Notes & Info

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 […]

Sheet Pan Chicken Dinners

General instructions Apart from the meat and vegetable, combine all the other ingredients into a sauce/marinade. Coat the chicken with the sauce and let it sit up to overnight in the fridge. When you are ready to bake, preheat the oven and mix the marinade, meat and veggies together. Place on an oiled sheet pan […]

Pork Roast

Pork loin or other boneless cut Olive oil Spices and herbs (sage, thyme, rosemary, oregano — fresh if possible) Salt, pepper Rub pork with olive oil. Generously rub with seasonings. Let it sit for 2-24 hours (refrigerated). Pull pork out of the refrigerator a minimum of two hours prior to baking it. Preheat oven to […]

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 […]