Creamy Cashew Milk

I learned how to make this at a cooking demonstration at Bruin Woods Family camp in 2018.…

Banana, Sweet Potato, Spinach Smoothie

Trader Joe’s carries frozen mashed sweet potatoes around Thanksgiving. Stock up and use them for various recipes throughout the year. Makes 2 servings: 100 grams frozen sweet potatoes 100…

Germinated (Sprouted) Brown Rice

Check out the health benefits of sprouted brown rice: www.usarice.com 1 1/2 cups brown rice (I prefer short grain) Filtered water to cover about an inch over the rice…

Healthier Eggnog

Most eggnog recipes include a ton of sugar and heavy cream. I’d like to give this one a try. Recipe from Snack Girl Untested recipe…

Instant Pancake Mix

In a ziplock bag add: 2 cups flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon bakins soda When ready to make, mix in: 2…

Blank Slate Muffins

Adapted from kingarthurflour.com Ingredients Flour options: 2 cups (212g) pastry flour 2 cups (240g) All-Purpose Flour 1 cup rolled oats and 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup (100g) granulated…

Award Winning Cornbread

Adapted from Food Network See additional, untested recipes at bottom of page. Barefoot Contessa Mini corn muffins (untested) 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour  1/2 cup granulated sugar  1 /2…

World’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Adapted from There’s a Chef in My Soup!, by Emeril Lagasse. The recipe can also be found at emerils.com. Another good recipe by Jacques Torres Great recipe for a…

All-Butter Pie Crust

Recipe from crazyforcrust.com Good directions on how to bake crust at sallysbakingaddition.com.…

Banana & Spinach Smoothie

With fresh spinach 8 oz milk 100 grams frozen banana 85 grams fresh spinach 4 ice cubes With frozen spinach 8 oz milk 75 grams frozen banana 75 grams…

Pasta Gricia (Pecorino & Pancetta)

Adapted from Milk Street –UNTESTED RECIPE– 1 1/2 CUPS WATER 3 OUNCES PANCETTA, FINELY CHOPPED 2 TEASPOONS CORNSTARCH 6 OUNCES PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE, FINELY GRATED (3 CUPS), PLUS EXTRA…

Cacio e Pepe (Milk Street)

This is an untraditional way of preparing Cacio e Pepe that uses cornstarch as a cheat to ensure good results. The recipe I usually use, with consistently good results,…

Vanilla or Butterscotch Pudding

Adapted from Betty Crocker Chocolate Pudding: increase sugar to 1/2 cup, stir 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder into sugar mixture. Omit butter.…

Gretta’s Mashed Potato Casserole

3 cups mashed potatoes (made from instructions on the box for 6 servings of Potato Buds) plus a bit extra *(see note) 1 package cream cheese, softened 1 stick…

Orzo Risotto

See bottom of page for Vegetable Orzo Risotto Vegetable Orzo Rizotto Adapted from Ree Drummond Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 green onions sliced, green and white parts  2…

Cilantro Lime Rice

Adapted from magnolia.com 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 3/4 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice…

Oven Baked Fries

Recipe from Emeril Lagasse’s book There’s a Chef in My Soup!  The recipe can also be found at www.emerils.com. 4 large Idaho potatoes (2.5-3 lbs) 3 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons “Baby…

Chicken Meatballs with Soft Polenta

Adapted from Michael Symon Meatballs 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh…

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Recipes are from Jimbo’s Naturally 1/2 cup pumpkin purée 1/2 ripe banana 3/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt 1 tbsp honey (I use maple syrup) 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice…

Italian Vinaigrette

Great for a salad or a marinade. Adapted from carlsbadcravings.com 6 tablespoons olive oil (or 5 tablespoons oil plus 1 tablespoon mayo)2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or use half red…

Caesar Salad Dressing

1/2 clove garlic 1 anchovy filets or 1/4 teaspoon anchovy paste 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon…