RECIPES

two white wide-rimmed bowls of spicy tuna pasta made with lumache, peas, and capers with bright green parsley.
two bowls of burrata caprese salad.

FROM THE ALEWYFE’S KITCHEN

FERMENTATION

a bamboo cutting board with a chefs knife, fresh chives and thyme sprigs, and wild blewit mushrooms

FORAGE: EAT THE WILD

FLORA | FAUNA | FUNGI

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quart jars of pressure canned hot-packed chicken quarters cooling on a tray.
CANNING: How to Can Chicken
April 28, 2026
a close-up of a slice of baked maple cheesecake on a plate, with a silver dessert fork, and a bottle of maple syrup in the background.
BAKE: Creamy Baked Maple Cheesecake with Maple Graham Crust
April 17, 2026
a close-up of a potato and goat cheese tartlet on a plate, garnished with fresh dill, with a bite taken out of one side.
BAKE: Potato and Goat Cheese Tartlets with Dill
April 14, 2026
a foil-lined metal tin filled with baked coconut macaroons.
BAKE: Toasted Coconut Macaroons
April 10, 2026
buttermilk na'an cooking on a cast iron griddle.
BAKE: Buttermilk Na'an
April 8, 2026
a pan of stuffed grape leaves, stuffed with rice, nuts, dried fruit, herbs, and spices. The rolled dolma are stacked in the pan and ready to serve.
COOK: Dolmades with Currants and Nuts (Vegetarian Stuffed Vine Leaves)
April 4, 2026
a small bowl of dill horseradish crema, topped with sprinkles of fresh dill, with a plate of baguette croutons.
COOK: Horseradish Dill Crema
March 31, 2026
a bowl of chickpea and swiss chard stew, topped with garlic-infused paprika oil and grated Parmesan cheese.
COOK: Hearty Chilean Chickpea and Swiss Chard Stew with Paprika Oil
March 24, 2026
a slice of spinach, feta and artichoke quiche on a plate with the quiche in the background.
BAKE: Spinach, Feta & Artichoke Quiche
March 19, 2026
a reuben runza sandwich roll with thousand island dressing.
BAKE: Reuben Runza (Stuffed Rye Buns with Corned Beef & Kraut)
March 17, 2026
a steamer basket full of tamales filled with mincemeat and pumpkin masa, wrapped in dried corn husks.
COOK: Mincemeat Tamales with Pumpkin Masa
March 16, 2026
green chile cornbread with cheese baked in a cast iron skillet. a slice is being served from the pan to a plate.
BAKE: Green Chile & Cheese Cornbread
February 28, 2026
a bowl of fasolada soup, with white beans, carrots, celery, and tomatoes. The bowl is green glazed ceramic on a mint green placemat, with a plaid cloth napkin and tarnished silver soup spoon. alewyfe.com watermark.
COOK: Fasolada - Greek Lenten Bean Soup
February 22, 2026
close up photo of a pot of chipotle steak and bean chili ready to can, with canning jars in the background.
CANNING: Chipotle Steak & Bean Chili (Beef or Venison)
February 16, 2026
two plated slices of ginger pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting, topped with chopped pieces of candied ginger. They're on small dessert plates resting on an orange and cream fleur de lis print tablecloth, with a vintage ceramic crock in the background. alewyfe.com watermark.
BAKE: Pumpkin Bars with Candied Ginger & Cream Cheese Frosting
February 13, 2026
a bowl of barley, lentil, and mushroom soup in a bright yellow vintage bowl on a lace placemat on a paisley tablecloth. A plate of rolls is in the background, along with a cloth napkin and spoon.
COOK: Mushroom Barley Soup with Lentils
February 11, 2026
canning jars with homemade beefy Bolognese ragu in a sunny window.
CANNING: How to Can Bolognese Meat Ragu
February 1, 2026
a bowl of brown rice pilaf on a green and white plaid tablecloth.
COOK: Baked Brown Rice Pilaf
January 22, 2026
a photo of a sloshing glass of white wine is superimposed above a bag of dandelion flowers in a field of dandelions. The bag is hot pink, with a plastic liner, and filling up with flowers, against a background of grass and dandelions.
BREW: Homemade Dandelion Wine
January 18, 2026
close up shot of a bowl of Creole jambalaya pasta with sausage, peppers, and tomatoes.
COOK: Creole Jambalaya Pasta with Smoked Sausage, Sweet Peppers, & Onions
December 18, 2025
close-up of creamed spinach on a plate with venison backstrap slices, chimichurri sauce, and baked macaroni and cheese.
COOK: Epinards au Gratin - Creamed Spinach
December 16, 2025
A large bowl of smoky old bay Chex snack mix being scooped out onto a tray with a bamboo wooden spoon.
COOK: Smoky Old Bay Chex Mix
December 12, 2025
photo collage of festive holiday cookies. Title reads, Holiday cookie recipes for fabulous cookie plates or homemade gifts".
BAKE: Holiday Cookie Recipes for Fabulous Cookie Plates & Homemade Gifts
December 4, 2025
sliced venison backstrap steak with green chimichurri sauce, on a plate with creamed spinach, sweet potato, and mac & cheese.
COOK: Chimichurri Sauce (Argentinian Parsley and Garlic Pesto)
November 28, 2025
a slice of cranberry and walnut studded quick bread on a plate, with the loaf on a wooden tray in the background.
BAKE: Cranberry Orange Walnut Tea Bread
November 26, 2025
turkey meatballs with dried cranberries on a bed of baby spinach, topped with parsley pesto and served with a baked sweet potato with butter.
COOK: Baked Turkey Meatballs with Cranberries & Sage
November 26, 2025
A bacon cheddar walnut cheese ball on a wooden tray with an assortment of crackers and apple slices.
COOK: Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball (with Horseradish, Ranch, or Chipotle)
November 25, 2025
baked mint chocolate chip biscotti with almonds sliced on a baking tray.
BAKE: Mint Chocolate Chip Biscotti
November 19, 2025
two bowls of rigatoni pasta with vodka cream sauce, topped with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
CANNING: Vodka Sauce Base
November 16, 2025
close-up photo of a plate of homemade pumpkin gnocchi with fried sage leaves and Parmesan cheese.
COOK: Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter
November 2, 2025
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kuchenmaistrey woodcut of medieval kitchen scene.