Notes & Info

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 […]

Light Jeweled Fruitcake

Note: Any combination of dried fruits can be used. Apricots, prunes, homemade citrus peel are all good. 4 oz/ 1/2 cup currants 4 oz/ 2/3 cup sultanas [use golden raisins] 8 oz/ 1 cup quartered glacé cherries 2 oz/ 1/2 cup finely chopped mixed candied peel 3 tbsp brandy 8 oz/ 1 cup butter 7 […]

Salad in a Jar

2 tbsp dressing Cauliflower Cabbage Shredded carrots Celery Red pepper 1 medium mushroom 6 grape tomatoes 1/4 cup beans (garbanzo or other) Romaine Spinach, kale Sliced almonds, other nuts Pumpkin seeds More options: Cucumber Eggs Dried fruit (dates!) This is good for about four days, NOT for five!

Salad Dressings

Honey Mustard Dressing 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp finely ground pepper (Thanksgiving 2022, per Mary Mac) Salad Dressing for Tender Salads 4 tbsp olive oil 2 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 tsp maple syrup 1/4 tsp sea […]