Notes & Info

Puff Pastry

1 pound all-purpose flour 1 pound butter 1 tsp salt 1 1/8 cups heavy cream Weigh the flour accurately. By hand, in a food processor, or a mixer, mix 3/8 cup flour with the butter until smooth. Shape this mixture into a 1″ thick square, wrap well in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes. […]

Ultimate Chewy Ginger Cookies

2 1/4 cups flour (I used whole wheat pastry) 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp baking soda 1/3 tsp salt (1/2 tsp if using unsalted butter) 6 ounces butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup molasses 1 large egg 3.5 ounces Crystallized Ginger Chips sugar to roll in […]

Breakfast Cocoa Mix

120 grams brown rice protein 120 grams pea protein 10 grams turmeric 12 grams cinnamon 1/8 tsp cayenne powder 210 grams cocoa powder Mix well and store airtight. Hot chocolate In a standard mug (12 ounces?), mix: 15 grams cocoa mix Boiling water or hot herb tea Top with Half & Half if desired. 2020

Semolina Pancakes

2 1/2 cups water 1 tsp yeast 3/4 tsp sugar 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup semolina flour 1 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp kosher salt New 2024: add some melted salted butter to help with sticking on pan Place the sugar and yeast in a 2-quart measuring cup or mixing bowl. Warm […]

Double Chocolate Cookies

10 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips 6 tbsp butter 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped walnuts Melt bittersweet chocolate chips and butter together. Beat eggs and sugar until thick; stir into chocolate mixture. Add vanilla extract. Stir together […]