Notes & Info

Salad Dressings

Honey Mustard Dressing 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp finely ground pepper (Thanksgiving 2022, per Mary Mac) Salad Dressing for Tender Salads 4 tbsp olive oil 2 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 tsp maple syrup 1/4 tsp sea […]

Cincinnati Chili

2 lbs ground chuck 2 quarts water 4 medium onions 2 cloves garlic 16 oz tomato sauce 1 1/2 tbsp white vinegar 2-3 dashes Worcestershire Sauce 4 dried red peppers (or 6 drops tabasco sauce) 5-6 bay leaves 3 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper 1 tsp allspice 1 tsp […]

Hot Fudge Sauce

7 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (I used German Sweet Chocolate) 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp water 1/2 cup light corn syrup 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 tsp instant coffee granules 3 tbsp brandy Melt the chocolate in the microwave or in a double boiler. Keep warm over warm water […]

Pork-filled Dijon-Pepper Biscuits

Dijon-Pepper Biscuits 1 cup unbleached flour 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp table salt, or 1 tsp kosher salt 4 tbsp chilled butter, cut in small cubes 1/2 cup milk 2 tbsp Dijon mustard Preheat oven to 425°. Combine dry ingredients in the […]

Really Great Salad

Really, anything works … this was very successful, 9/2022 Kale, thinly sliced, about an inch long Cabbage, thinly sliced, also about an inch long Celery Grape tomatoes, halved Red pepper, in 3/8-inch rectangles Broccoli florets, lightly steamed Green beans, par boiled for 3 minutes and cut in 1-inch pieces Egg(s), hard-boiled and chopped Grated cheese […]