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Ingredients For the batter 3/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour 1 1/2 c sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 2 large eggs 3/4 c warm water 3/4 c buttermilk 3 TB oil 1 tsp vanilla extract For the glaze 2/3 c heavy cream 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped finely 1 TB corn syrup Directions Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a standard muffin tin with paper liner and set aside. Sift together the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add wet ingr

Ingredients For the cake 2 large carrots, grated (1 1/2 c) 1 large parsnip, grated (1 c) 1 medium zucchini, grated (1 1/4 c) 1 tart apple, grated (1 c) 1 1/4 c all-purpose flour 1/2 c whole wheat pastry flour 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 3/4 tsp cinnamon 3 large eggs 3/4 c sugar 1/4 c brown sugar (packed) 1 tsp vanilla 1/3 c vegetable oil For the frosting 4 TB butter, room temperature 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature 2 c powdered sugar 2 TB apple cider 1/4 tsp cinnam

Ingredients 1/4 c butter (or shortening) 2 c flour 1 TB baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 TB sugar 3/4 c milk Directions Preheat oven to 400ºF. Cut the fat into the dry ingredients with a fork or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles course cornmeal. Stir in the milk slowly, adding just enough each time so that the dough rounds up and leaves the sides of the bowl. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out until it is 1/2-inch thick. With a 2 1/2-inch biscu

Yields 16 scones Ingredients 4 c all-purpose flour 1/4 c sugar 2 tsp baking powder pinch of salt zest from one orange 1/2 c currants 3 c heavy cream For topping 2 tsp cream 2 tsp sugar for sprinkling Directions Preheat oven to 425ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in zest and currants. Pour in all 3 cups of cream at once, and stir until dough comes together -- it will be soft but dense. Turn the dough onto

Serves 6-8 Ingredients 3 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped into chunks 1 tsp salt 1/2 c + 1 TB warm milk 6 TB butter, softened 1/4 c heavy cream, warmed Directions Boil the potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes. Drain, then dry in the oven for 4 minutes. Mash the potatoes using a ricer, masher, or stand mixer. Add 1/4 c + 1 TB milk and 3 TB butter. Continue to mash. Add 1/4 c milk, cream, and 3 TB butter. Season with the salt.

Serves 6-8 Ingredients For the pasta 8 oz macaroni pasta 1 TB butter For the topping 2/3 panko breadcrumbs 2 TB butter 1/4 tsp salt For the sauce 4 TB butter 1/3 c flour 3 c milk, warmed 2 c freshly shredded cheese (Gruyere, cheddar, colby, fontina) 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese 3/4 tsp salt Optional seasonings 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp mustard powder Directions For the pasta Cook pasta according to package directions MINUS 1 minute. Drain, return past

4 servings Ingredients 4 TB butter 1/4 c all-purpose flour 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 medium bell pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, finely sliced 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 TB Cajun seasoning (without salt) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 c chicken broth 1 (15 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1 bay leaf 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined 3 scallions, sliced Cooked white rice for serving Directions

Makes 4 cups Ingredients 6 oz dried chilies (2 varieties*, medium heat) 4 c chicken broth 1 c seedless prunes 1 large onion, diced 6-10 cloves of garlic, smashed 2 tsp chili powder 2 tsp cumin, ground 2 tsp coriander, ground 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp cinnamon, ground 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp cloves, ground 1-2 canned chipotle peppers + 1 TB adobo sauce (optional) 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cracked black peppercorns 1/4 c peanut butter 1.5-2 oz dark chocolate (about 1/3 c) Direction

Serves 2 Ingredients 2 (5 oz) halibut fillets 1/2 c salted butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 TB parsley, chopped 2 TB chives, chopped 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 lemon, sliced into 2 sliced and 4 wedges Directions Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Pat halibut fillets dry and debone, if necessary. Melt butter. Mix in garlic, parsley, chives, salt and pepper. Stir until the salt dissolves. Grease a baking dish, place fillets in the baking dish, then spoon half of

Serves 4 Ingredients 1/4 c extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 bulb fennel (about 1 lb), fronds removed, quartered, cored, sliced crosswise 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casing removed 1 c whole-grain farro 1/2 c sliced peperoncini, finely chopped 1/4 bunch fresh parsley, stems finely chopped, leaves coarsely chopped, divided 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 c chicken broth 1 (5 oz) package of baby spinach 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 oz Parmesan, finel

Serves 4-5 Ingredients 1 1/2 TB olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 onion, finely chopped 1 lb ground beef 2 tsp Italian herbs 2 TB tomato paste 14 oz can crushed tomatoes 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 4 c chicken stock 12 oz pasta (fusilli, penne, or other short pasta) 3/4 c heavy cream Parmesan cheese, for serving Parsley, for serving Directions In a large heavy-based pot, heat olive oil on high heat. Cook garlic and onion for 1-2 minu

Serves 6 Ingredients 2 1/2 lbs chuck roast, cubed 1/4 c olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 3 medium carrots, diced 2 large celery ribs, diced 8 oz baby Bella mushrooms, sliced 1 c dry red wine (like Cabernet, Chianti, red blend) 2 c beef stock salt and pepper to taste 1 TB fresh rosemary 1 large bay leaf Directions Preheat oven to 300ºF and make room on the middle rack for a large Dutch oven. Heat a large Dutch oven to ML heat, then add olive oil, onions, carrots, and celery. Co

Ingredients 1 c rolled oats 1 c sugar 1 c flour 1 c coconut flakes 1/2 c raisins 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 TB molasses 8 TB (1/2 c) butter, melted 3-5 TB warm water 1 c chocolate chips Directions Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a large bowl, combine oats through salt. In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, molasses, and warm water. Pour butter mixture into the flour mixture. Mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop onto a greased cookie sheet (or parchment

This is a labor intensive, but delicious, dinner.

Ingredients For the salad 1/2 c whole almonds 1 c red seedless grapes Olive oil Salt and pepper 1 1/2 tsp tamari (or soy sauce) 6 c...

A great summer salad.

Perfect for a warm summer night.

We usually serve this alongside our "Greek" chicken (with feta and kalamata olives).

Ingredients 3/4 c (200 g) sourdough starter discard, stirred down 1.5 c (360 g) buttermilk 3 TB (50 g) white sugar 1 tsp (5 g) vanilla...

Ingredients For the chocolate cake: 2 c white sugar 1 3/4 c all-purpose flour 3/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1...