1 envelope (1/4 oz) dry yeast 1 tbsp sugar 1 1/4 cups warm water 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp salt 1 tbsp oil Combine sugar, water, and yeast, and let stand for 5 minutes. Combine flour and salt, and slowly add oil and the yeast mixture. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead […]
1 lb rotini 1 lb asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tbsp lemon zest 2 tsp fresh tarragon, chopped 5 oz goat cheese (soft, not crumbled) lemon juice, to taste Cook rotini in well-salted water until almost tender. Add asparagus and cook until firm-tender, another 2-3 minutes. Reserve one cup […]
3 tbsp butter 4 large yellow potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 cup milk 2 oz grated cheese (Parmesan, Gruyere, etc) Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish with butter. Arrange thin slices of potato in a layer, overlapping edges slightly. Sprinkle on copious salt and freshly ground black pepper, and a portion of the […]
2 1/2 cups water, warm 1 tbsp active dry yeast 1 tbsp sugar 6 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour (plus 1 cup for kneading) 1 tbsp salt 1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened Pour 1/2 cup water into a small bowl, and mix with yeast and sugar until foamy. Let sit for 5 minutes until […]
1 stick butter, softened 2/3 cup white sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp baking powder 2 eggs 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in cocoa and baking powder, followed by eggs and flour. Mix in […]
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 2 eggs, separated 1 3/4 cups milk 1/2 cup canola oil In medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center. In another bowl, beat egg yolks slightly. Stir in milk and oil. Add egg yolk mixture […]
1 3/4 cups flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 3 eggs 1 stick butter, melted 1 1/2 cups milk In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In a smaller bowl, mix eggs, butter, and milk. Pour into large bowl, and mix. Pour into waffle iron. Makes […]
1 3/4 cups flour 3/4 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (packed) 2 eggs 2 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 cup raisins 3 1/2 cup rolled oats In a medium bowl, mix together flour, […]
2 1/2 lbs apples or peaches 3/4 cup flour 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup butter, cold Combine flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. Using a pastry blender, combine with cold butter until the butter is finely separated. Cut fruit into 1-inch chunks, and spread in […]
2 cups vanilla ice cream 1 cup milk (1% or 2%) 1/2 tsp mint extract 8 drops food coloring, optional Mix all ingredients together in a blender until smooth.