snickerdoodles (dairy free, gluten free, no refined sugar)
I’ve made these gems a few times this winter. I really liked them – the texture and taste. I crumbed into my vanilla ice cream and it was true bliss. Andy ate
chocolate crusted banana blondies
Jessie’s text to me after I dropped these nuggets off was “Avery just tried your desserts and said they were a miracle in her mouth!” Avery is her daughter btw
caramelized onions
I went further on these but forgot to take a final photo – but this is what the onions looked like as they cooked for the French onion chicken meatballs
french onion soup meatballs
I love French onion soup so when I saw this recipe I knew I had to try it. So glad I did. The caramelized onions, rich beef broth and little tasty meatballs
thai fish curry
This curry is a new favorite of ours – I made it with flounder which was not the best choice as it fell apart a bit. I managed to take
baking tips
I’m going to update and add to this list but for a start… Baking smart: Pre-heat the oven!! This is very important. Do not put your cookies/cake/tart in the oven
general thoughts for the young/Inexperienced cook
IN GENERAL Please try to read all of this section. It will just take about 4 minutes and you might learn something. You never know. There is a separate section
a note on cilantro
Cilantro is one of my favorite herbs – but it is one of the dirtiest Grit can ruin dish – so to clean it: Fill a bowl with cool water,
general shopping list for the young adult
Protein – chicken, beef, fish, shrimp (frozen uncooked shrimp are good to have on hand) Fresh oranges, lemons and limes An assortment of fresh veggies, and don’t forget garlic and onion
butterscotch brownie bars
The title in the NY Times said “These Brownies are as sweet as candy” – chewy, salty and run through with brown butter… Well, come on, how could I
snickerdoodles (dairy free, gluten free, no refined sugar)
I’ve made these gems a few times this winter. I really liked them – the texture and taste. I crumbed into my vanilla ice cream and it was true bliss. Andy ate
chocolate crusted banana blondies
Jessie’s text to me after I dropped these nuggets off was “Avery just tried your desserts and said they were a miracle in her mouth!” Avery is her daughter btw
caramelized onions
I went further on these but forgot to take a final photo – but this is what the onions looked like as they cooked for the French onion chicken meatballs
french onion soup meatballs
I love French onion soup so when I saw this recipe I knew I had to try it. So glad I did. The caramelized onions, rich beef broth and little tasty meatballs
thai fish curry
This curry is a new favorite of ours – I made it with flounder which was not the best choice as it fell apart a bit. I managed to take
baking tips
I’m going to update and add to this list but for a start… Baking smart: Pre-heat the oven!! This is very important. Do not put your cookies/cake/tart in the oven
general thoughts for the young/Inexperienced cook
IN GENERAL Please try to read all of this section. It will just take about 4 minutes and you might learn something. You never know. There is a separate section
a note on cilantro
Cilantro is one of my favorite herbs – but it is one of the dirtiest Grit can ruin dish – so to clean it: Fill a bowl with cool water,