Notes & Info

Mother’s Day Salad

spinach mizuna asparagus, cut in 1″ pieces frozen green peas finely chopped red onion or shallot (scant) various colors of grape tomatoes, halved ——— feta cheese ——— good quality olive oil cider vinegar or lemon juice fresh tarragon salt and pepper Bake asparagus pieces for 8 minutes at 400°. 2021 Half the volume of the […]

Gnocchi with Broccoli and Butter

2 or more stalks broccoli optional bacon, cut small 1 lemon 2 – 4 tbsp olive oil salt, freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1 18-ounce package shelf-stable or refrigerated potato gnocchi 4 tbsp butter freshly grated Parmesan, optional Trim broccoli stalks; chop all parts of the broccoli in small pieces (1/4 […]

Vanilla Mug Cake

1/4 cup plus 1.5 tsp flour 1 tbsp sugar 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon pinch of salt 2 tbsp melted butter (can use half olive oil) 3 tbsp milk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 tsp grated orange rind, optional Add flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt to a mug and stir […]

Ginger Crisp Cookies

2 3/8 cups unbleached flour 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 5 tbsp ground ginger 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp ground black pepper pinch of cayenne pepper 170 grams unsalted butter 1 1/4 cups white sugar 1/4 cup ginger syrup (see recipe below) 1 large egg plus 1 egg […]

Yeast Muffins

4 tsp yeast 1 1/4 tsp table salt or 2 1/4 tsp kosher salt 2 tbsp sugar 1/2 cup rolled oats 3 1/2 cups flour (use half whole wheat) 2 1/4 cups hot water (120°) Put dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add the water. Mix well, then beat for 2 minutes. The dough will […]