Notes & Info

Homemade Graham Crackers

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/3 cups graham flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup salted butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup dark brown sugar 3 tbsp honey In a medium bowl, whisk together both flours, the baking soda and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the butter, brown […]

Homemade Marshmallows

2/3 cup powdered sugar 1/3 cup cornstarch 1 cup cold water, divided 2.5 tbsp unflavored gelatin (about 3 (0.25-ounce) packets) 2/3 cup light corn syrup 2 cups granulated sugar 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp vanilla extract Line a 9×13-inch pan with foil, enough so that excess hangs over the sides of the pan. Spray with […]

Stir-fried Eggplant with Cucumber (or other vegetables!)

2 long Japanese eggplants (about 1.5 pounds) 2 long English, Japanese or Persian cucumbers (about 1.5 pounds) 2 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp salt (more to taste) 2 tsp dark sesame oil 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp minced ginger (or more) 1/4 – 1/2 tsp red pepper […]

Cuisine at Home

Recipes to try, in files: Key Lime Mousse in Graham Tuiles Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Meringue Eggnog Custard Pie Chocolate Pecan Pie Cream Cheese Pastry Dough Shrimp Creole Palm Beach Brownies Cinnamon Almond Bars Peanut Bars Pork Tenderloin with Buttermilk Roasted Mashed Potatoes Mustard Sauce Grilled Turkey Sandwich Basic White Bread Cinnamon Bread Old […]

Bread Pudding with Chocolate and Orange

Makes an 8″ round dessert. 1 tbsp butter, for greasing a pan 3 large eggs 1/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups whole milk, or milk combination 2 tbsp Grand Marnier (perhaps skip this, not sure it adds much) 1 tsp frozen orange juice concentrate 1 tbsp grated orange or lemon rind 8 ounces cubed white […]