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Italian “Penicillin” Soup

Fend off the winter chill with this warm and nourishing soup. It’s brimming with all the feel-good flavors and it’s sure to help kick-start your immune system and nurse you back to normalcy during this cold-and-flu season. Enjoy it with chicken, or omit the chicken and substitute with vegetable broth to make it vegan. Either way, it’s comfort in a bowl.

Making the Perfect Charcuterie Board

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How to Build the Perfect Charcuterie Board for the Holidays! Holiday charcuterie (or marcuterie) boards can be festive, fun, and endlessly customizable, making them perfect for any holiday gathering. At first, picking cheeses, meats, crackers, and accompaniments can feel overwhelming, but don’t worry! By following a few simple guidelines, you can easily create a board that feels balanced, looks beautiful, and will please any guest.

Mont Blanc Tart

Delight your holiday guests with this festive “snow-capped” dessert. Named for the Mont Blanc mountain in Europe, this recipe is a more portable version of the traditional French treat. Enjoy with a cup of hot coffee or tea, or whatever counts as your holiday cup of cheer.

Chicken Liver Pâté

Searching for a unique appetizer to serve with Christmas dinner or at your New Year’s Eve party? Plate up this creamy and savory pâté and your guests are sure to be impressed. Enjoy it as a serve-yourself platter, part of a charcuterie board, or spread it on slices of fresh baguette and garnish as you please.

Turkey & Sweet Potato Chili

After the holidays, you might find yourself staring at a container of leftover turkey and wondering what to do with it. This cozy, flavorful chili is the perfect way to give those leftovers new life. With cooked turkey and sweet potatoes already on hand, it comes together quickly—perfect for an easy weeknight meal. (And if you don’t have leftovers, no worries—we’ve included an option for starting from scratch, too!)

Apple Stack Cake

There are many regional variations of this wonderful recipe, but however you make it, Apple Stack Cake is a delicious showstopper at any table.

Salisbury Steaks with Mushroom Gravy

Break out of your dinner rut with this warm and comforting classic. Salisbury steak, smothered in savory mushroom gravy, is a wonderful and easy dinner for these ever-colder evenings. Enjoy it with your favorite mashed potatoes, rice, or even some home-baked bread.

October is Co-op Month

Celebrate Co-op Month by learning about cooperatively owned brands!

Chicken Liver Pâté

Searching for a unique appetizer to serve with Christmas dinner or at your New Year’s Eve party? Plate up this creamy and savory pâté and your guests are sure to be impressed. Enjoy it as a serve-yourself platter, part of a charcuterie board, or spread it on slices of fresh baguette and garnish as you please.

Turkey & Sweet Potato Chili

After the holidays, you might find yourself staring at a container of leftover turkey and wondering what to do with it. This cozy, flavorful chili is the perfect way to give those leftovers new life. With cooked turkey and sweet potatoes already on hand, it comes together quickly—perfect for an easy weeknight meal. (And if you don’t have leftovers, no worries—we’ve included an option for starting from scratch, too!)

Apple Stack Cake

There are many regional variations of this wonderful recipe, but however you make it, Apple Stack Cake is a delicious showstopper at any table.

Salisbury Steaks with Mushroom Gravy

Break out of your dinner rut with this warm and comforting classic. Salisbury steak, smothered in savory mushroom gravy, is a wonderful and easy dinner for these ever-colder evenings. Enjoy it with your favorite mashed potatoes, rice, or even some home-baked bread.

Mocha Brownies

October is Co-op Month, and we’re celebrating with these delicious and decadent mocha brownies. Made with rich and full-bodied chocolate and coffee from worker co-op Equal Exchange, these brownies are perfect for crushing all your chocolatey cravings. The coffee perfectly compliments and elevates the deep flavor of the chocolate, with a creamy frosting to round it all out. Enjoy it for an afternoon treat, or as a late night snack by substituting with decaf.

Southern Cheese Ball

Celebrate Co-op Month this October by whipping up this wonderfully savory cheese ball, featuring cheeses from farmer-owned cooperative, Tillamook®.

Homemade Apple Butter

Fall is the peak season for deliciously crisp and sweet local apples, and if you’re like us, a visit to an apple orchard is a must. If you picked a few more apples than you know what to do with, try your hand at making homemade apple butter. This recipe is a set-it-and-forget-it wonder that will have your home smelling like heavenly spiced apples, and have you marveling at this delicious spread. Use it to make apple butter bread, spread it on toast, add it to yogurt, swap it out as a cinnamon roll filling: the options are endless. No matter what you do with this delightful spread, you’re sure to enjoy it.

Quinoa Jar Salad

Looking for a healthy and hearty meal to pack that stays fresh and tastes delicious? Skip the lunch line or frozen burritos and try this ultra-customizable quinoa jar salad. Packed with flavor, protein and fresh veggies, it has everything you’ll need to keep you fueled for the day. Perfect for the office, school lunches, or even a picnic, this salad won’t let you down.

Late Summer Fruit Salad

Meld together the flavors of summer with this delightfully fruity fruit salad. Sweet and tart stone fruit pair beautifully with fresh mint and a bit of lemon, particularly on a hot day. Add a bit of honey if you feel so bold, but either way, you’re sure to enjoy this spoonful of summer.