Notes & Info

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 […]

Curried Eggs

8 large eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and quartered 1 large yellow onion 1 medium apple 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt or more 2 tbsp cider vinegar 1 cup Half & Half Spice Mix, or 1 tbsp or more yellow curry powder Parsley for garnish Peel onion cut into 8ths. Peel and […]

Southern Peach Cobbler

Pastry Crust 3 cups (345 grams) all-purpose flour 1 tsp kosher salt 2 tsp sugar 8 oz. butter (salted), frozen 2 tbsp vegetable shortening, frozen ice water Sprinkling sugar Peach Filling 8 cups firm, ripe peeled peaches, sliced 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tbsp flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg 1/4 tsp cinnamon […]