Notes & Info

Fig Preserves

2 lbs figs, unpeeled 3 cups granulated sugar 1 cup water 1/2 lemon, sliced thin Wash figs gently in cold water. Place in a large bowl, fill with cool water and soak for 20 minutes. Make a syrup by boiling the sugar and water together in a large saucepan. When syrup is clear and just […]

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 […]