Rose Knows The Poconos

Food processors are one of the most helpful of kitchen appliances. Whether you need to slice, dice, chop, shred or purée a host of ingredients for a meal, large or small, the handy machine can get the job done quickly with the press of a button. Depending on which model you have, a food processor also typically takes up little space on your kitchen counter or in your cabinets.

If you are looking to lower your caffeine, or simply minimize your coffee intake, there are thankfully some delicious warming options. Break your coffee addiction little-by-little by replacing your morning brew with one of these tasty hot drink options.

A winter spin on this classic, Italian salad. Using roasted cherry tomatoes adds sweetness and flavor when fresh-picked, local tomatoes are out of season.

Ingredients

4 cups crusty Italian bread, cut into cubes
2 pints cherry tomatoes
½ pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
1 small red onion, halved then sliced thin
2 tablespoons fresh basil, cut into thin ribbons
3 cloves garlic
½ cup olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper

Directions

You started a garden this year and you’ve been mildly successful, which means right about now you are inundated with the likes of fresh peppers, cucumbers, zucchini and squash. You don’t want all that hard work to go to waste. So why not turn some of that bounty into pickles?

Making vegetables into quick pickles is much easier than proper canning, and less intimidating, but they won’t last quite as long. But properly stored, quick pickles can still last up to few weeks in the fridge.

In the squash world, pumpkins tend to steal the limelight. From decorating to drinking, there’s not a fall day that goes by without the mention of a pumpkin-spiced something. But, in actuality, there are multiple other flavorful winter squash varieties that can brighten up even the coldest of winter days.