Recipes & More (blog)

Shaved Asparagus Salad

Spring has officially sprung in the Pacific Northwest, and what better way to celebrate than with a fresh salad full of wonderful fresh flavors and textures?

Bloomfest is Finally Here! 🌷

bloomfest is hereBLOOMFEST is a 32-year spring tradition that brings the joy of tulips to thousands across Oregon while also helping the children and adults, veterans, and seniors served by Easterseals Oregon. 


This year, 100% of all tulip proceeds raised through Alpenrose home delivery will go towards funding residential summer camp where campers of all ages will have opportunities to discover new abilities, gain independence, and build life-long memories.

Recipe: Brown Butter Sauce

brown butter sauce on ravioli

Brown butter is just regular butter that has been cooked just long enough to toast the milk solids found in it. Toasting the milk solids adds a lovely nutty, buttery taste to anything you add it to. It's great for topping pasta dishes with, and works extremely well in baking. Try it on any of your favorite Classic Foods' pasta dishes!

Lunar New Year: Long Life Noodles

Celebrate Lunar New Year with Long Life Noodles

Noodles are an important dish in many Asian cultures who celebrate the Lunar New Year. Noodles symbolize longevity—the longer the noodle, the longer the life! This simple Hawaiian-style Long Life Noodle recipe is quick and easy to make and is bursting with savory and umami flavors.

Your Thanksgiving Turkey Game Plan: Prep

Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner

From thawing to brining and roasting to carving, here's your Thanksgiving turkey cheat sheet to help you plan a fret-free holiday feast. 

Your Thanksgiving Turkey Game Plan: Cook

Turkey dinner

From thawing to brining and roasting to carving, here's your cheat sheet explaining how to cook your Thanksgiving turkey.

Your Thanksgiving Turkey Game Plan: Serve
Thanksgiving Dinner
From thawing to brining and roasting to carving, here's your cheat sheet explaining how to carve and serve your Thanksgiving turkey.
Crowd Pleaser: Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip


Don't let the dreaded hangries ruin your holidays! Put the game on, or some fun board games out, and whip up this quick and delicious buffalo chicken dip for everyone to snack on while dinner is cooking. This creamy, cheesy dish is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Serve with celery, carrots, and your favorite chips & crackers.


Thanksgiving Turkey FAQs

Thanksgiving Dinner Spread

Check out our frequently asked questions to get the answers you need about having your Thanksgiving turkey delivered to your doorstep. 

Farewell Summer Potato Salad

Farewell Summer Potato Salad

Looking for a delicious and easy way to enjoy the end of summer? Try this delicious Farewell Summer Potato Salad that Pacific Coast Fruit Company's Executive Chef, Lucy Larson, has prepared exclusively for Alpenrose Home Delivery Customers. This dish is simple to make and bursting with late-summer flavors. Plus, it's perfect for game day gatherings!