Flour Tortillas

Ingredients

• 2 cups AP flour (240g)
• 5 oz. warm water
• 2 tbsp. avocado oil
• 1 tsp kosher salt

Directions

• Combine flour, water, oil, and salt in mixing bowl with dough hook until smooth
• Divide dough and roll into six equal balls
• Cover dough balls with kitchen towel, rest 15 min
• Flatten dough in tortilla press

Creamy Tahini Dressing

 Ingredients

• juice of 2 lemons
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/2 tsp of salt

Directions

• Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor!

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1-2 pounds baby potatoes
• olive oil
• Lowry's Seasoning or kosher salt

Directions

1. Place baby potatoes in a pot of water, bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes or until fork tender.
2. Drain the potatoes and let cool. (Potatoes can be refrigerated overnight at this point).
3. Place the potatoes on a cutting board or work surface and using the bottom of a cup, press down firmly to smash the potato making sure it doesn’t come apart.
4. Heat a large sauce pan over medium high heat and cover the bottom of the pan with a thin layer of oil. 
5. Place the potatoes in the saute pan, sprinkle with salt and allow to cook for 5-6 minutes on each side (add more oil to the pan as you go) or until crispy and golden.

Notes
- Cooking method can easily be swapped to steam potatoes in the microwave, smash them, lightly cover in oil and seasoning/salt and then roast in the oven.
- Dipping sauce: 2 Tbsp Dijon + 3 Tbsp Maple Syrup + Dash of salt

Source
https://weelicious.com/crispy-smashed-potatoes-recipe/

Lemoniest Lemon Bars

Ingredients
Crust

• 1 cup (5 ounces) all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup (1 3/4 ounces) granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Filling

• 1 cup (7 ounces) granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs plus 3 large yolks
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest plus
• 2/3 cup lemon juice (4 lemons)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces

Directions

FOR THE CRUST

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Make foil sling for 8-inch square baking pan by folding 2 long sheets of aluminum foil so each is 8 inches wide. Lay sheets of foil in pan perpendicular to each other, with extra foil hanging over edges of pan. Push foil into corners and up sides of pan, smoothing foil flush to pan. 
3. Whisk flour, sugar, and salt together in bowl. Add melted butter and stir until combined.
4. Transfer mixture to prepared pan and press into even layer over entire bottom of pan (do not wash bowl).
5. Bake crust until dark golden brown, 19 to 24 minutes, rotating pan halfway through baking.

FOR THE FILLING

1. While crust bakes, whisk sugar, flour, cream of tartar, and salt together in now-empty bowl.
2. Whisk in eggs and yolks until no streaks of egg remain.
3. Whisk in lemon zest and juice.
4. Transfer mixture to saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and registers 160 degrees, 5 to 8 minutes.
5. Off heat, stir in butter. Strain filling through fine-mesh strainer set over bowl. 
6. Pour filling over hot crust and tilt pan to spread evenly. Bake until filling is set and barely jiggles when pan is shaken, 8 to 12 minutes. (Filling around perimeter of pan may be slightly raised.)
7. Let bars cool completely, at least 1½ hours. Using foil overhang, lift bars out of pan and transfer to cutting board.
8. Cut into bars, wiping knife clean between cuts as necessary.

Notes
- The pat-in-the-pan crust is made with melted—not cold—butter and can therefore be stirred together instead of requiring a food processor.

Source
https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/10616-best-lemon-bars

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUinvtDigVk

Orange-Almond Compound Butter

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into ¼-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 2 teaspoons honey
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
• ⅛ teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Microwave 2 tablespoons butter in medium bowl until melted, about 1 minute.
2. Stir in orange zest, honey, almond extract, salt, and remaining 6 tablespoons butter.
3. Let mixture stand for 2 minutes. Whisk until smooth.

Notes
- Makes ½ cup
- Time: 10 minutes
- Melting a portion of the butter and whisking in more that was cold made the final result spreadable. Adding orange zest to the warm melted butter extracted all its flavor compounds. The water in the honey and butter dissolved the salt and ensured that the condiment was evenly seasoned.

