3 pounds plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise 2 Tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1/4 tsp thyme, dried 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 4 cups vegetable stock Place tomatoes, cut side up, on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap garlic cloves in a tight foil […]
4 cups apple cider 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp Maldon salt 1 stick unsalted butter, in chunks 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup heavy cream Boil the apple cider in a large saucepan until reduced to a dark, thick syrup, between 1/3 and 1/2 cup in volume, about 40 minutes. Stir […]
1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup ground almonds 3/4 tsp almond extract (or 1 Tbsp amaretto) In large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, almond extract, and ground almonds. Gradually mix in the flour until well blended. Place on ungreased cookie sheets by […]
2 sticks butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1 egg 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1-1/2 cups quick cooking oats In a medium bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in the egg, then stir in […]
2 cups heavy cream 1 cup milk 1/2 cup cocoa powder 4 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp cayenne (or to taste) 6 egg yolks, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp brandy or spiced rum (optional) Heat one cup of cream in a small saucepan. Whisk […]
1 onion, diced 15 oz pinto beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed 45 oz diced tomatoes 1 cup water 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp coriander 1 Tbsp cocoa powder 1 chipotle pepper in adobo (from can), minced In […]
2 cups sugar 1/2 cup basil leaves, packed 1 cup fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp lemon zest In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar with 2 cups water, and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat, and add basil leaves. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 2 hours. Strain out basil leaves, and add […]
5 serrano (or 3 jalapeno, or 7 thin red) peppers, chopped 1 cup cilantro (leaves and stems), chopped 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 1/3 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 15 cloves garlic 1 Tbsp lime zest, grated 1 Tbsp coriander, ground 1 tsp cumin, ground 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp salt Remove some seeds […]
2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 stick butter 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ginger, ground 1/8 tsp nutmeg, ground 1/8 tsp cloves, ground In a large bowl, combine the sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, […]
2 small zucchini, shredded 1 egg 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp basil fresh parsley Wash zucchini and cut off the ends. Grate the zucchini into a bowl using a large-holed grater. Add garlic, oregano, basil, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Add a […]