Notes & Info

Mixed-Flour Pancakes

Even better than below: 1 cup mixed flours (gluten free is fine) 1/4 cup cornmeal or semolina 3 tbsp buttermilk powder (Bob’s Red Mill doesn’t clump!) 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 1 egg 1.5 to 2 cups water 1/2 cup applesauce, optional Mix the dry ingredients together. Beat the […]

Mock Caesar Salad

Note: I last made this in October 2022 and did not like the dressing. It was much too sour and thin. Dressing: 2/3 cup lowfat buttermilk 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp anchovy paste 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp pepper 1 clove garlic, crushed Main salad ingredients: 10 ounces […]

Browned Butter Snickerdoodles

1 cup unsalted butter 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs 2 1/2 cups unbleached flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon ——- 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tsp ground cinnamon Preheat the oven to 350°. Heat the butter in […]

Brownies by Charles

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 tbsp cooking oil 1 1/8 cups white sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray, then line with parchment paper. Combine butter, oil, and […]

Japanese Pickled Vegetable Salad

Marinade / dressing 2/3 cup rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup water 3 tbsp sugar 2 tsp soy sauce 1 – 2 tbsp fresh grated ginger root 1/4 tsp crushed chili pepper flakes Vegetables Cucumber Carrots Daikon radish Green onion Snow peas OR snap peas Other vegetables could include broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, mushrooms, onions, red […]