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Recipe of the Month Archive

basic mix and match pesto

Ingredients:
1/3 cup toasted but unsalted nuts (choose 1 or mix: pine nuts, pecans, walnuts, almonds, pistachios), chopped coarsely
3 cloves garlic, chopped coarsely
2 cups fresh herbs (choose 1 or mix: basil, flat-leaf parsley, cilantro or other mild savory herb of your choice), de-stemmed and tightly packed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup finely grated hard cheese (choose 1 or mix: parmesan reggiano, pecorino romano)

Directions:

  1. Place all ingredients except the cheese in bowl of food processor with steel blade attachment.
  2. Pulse the processor until the mixture becomes a smooth paste, adding a little extra oil if needed. Stop occassionally and scrape down the sides of the bowl using a spoon or plastic spatula.
  3. Empty mixture into a small mixing bowl, fold into grated cheese until well-integrated. (can be refrigerated for 3 to 4 days if surface is covered with plastic wrap.)
  4. Makes enough to thoroughly sauce 2 pounds of freshly cooked pasta.

Best Ever Turkey BurgersBlueberry Cheesecake Squares

Definition of Summertime Treat:
A crisp cookie crust with a cheesecake and
Blueberry Jam filling.
Serves: 12-18

Ingredients:
Cookie Crust:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 teaspoon ice water

Cheesecake Filling:
16 ounces (2 packages) softened cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
2 eggs
1 cup Stonewall Kitchen Wild Maine Blueberry Jam

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9X13 inch pan.
  2. Place flour, sugar and salt in food processor and pulse.
  3. Add butter and process until the dough begins to form a ball, adding ice water if necessary.
  4. Press dough evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake until crust is lightly golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes.
  5. While cooling, prepare filling. Mix softened cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until well blended.
  6. Add eggs and mix just until eggs are incorporated.
  7. After crust cools for 30 minutes, pour cheesecake filling evenly over the crust.
  8. Spoon Blueberry Jam randomly on top of filling and then swirl to combine.
  9. Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 35-45 minutes or until center is set. Allow to cool in pan.

Best Ever Turkey BurgersBest Ever Turkey Burgers
Melinda Jane Higgins

A healthy, quick and easy recipe for the best turkey burgers your whole family will love.
Serves: 7

Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 large egg
1/3 bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely minced sweet onion
1/4 cup Stonewall Kitchen Old Farmhouse Chutney
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  2. Form mixture into 1/2 inch patties (makes approximately 7 depending on size).
  3. Cook on a medium-high grill for approximately 5 minutes per side, or until thoroughly cooked.
  4. Serve on a toasted bun with your favorite Stonewall Kitchen condiments.

Note: Blend well, but try not to work the mixture too long. This makes for a more juicy and tender burger.


cucumber salad with red pepper jelly

A chilled summertime delight!
Serves: 2

Ingredients:
2 European Cucumbers, peeled and cut or shaved into thin strips lengthwise (and kept chilled in ice water)
½ cup Stonewall Kitchen Red Pepper Jelly
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon tamari

Directions:

  1. Combine Red Pepper Jelly, vinegar and tamari.
  2. Drain cucumbers. Dry well.
  3. Toss with dressing and serve.

Tip: Garnish with watercress or sprouts.


Italian Sausage Frittata

A delicious dish featuring Italian sausage, eggs, milk, parmesan cheese, basil and our Roasted Red Pepper & Onion Dip & Relish.

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. Butter
1/2 lb. Italian sausage, cooked, diced
1/2 cup Robert Rothschild Farm Roasted Red Pepper & Onion Dip & Relish
8 large Eggs
1/4 cup Milk
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
1 Tbsp. Fresh basil, chiffonade
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Melt butter in a 10 inch nonstick ovenproof skillet. Add Italian sausage to pan and cook for a couple of minutes to reheat. Add Roasted Red Pepper & Onion Dip & Relish, mix well and cook an additional 3 minutes.
  2. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cheese, basil and salt and pepper. Pour over sausage mixture and mix well.
  3. Place in a 400 degrees F oven for 20-25 minutes until eggs are cooked and set. Remove frittata from pan, cut into wedges and serve.

Cucumber Salad

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:
1 large seedless cucumber, peeled if desired and thinly sliced
1/3 cup red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1/3 cup Stonewall Kitchen Green Goddess Dressing
4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions:

  1. In a medium serving bowl combine the prepared cucumbers, red onion, and Stonewall Kitchen Green Goddess Dressing. Toss gently.
  2. Top cucumber salad with crumbled bacon and serve chilled as a side dish.

