Notes & Info

Breakfast Cookies

2 cups rolled oats 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 cup nut butter 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/3 cup apple or fruit sauce 1 large banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup) 1 cup dried fruit 1/2 cup nuts and seeds Preheat oven to 325°. Combine the dry ingredients into a large bowl. Mix until […]

Oven Fried Rice

6-8 cups cold leftover brown rice 1 tsp kosher salt 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp sesame oil 1/2 onion, finely diced 1 small or half a large red pepper, finely diced Place a sheet pan on the middle oven rack and heat to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the rice with salt, […]

Vodka Pie Crust

6 1/4 ounces flour 2 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 6 tbsp unsalted butter 4 tbsp vegetable shortening 2 tbsp vodka 2 tbsp ice water Have all ingredients very cold or frozen before beginning to assemble. Cut the butter in 1/4-inch sized pieces. Cut the shortening in 1-inch pieces. Freeze both, and the vodka. Process […]

Braised Brussels Sprouts

1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup water 1 tsp butter If the brussels sprouts are large, cut them in half lengthwise. Place everything but the butter in a large pan or skillet that will accommodate the sprouts in one layer. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook 8-12 minutes, depending […]

Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes

2 pounds sweet potatoes 1/2 cup cream or Half & Half 1 1/2 tsp minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, with seeds 1 1/2 tsp adobo sauce (from the can of chiles) 2 tbsp unsalted butter Freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt Preheat the oven to 350°. Place the washed and dried sweet potatoes on […]