Oatmeal Cookies

This recipe’s sugar content is minimal to allow the add ins (chocolate chips and cherries) to provide the majority of the sweetness. If omitting the add ins, the sugar content may need to be increased to compensate per desired taste. Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 350°F. Equipment Small skillet Small bowl Large bowl Rubber spatula Two cookie sheets Wire cooling rack Ingredients 57 grams (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter 142 grams (1 cup) all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda 100 grams (½ cup) dark brown sugar 100 grams (½ cup) granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup Vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg plus 1 large yolk 255 grams (3 cups) old-fashioned rolled oats 75 grams (½ cup) dried tart cherries 85 grams (½ cup) chocolate chips ½ cup crushed toasted pecans Method Brown Butter Place the butter in a small skillet, set over low-medium heat, allowing the butter to brown while preparing the remaining ingredients....

September 6, 2021

7-Grain Muffins

This versatile recipe can be used with a variety of whole grain flours (wheat, spelt, rye), multi-grain cereals, and dried and fresh fruits (cherries, raisins, cranberries, blueberries). Notes Adjust the brown sugar to compensate for the sweetness of added fruits (or not). If using fresh fruit, delay adding until after the 30 minute absorption step. Yield Makes about 12 muffins. Special Equipment Muffin 12-cup tin Muffin cups (if needed/desired) Preheat Oven Preheat over to 400°F Fruits Possible fruit additions....

August 2, 2021

Spelt Waffles

This is the base/original version which is plain, simple, and goes great with most traditional toppings. Ingredients 270 grams spelt flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup oat milk ¼ olive oil, melted butter, or one mashed ripe banana ¾ cup oat milk (more or less as needed) Preparation Preheat waffle iron per manufactures directions; oil iron if needed. Deviations are noted for each ingredient list/version....

August 2, 2021

Blueberry Cobbler

This cobbler, which comes from the kitchens of Chez Panisse, prizes the berries above all, using only 1/3 cup of sugar. The dough rounds for the top are placed so they don’t cover all the berries, and the juice from the berries bubbles up around the dough. Source https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/9291-chez-panisses-blueberry-cobbler Change Log Increased flour for berries; this may need to be adjusted up or down depending on humidity and water content of berries....

August 2, 2021

Banana Muffins

This recipe is derived from 7-Grain Muffins and modified include ripe bananas and accompanying spices. Yield Makes about 12 muffins. Special Equipment Muffin 12-cup tin Muffin cups (if needed/desired) Preheat Oven Preheat over to 400°F Ingredients 140 grams (1 cup) seven-grain cereal 2 ripe bananas, mashed 22 grams (1 tablespoon) molasses 64 grams (¼ cup) applesauce 1 ¼ cups buttermilk 115 grams (1 cup) spelt flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 4 cloves, ground ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 egg, slightly beaten Preparation Prep Muffin Tin Place muffin cups in tin....

August 2, 2021

Lemon Pudding Cakes with Raspberries

These tart and lightly sweet desserts are easy to make, delicious, and are ready to go in just a few hours. Source https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022010-lemon-pudding-cakes-with-sugared-raspberries Change Log Exchanged olive oil for butter. Changed method for combining ingredients Special Equipment 6 8-ounce ramekins 9x13x2" baking dish Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 350°F. Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for greasing ramekins 3 large eggs, separated 200 grams granulated sugar; divided into two: 3/4 cup and the remaining 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (about 1 to 2 lemons) 1/2 cup lemon juice (3 to 4 lemons) 1/4 tsp salt 43 grams all-purpose flour 170 grams raspberries Method Prep equipment Preheat oven to 350°F....

April 3, 2021

Spinach Lasagna

This is a versatile recipe that can include various roasted vegetables. Equipment 9x11" glass baking dish Preheat Oven Preheat over to 350°F. Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 pound bunch spinach, washed and stemmed, or 1/2 pound bagged baby spinach 3 cups simple tomato sauce 227 grams (8 ounces) ricotta cheese 1 egg Pinch of cinnamon 9 to 11 lasagna noodles 113 grams (4 ounces / 1 cup) freshly grated Parmesan; more as needed....

March 15, 2021

Olive Oil Brownies

Equipment 8x8" baking dish Parchment paper Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 350°F Ingredients 90 ml (6 tbsp) mild extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing pan 130 grams (1 cup) all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon baking powder 25 grams (¼ cup) Dutch-processed cocoa powder 60 ml (¼ cup) boiling water 85 grams (90 ml) melted unsweetened chocolate 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 165 grams (¾ cup) packed dark brown sugar 65 grams (⅓ cup) granulated sugar Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder If Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder is not available, regular cocoa powder can be used....

May 15, 2020

Lemon-Olive Oil Tart

Special Equipment Fine-mesh strainer 9" Tart pan Rimmed baking sheet Rasp-style zester Medium saucepan Wire cooling rack Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 350°F Ingredients Crust 215 grams all-purpose flour 65 grams sugar 2.5 grams table salt 120 ml extra-virgin olive oil 30 ml (2 tbsp) water Filling 200 grams sugar 15 grams all-purpose flour 1 gram table salt 3 large eggs plus 1 large yolks 15 ml grated lemon zest 120 ml lemon juice (about three lemons) 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil Clip on candy thermometer or instant-read thermometer Method Crust Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350°F....

April 28, 2020

Indian Spiced Tomato and Egg Casserole

Equipment 9-inch-square baking dish 10-inch skillet Medium saucepan Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 375°F. Ingredients 1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, diced ½ cup olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 1 poblano pepper, seeded if desired, finely chopped 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded if desired, finely chopped tablespoons finely chopped peeled ginger 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground garam masala ½ teaspoon ground coriander 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes ½ cup chopped fresh mint, more for garnish 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or basil, more for garnish 6 eggs Black pepper, as needed Salt to taste Preparation Cook Potatoes Add olive oil and potatoes to a 10" skillet Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until potatoes are softened....

December 9, 2019