage"; you say "yuck.""Cabbage." "Yuck." "Cabbage." "Yuck."Now that we have that out of our system, the bottom line is that cabbage often gets a bad rap. True, it doesn't smell so great, part...

Published October 25, 2009, 12:02 AM EST

by MARCI WATTERSON

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. - Halloween, a time for indulging in our creative talents.Fall decorations abound in the neighborhoods, signaling Halloween is imminent.With the seasonal change, many of us surprise the family with a creepy main meal close to All Hallows Eve.Maybe you were asked to dig up something unique for a party:...

Published October 21, 2009, 12:01 AM EST

by JEANNE JONES

LANCASTER COUNTY, PA - This vichyssoise is an easy-to-make variation of the popular French soup, which is really a recycled version of leek-and-potato soup. The leftover soup is blended with heavy cream, given a new name and served cold. This recipe is made with potatoes and onions rather than leeks, and derives its cream...