Recipe of the MonthCranberry Orange Pecan Bars

Ingredients:
Topping:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup rolled oats (not “quick” oats)

Bottom Crust:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
1/2 cup finely ground toasted pecans
1 cup cold unsalted butter, diced

Filling:
1 jar Stonewall Kitchen Cranberry Orange Butter

Directions:
To prepare Topping:

  1. In a food processor combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Pulse briefly.
  2. Add unsalted butter; pulse until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; add pecans and oats.
  3. Toss gently until combined. Refrigerate mixture until ready to use.

To prepare Bottom Crust:

  1. In a food processor combine flour, sugar and pecans. Pulse briefly.
  2. Add unsalted butter; pulse until mixture resembles fine crumbs.

To assemble:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Butter the bottom of a 9"x13" glass baking dish.
  3. Press bottom crust mixture evenly into the pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Remove from oven. Spread Cranberry Orange Butter evenly over the bottom crust.
  5. Sprinkle topping mixture over the Cranberry Orange Butter.
  6. Return to oven and bake 25-30 minutes. Check occasionally during the last 10 minutes of baking to make sure the topping doesn’t burn.
  7. Remove from oven and allow bars to cool completely before cutting.

Note: These can also be made with Stonewall Kitchen's Maple Pumpkin Butter.


Recipe of the MonthHot Pepper Peach Cheese Ball

Cream cheese, onions, jalapenos, shredded Monterey Jack cheese and Hot Pepper Peach Preserves make for one tasty cheese ball.

Ingredients:
16 oz. Cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup Robert Rothschild Farm Hot Pepper Peach Preserves
1 Tbsp. Onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. Jalapeno, chopped
As needed Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, or favorite shredded cheese

Directions:
Cream together well and chill for about 1 hour. Form into a ball and roll in Monterey Jack cheese. Keep chilled until ready to use. Can be made up to 48 hours ahead.


Southwestern Pizza

Southwestern flavors and ingredients impart New World style to this Italian favorite. Be creative & add your own favorite toppings.

Serves:  12-inch pizza

Ingredients:
1 (12-inch) purchased pizza crust, such as Boboli
3/4 cup Stonewall Kitchen Maple Chipotle Grille Sauce
5 ounces of jalapeno or plain Monterey jack cheese, finely shredded
2 southwestern-flavored (or other) cooked chicken sausages, sliced
1 roasted red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small onion, split and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced pickled jalapenos, optional

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Put pizza crust on a cookie sheet.
  3. Spread Maple Chipotle Grille Sauce over crust. Drizzle on 4 ounces of cheese.
  4. Add sausage, bell pepper and onion slices and jalapenos, if using. Drizzle on remaining cheese and bake in the lower part of oven until cheese is melted and bubbling and crust is crisp 11 to 14 minutes. Remove, cut into slices and serve.

Recipe of the MonthEASy CHEESY CORN TOAST

Serves:  10

Ingredients:
1 cup Stonewall Kitchen Spicy Corn Relish
1 cup finely shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 loaf French bread (soft, not too crispy)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, mix Stonewall Kitchen Corn Relish, cheese, mayonnaise and galic salt.
3. Slice the bread into ¼ inch slices. Place the slices on a cookie sheet.
4. Top each slice with a spoonful of the cheese and relish mixture.
5. Bake until bubbly and brown (approximately 8 minutes).


Pecan Pumpkin Bars
This is a delicious autumn treat. Great for after school or after dinner!

Recipe of the MonthServes:  12-16

Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 Tsp. baking powder
1 Tsp. salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 Tsp. vanilla
2 sticks melted butter (1 cup)
2 cups unsalted pecans, chopped
1 12oz. jar Stonewall Kitchen Maple Pumpkin Butter

Directions:
1. Grease a 9"x13" baking pan with shortening.
2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
3. Excluding the Maple Pumpkin Butter, mix all the above ingredients well. Batter will be firm.
4. Spread in prepared pan.
5. Pour Maple Pumpkin Butter over batter.
6. Bake until bubbles have risen to the top and bars feel firm to the touch — About 45 minutes.
7. Transfer to a rack to cool. Cool overnight or refrigerate before cutting.

Try serving with whipped cream.


Roasted Garlic and Onion Cheese Ball
Very easy and definitely delicious.
One of Nancy’s favorite appetizers to take along to girl’s night at Carol’s house!

Recipe of the MonthIngredients:
16 oz. cream cheese, softened
¼ cup Stonewall Kitchen Roasted Garlic and Onion Jam
Dash of pepper
1½ cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup roasted unsalted Pecans, chopped

Mix together the cream cheese, Stonewall Kitchen Garlic and Onion Jam, and the pepper.
Fold in the Monterey Jack cheese.  Form the mixture into a ball, and roll it into the pecans.

Try this served with Stonewall Kitchen Roasted Garlic crackers or even some sliced apple

 

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