Lunch & Dinner Recipes

Crispy Maple Dijon Panko Crusted Salmon

A tender, flaky salmon fillet coated in a tangy-sweet maple Dijon glaze and topped with a crunchy panko breadcrumb crust, baked to golden perfection.

Slow Cooked Maple Onion Beef Brisket

Slow Cooked Maple Onion Beef Brisket is a mouthwatering dish featuring tender beef brisket cooked slowly with a savory-sweet combination of maple syrup and caramelized onions. The brisket is typically seasoned with a blend of spices and herbs, then braised in a mixture of maple syrup, onions, and beef or chicken stock for several hours until it's fork-tender and infused with...

Great Northern Bean Casserole with Maple and Apple

Great northern beans have a delicate, nutty flavor and create a wonderful dish when combined with the sweetness of maple and apples. This is great as a side dish or a delicious vegetarian meal.

Maple Crusted Bourbon Seared Scallops

The scallops are quickly seared to golden perfection, creating a caramelized exterior while keeping the interior tender and moist. This dish offers a delightful combination of flavors, with the sweetness of maple sugar complementing the smoky notes of bourbon, all enhanced by the delicate taste of the scallops. It's a sophisticated yet approachable dish that's sure to impress your taste buds.

Maple Roasted Fennel and Pears

A delightful fusion of flavors: the Fennel and Pear Salad. Crisp slices of fennel mingle with the subtle sweetness of fresh pears, creating a harmonious symphony of taste and texture.

Maple Teriyaki Grilled Flank Steak

Yields 4-6 servings  A good rule of thumb is to prepare ½ cup of marinade per pound of meat.

Maple Orange Vinaigrette

A beautiful vinaigrette with the warm sweetness of maple and the brightness of fresh squeezed orange. This recipe yields ¾ cup of vinaigrette, store any leftover in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Maple sausage and cranberry stuffed acorn squash.

Maple Sage Butter Sauce with Walnuts for Pasta or Pierogi

Maple Mustard Ham and Gruyère Puff Pastry

Brunch, lunch, dinner with a salad, or a fanciful appetizer. How large you make these savory pastries is up to you, they are easy to make ahead and keep in the refrigerator or freeze before setting in a hot oven to bake into crispy, flakey, deliciousness. I made my puff pastry from scratch (I suggest King Arthur’s quick puff pastry...

Mapled Onion, Steak, and Blue Cheese Appetizer

The season of dinner parties and appetizers is upon us! This is a loosely written recipe so you can make as many or as few as you like. The onions are easy to prepare a day or two ahead and the appetizer is just as delicious served warm or at room temperature. For every two large onions, plan to use...

Pears and Brie with Maple Balsamic Glaze appetizer

This maple balsamic glaze is the star of this simple appetizer. Best thing is that you can prepare it ahead of time, then have a quick, simple, yet impressive party favorite ready in no time. Let the Brie come to room temperature after slicing, it tastes best this way.

Hot Honey Shrimp

Turn up the heat with our tantalizing Hot Honey Shrimp recipe, starring the sweet perfection of Ben's Honey. 

Maple Mustard Pork Chops with Cider Pan Sauce

Savor the exquisite blend of sweet maple and tangy mustard in every bite of our Maple Mustard Pork Chops, complemented by a rich Cider Pan Sauce.

Maple Jalapeño and Cheddar Cornbread

Balancing the heat of jalapeño with the warm sweetness of Maple syrup makes cheddar cornbread extra special. Make a double batch and freeze some for snacking, serve fresh out of the oven with warm maple syrup and soft butter. Yield: 8-10 servings

Maple Roasted Pumpkin Soup

It’s getting close to pumpkin season! This soup should be on your weekly rotation from here on out. Enjoy!

Maple BLT

Nothing beats a BLT with fresh vine ripened tomatoes except a BLT made with home made Maple Mayonnaise and crispy sweet and salty Maple Bacon!

Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce

 Carolina Gold BBQ sauce is a classic distinctive tangy yellow mustard style sauce traditionally served with pork barbecue. This one is sweetened with maple syrup rather than brown sugar, it is delicious! Don’t reserve it just for the BBQ, this is a great addition to sandwiches, chicken wings, burgers, or dipping fries and vegetables.

Honey Lime Chili Chicken

This is delicious! Honey, sriracha, lime, and ginger may be my new favorite sauce and marinade. Chicken thighs tend to yield the most flavor but any cut would work great.

Honey drenched baked Feta in Phyllo

This is amazing, the perfect sweet and salty combination of creamy cheese wrapped in a buttery, flaky phyllo pastry dough. Traditionally a Greek appetizer served with toasted sesame seeds but great as a meal served over a salad of olives, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Enjoy!

Ben’s Maple Cream, peanut butter, and banana sandwich

Maple Cream for the win! How can a simple sandwich taste so good?

Thai inspired honey - fish vinaigrette with fresh mango, cucumber, red chilies and mint.

Do not get turned off by fish sauce until you give this vinaigrette a try!  Then use your fish sauce wherever you would instead use salt. There are many fresh vegetable and fruit combinations which will sing when given a few hours infused with this honey fish sauce. It is a favorite in our home served with grilled tuna and...