Recipes & More (blog)

Rise & Shine: Healthy Breakfast Recipes

Winter Citrus Salad

This week, we're excited to share three effortlessly delicious and nutritious breakfast recipes that are sure to start your day off bright: a refreshing Winter Citrus Salad, Hearty Hummus Avocado Toast, and Savory Spinach Mushroom Oatmeal. 

Tea-licious Mocktails: Elevate Dry January with Steven Smith Teamaker

Mocktails With Steven Smith Teamaker

Cheers to a refreshing January! As we dive into the New Year, Alpenrose is excited to introduce a trio of invigorating mocktail recipes featuring the exceptional teas of Steven Smith Teamaker, a local favorite in Portland, Oregon. Discover seasonal fruit paired with tea goodness for a vibrant and health-conscious start to your year.

Eat The Rainbow

Eat The Rainbow

Start the new year with a challenge to Eat The Rainbow! Eating a variety of colors is a fun and delicious way to provide your body with a complete spectrum of essential nutrients and antioxidants that support your overall health and immunity. According to the Mayo Clinic, each color provides benefits.

Discover The Flavors of Kwanzaa

Jerk Chicken

Discover Kwanzaa's Culinary Delights: African Peanut Stew, Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread, and Jamaican Jerk Chicken - traditional recipes that bring to life the heritage and community values of the holiday, celebrated from December 26th to January 1st.

Hoppin' John for a Prosperous New Year

Hoppin' John

Celebrate the New Year with the cherished tradition of Hoppin' John, a dish rooted in Gullah Geechee culture symbolizing hope, prosperity, and good luck. Each component of this savory feast—peas for wealth, greens representing money, and golden cornbread for riches—carries deep significance.

Ignite Your New Year With Local Flavors

Ignite Your New Year With Local Flavor

As 2023 comes to a close, savor the essence of home with a New Year's Eve charcuterie masterpiece. Allow the flavors of our region to shine, celebrating the bounty, beauty, and spirit of our shared home, with charcuterie delights from Coro, Tillamook, Rogue Creamery, Albina City Nuts, and more!

DIY Stocking Stuffer Holiday Treats

Peppermint Bark

The holidays are fast approaching, and what better way to celebrate than with thoughtful, homemade gifts? This year, skip the store-bought stocking fillers and get creative with some delicious and festive treats. Here are some recipes for some easy, classic treats you can make to bring some joy and cheer to your loved ones this season like peppermint bark, gingerbread granola, cranberry orange biscotti, and crock pot candy!

Celebrate the Joy of Hanukkah

Potato Latkes

Light up your Hanukkah celebrations with three classic dishes: traditional potato latkes, vibrant citrus-roasted salmon, and melty mozzarella sticks!

Eggnog French Toast Bake

Eggnog French Toast with berries

Imagine waking up to the aroma of eggnog-infused bread, warming spices, and a hint of sweetness, setting the stage for a brunch that's as delightful to make as it is to enjoy. If you're hosting this holiday season, this recipe for an Eggnog French Toast Bake is excellent to keep on hand.

Elevate Your Holidays with Prime Rib or Spiral-Sliced Ham

Holiday Dinner

It's the time of year to gather with loved ones, create cherished memories, and savor delicious meals. To make your holiday festivities truly exceptional, we're excited to present two magnificent locally-sourced options for your holiday dinner centerpiece: Prime Rib and Spiral Sliced Ham.