Notes & Info

Apple Spice “Granola”

1 whole apple, core removed and roughly chopped 1-2 tsp citrus juice (lemon, lime, orange) cinnamon to taste nuts dried fruit candied ginger, or grated fresh ginger other seeds and fruit as desired Using the food processor, roughly chop the nuts. Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse until it is the desired consistency […]

Chocolate-Orange Turnovers

4 ounces bittersweet chocolate 4 ounces semisweet chocolate 1 tbsp freshly grated orange rind 1/2 recipe puff pastry (about 1.25 pounds) 1/4 cup heavy cream or Half & Half 2 tbsp sugar Preheat the oven to 375°. Prepare a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chop or grate the chocolate. Combine it with the […]

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 (whole wheat pastry is good) 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 (2.82 ounces) 1 large egg 3.5 ounces Crystallized Ginger Chips sugar to […]

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 […]