Notes & Info

Vanilla Ice Cream

1 vanilla bean OR 2 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 cups heavy cream 2/3 cup half & half 1 1/3 cup whole milk or unsweetened soy milk (not non-fat) 1/2 cup sugar + 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 tsp. salt 8 large egg yolks Place a large metal loaf pan in […]

Cheesy Crackers

Saltines or lightly salted Matzo crackers 10 ounces or more sharp cheddar cheese Cayenne pepper Salt flakes, optional Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Place crackers 1 layer deep on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread grated cheese over the top. Sprinkle with optional cayenne or other herbs or seasonings. If you are using Matzo instead […]

Matzo Crack

4-5 matzos, preferably Streit’s lightly salted or unsalted 1 cup (2 sticks) butter 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 12-ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 heaping cup chopped pecans, toasted 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil, making sure the […]

Holiday Scalloped Potatoes

2 tbsp. butter 1 small onion, minced 4 cups 1/2 & 1/2 4 prigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 4 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices 1 cup shredded cheese of your choice: Gruyere, Parmesan or Cheddar work well (about 4 ounces) Heat oven […]

Coconut Cake

2 1/4 cups cake flour (9 ounces) 1 Tbsp baking powder 3/4 tsp. salt 1 1/4 cups sugar 12 Tbsp. butter 3 large eggs 1 cup light coconut milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. coconut extract Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well and scraping the bowl in between. […]