Notes & Info

Lentil Stew

Note: this is from my early days as a vegetarian. 1/2 lb. green or brown lentils 1 onion, chopped 1 – 2 cups chopped cabbage 1 green or red pepper, chopped 3-5 carrots, sliced into coins 1 lb can diced tomatoes 8 oz can tomato sauce water or vegetable broth bay leaf, basil, salt 1/2 […]

Pita Bread

Note: a half recipe works fine. 300 grams whole wheat flour 160 grams unbleached flour 8 grams kosher salt 7 grams yeast 2 tsp olive oil 295 grams water (1.25 cups) Combine yeast and warm water, plus a tsp of flour to get it started feeding. When the yeast has activated well, add the salt, […]

Tiramisù

Notes: Use only 1/3 cup sugar. Delete alcohol and add 1 tbsp of vanilla extract. Beat egg yolks with sugar. Add marscapone and mix well. Fold in the whipped cream. Try with 1 1/2 cups coffee so it isn’t too soggy?? I used triple strength coffee and it was too much. (Double strength regular plus […]

Light Jeweled Fruitcake

Note: Any combination of dried fruits can be used. Apricots, prunes, homemade citrus peel are all good. 4 oz/ 1/2 cup currants 4 oz/ 2/3 cup sultanas [use golden raisins] 8 oz/ 1 cup quartered glacé cherries 2 oz/ 1/2 cup finely chopped mixed candied peel 3 tbsp brandy 8 oz/ 1 cup butter 7 […]

Salad in a Jar

2 tbsp dressing Cauliflower Cabbage Shredded carrots Celery Red pepper 1 medium mushroom 6 grape tomatoes 1/4 cup beans (garbanzo or other) Romaine Spinach, kale Sliced almonds, other nuts Pumpkin seeds More options: Cucumber Eggs Dried fruit (dates!) This is good for about four days, NOT for five!