Notes & Info

Cranberry Wreaths

3-1/2 to 4 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp salt (1 1/2 tsp kosher isn’t too much) 1/4 cup butter 1 cup warm milk 1 package active dry yeast 2 eggs Cranberry Filling 1 cup finely chopped cranberries (250 grams) 1/2 cup sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel Glaze 1 cup powdered sugar 1 […]

Vanilla Pudding

1 1/2 cups rich milk 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp salt 3 tbsp flour 1 egg, or 1 egg yolk 1 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (plus? or use vanilla paste?) Combine the sugar, salt and flour in a small saucepan. Whisk to blend. Slowly add 1/2 cup milk and whisk until smooth. Heat […]

French Toast

From Ina Garten on Food Network Amounts listed are enough for about two slices of bread. Multiply as needed. 1 large egg 1/4 cup Half & Half 1/6 tsp grated orange rind 1/8 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp honey 1/8 tsp salt 2 slices firm white bread, sliced about 3/4″ thick Mix all ingredients except […]

Pumpkin Curry

Sauce: Vegetables: 1/2 large onion, chopped 1 small serrano pepper, diced 1 red pepper, sliced 4 cups cubed squash (butternut is good) 1 zucchini, optional 1 can rinsed and drained garbanzo beans, optional For serving: Cooked brown rice Lemon juice Fresh Thai basil

Pasta Rings Salad

2 cups dry pasta rings, boiled, drained, and cooled (about 4 cups) 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 1 1/2 cups chopped celery 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley ————- 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp cider vinegar 1-2 tsp Grey Poupon Mustard 1 12 tsp celery seed salt and pepper to taste Paprika for dusting Mix the dressing […]