Notes & Info

Grapefruit Salad

Red leaf lettuce 1 ruby grapefruit, peeled, sectioned, and membranes removed blueberries or alternate … good with pomegranate seeds (2023) avocado No dressing necessary, the grapefruit juice is enough. Delicious! July 2022 January 2024

Strawberry Shortcake

Serves 8 or more. Berries: 7 cups halved strawberries, divided 2/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup orange juice 4 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp lemon juice Biscuits 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 6 tbsp sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 6 tbsp chilled butter, cut in small pieces 1 cup […]

Raspberry Yogurt Cake

1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs 3 tbsp lemon juice, divided zest of one lemon 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 8 ounces Greek yogurt (plain) 12 ounces fresh raspberries 1 cup powdered sugar Preheat the oven to 375°. Butter and flour […]

Thin Mint Cookies

3/4 cup (172g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp peppermint extract 1 1/2 cups (188g) unbleached flour 3/4 cup (62g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Saco) 1 tsp baking powder ~1/2 tsp salt, depending on the type Chocolate coating 14 ounces […]

Portobello Pot Roast

12 ounces baby yellow potatoes, halved if large 8 4-inch portobello mushrooms, stemmed and gills removed 1 sweet onion, cut into 8 wedges 12 ounces baby carrots 1 cup 1-inch pieces of celery, optional 1 clove peeled garlic, optional 1 cup white wine 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (oregano, thyme, sage) 2 tbsp olive oil […]