Valentine’s Heart Shaped Pop Tarts – Alison Mountford

Four heart shaped pastries on a cooling rack.

By Alison Mountford, contributing chef 2 whole refrigerated pre-made Pie Crusts (or make your own) 1/2 c. Fruit Jam, Any Variety, plus additional 1 Tablespoon for Icing 1 tbsp. Cornstarch 1 Egg 1 c. Powdered Sugar 1 tbsp. Heavy Cream (or more as needed) Sprinkles INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with…

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Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup – Alison Mountford

A bowl of soup with a spoon in it.

By Chef Alison Mountford TOTAL TIME – 30 QUICK TIPS – If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can make this on the stove top by following the same instructions, simply boil the broth and potatoes until they’re tender. If you want to make this dairy free, use 1 can of coconut milk instead…

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Pappa al Pomodoro – Alison Mountford

A bowl of food with a spoon.

By Alison Mountford, contributing chef TOTAL TIME – 30 QUICK TIPS – This is one of the very few recipes we’d consider buying tomatoes out of season for because of the way they cook down to the correct texture for this soup. You can use canned tomatoes, but it might be too watery if you…

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Hoppin’ John + Roast Chicken – Alison Mountford

Black eyed peas and chicken on a white plate.

By Alison Mountford, contributing chef QUICK TIPS – Hoppin’ John is a southern dish that symbolizes luck in the New Year. The black-eyed peas are meant to stand for pennies. INGREDIENTS 3 cup black-eyed peas (dried) 6 cup water 1 chicken, whole (about 3.5-4.25 pounds) .5 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt .5 teaspoon…

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Vietnamese Shaking Beef – Chef Alison Mountford

A plate with steak, tomatoes and arugula.

By Alison Mountford, contributing chef QUICK TIPS – This dish is inspired by a Vietnamese classic. It’s a little decadent so I always make it around the holidays; and don’t skimp on the butter! The key to color is caramelization over high heat. You’ll sizzle and smoke and get flavor in that sear. Serves 4.…

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One Pot Creamy Pesto Pasta – Alison Mountford

A bowl of pesto pasta with walnuts and parmesan.

By Alison Mountford, contributing chef ONE POT PASTA Here is your downloadable file, for printing: https://rinewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/One-Pot-Creamy-Pesto-Pasta-with-Alison-Mountford.pdf ___ Find other recipes from Alison, here: https://rinewstoday.com/alison-mountford/ ___ Chef Alison Mountford is the founder of Ends+Stems – which is a meal planning membership and recipe website to reduce food waste. “Chef Alison” also hosts a series of online…

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Caesar Salad with Roasted Garbanzo Beans – Alison Mountford

A plate of caesar salad with croutons and hard boiled egg.

By Alison Mountford, contributing chef ACTIVE TIME – 30 TOTAL TIME – 30 QUICK TIPS – I love a simple Caesar but it has to be done well. The dressing is easier than you might think to make a real from scratch Caesar! If you love anchovies, use filets so you can drape some on…

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Oven Sweet Potato Fries – Alison Mountford

Grilled sweet potato fries on a baking sheet.

By Alison Mountford, contributing chef ACTIVE TIME – 10 TOTAL TIME – 25 SERVES – 4, as a side dish Intro – Whether you’re 8 or 68, sweet potato fries just hits the spot! These are easy to make, nutritious, and so colorful as a side dish to your favorite meal. 2 pounds garnet yam…

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Meet Alison Mountford, RINewsToday new Food Writer

A woman in an apron smiling in a kitchen.

by Nancy Thomas Chef Alison Mountford joins RINewsToday as our new Food Writer & will be providing weekly recipes and other food and cooking information, from time to time. She is the founder of Ends+Stems – a meal planning membership and recipe website to reduce food waste. “Chef Alison” also hosts a series of online…

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