Notes & Info

Pie Crust

2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. sugar 8 ounces butter 4 1/2 T. shortening ice water … 3/8 cup to 5/8 cup as needed Combine dry ingredients in food processor, pulse once or twice. Add butter and shortening. They should be as cold as possible, and the butter cut in small pieces. […]

Roasted Potato Hash

1 lb. russet or Yukon Gold potatoes 1 medium onion 1/4 cup combined safflower and olive oil coarse-ground salt and pepper 1 red pepper fresh herbs to taste Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Cut potatoes in small dice (3/4″). Cut onions in medium dice. Combine potatoes, onion, oil, and salt and pepper. Spread one […]

Dried Fruit and Nut Bars

A home-made version of Lara Bars, Apple Pie flavor! 2 oz. whole almonds 6 oz. dried apples 7 oz. pitted dates 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 oz. raisins 1 oz. brown rice protein powder (28 grams) Put all ingredients in a food processor and process until of desired consistency. You may want to start with […]

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 […]