Notes & Info

Farmhouse Vegetable Barley Soup

2 tbsp butter or olive oil 1 1/2 pounds leeks, white parts only 2 carrots, cut into 1/2″ pieces 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4″ pieces 1/2 cup white wine 2 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp salt pepper 6 cups water or stock 4 additional cups chicken stock or vegetable broth 1/2 cup pearl barley […]

Panna Cotta

2 tbsp water in shallow bowl 1 tbsp granulated gelatin Sprinkle gelatin over the water in a flat bowl or small rimmed plate. 4 cups milk products 5 tbsp sugar 3/4 tsp vanilla extract Milk, cream, buttermilk, half-and-half, sour cream. Butterfat should equal 20 to 25 percent. Typical components would include 2 cups whipping cream, […]

Lentil Stew

Note: this is from my early days as a vegetarian. 1 lb. green or brown lentils 1 onion, chopped 1 – 2 cups chopped cabbage 1 green pepper, chopped 3-5 carrots, sliced into coins 1 lb can diced tomatoes 8 oz can tomato sauce water or vegetable broth bay leaf, basil, salt 1/2 tsp cayenne […]

Pita Bread

Note: a half recipe works fine. 300 grams whole wheat flour 160 grams unbleached flour 8 grams kosher salt 7 grams yeast 2 tsp olive oil 295 grams water (1.25 cups) Combine yeast and warm water, plus a tsp of flour to get it started feeding. When the yeast has activated well, add the salt, […]

Tiramisù

Notes: Use only 1/3 cup sugar. Delete alcohol and add 1 tbsp of vanilla extract. Beat egg yolks with sugar. Add marscapone and mix well. Fold in the whipped cream. Try with 1 1/2 cups coffee so it isn’t too soggy?? I used triple strength coffee and it was too much. (Double strength regular plus […]