Source
https://www.cooksillustrated.com/recipes/10907-orange-almond-butter

- Alternative Flavor Combos -

Pumpkin Spice Butter

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into ¼-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons honey
• ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• ⅛ teaspoon salt

Ginger-Honey Butter

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into ¼-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• ⅛ teaspoon salt

Alton Brown: Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups rice (long grain)
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• heavy pinch salt

Directions

1. Bring water to a boil in an electric kettle
2. In a 2-3 qt sauce pan over med-high heat sauté/toast rice with butter and salt. Evenly coat all grains of rice with butter until it smells like popcorn
3. Turn heat to low/simmer
4. Add all of the water to the pot, place lid on immediately
5. Let cook for 20 min
6. Fluff with a fork
7. With the heat off and the lid off, allow to settle for 5-10 minutes

Notes
- DO NOT STIR WITH A SPOON
- Reheat with the water and wet paper towel in the microwave trick

Source
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qe-7tuMOIY&t=385s

Absolute Best Baked Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 (7- to 9-ounce) russet potatoes, unpeeled, each lightly pricked with fork in 6 places
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Salt & pepper

Directions

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position
2. Heat oven to 450 degrees
3. Wash yo spuds, set on a dish towel
4. Dissolve 2 tablespoons salt in 1/2 cup water in large bowl. Place potatoes in bowl and toss so exteriors of potatoes are evenly moistened
5. Transfer potatoes to wire rack set in rimmed baking sheet and bake until center of largest potato registers 205 degrees, 45 minutes to 1 hour
6. Remove potatoes from oven and brush tops and sides with vegetable oil
7. Return potatoes to oven and continue to bake for 10 minutes
8. Remove potatoes from oven and, using paring knife, make 2 slits, forming X, in each potato. Using clean dish towel, hold ends and squeeze slightly to push flesh up and out. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve immediately.

Notes
- DO NOT BRUSH WITH BUTTER (butter has water and will make the skin soggy)

- Try them with Herbed Goat Cheese Topping.

Combine all of the following in a food processor:

• 4 oz goat cheese
• 2 tablespoons evoo
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon shallots
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• salt and pepper to taste

Source
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr-o01qiRYI

https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/8654-best-baked-potatoes?sqn=CtRev7vpcSn07eG2/1J/U04tLWShwB9Es5Xl8I/TATc%3D%0A

Zucchini Bread

Ingredients

• 375g AP flour (3 cups)
• 300–350g grated zucchini (2½–3 cups, moisture gently squeezed out)
• 200g packed brown sugar (1 cup)
• 3 large eggs
• 120g vegetable oil (½ cup)
• 125g unsweetened applesauce (½ cup)
• 5g vanilla extract (1 tsp)
• 8g ground cinnamon (3 tsp)
• 5g baking soda (1 tsp)
• 4g baking powder (1 tsp)
• 6g Kosher salt (1 tsp)
• Optional Add-ins
• 60g chopped walnuts or pecans (½ cup)
• 40–60g raisins (¼–½ cup)
• 0.5g ground cardamom (¼ tsp)
• 6g citrus zest (1 Tbsp, zest of 1 large orange or 2 lemons)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 
2. Grease and flour one large loaf pan or two smaller ones.
3. Prep the zucchini: Wash zucchini  then grate until small but not mushy. Gently squeeze out excess moisture with a clean towel or paper towels.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. In another bowl, beat together eggs, brown sugar, oil, applesauce, and vanilla until smooth and well combined.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix.
7. Fold in zucchini, and if using, add the nuts and/or raisins.
8. Pour the batter into prepared pan(s) and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

• Divide the batter into muffin tins or mini loaf pans—just adjust bake time accordingly (20–30 min).
• For extra flair: sprinkle turbinado sugar or cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
• Swap vegetable oil for browned butter (same amount: ½ cup).
• Brown butter adds a nutty, rich depth that transforms the flavor from good to unforgettable.
• Let it cool slightly before mixing with eggs.
• Blue Ribbon Zucchini Bread with Citrus Zest & Cardamom
• Citrus Zing (Highly Recommended!)
• Add 1 Tbsp fresh orange or lemon zest to the wet mix.
• The citrus brightens the whole loaf and adds a fresh, unexpected dimension.
• Secret Spice Boost
• Add a pinch of ground cardamom (⅛–¼ tsp) to the dry mix. It’s subtle but exotic—makes people wonder what your secret is.

Creamy Lemon Salad Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Mayo
• 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
• 2 Garlic Cloves Fresh squeezed lemon juice- 2 lemons
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Fresh ground pepper
• 1 cup extra light olive oil 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients and SHAKE!

Notes
Great on dark greens and brussel sprouts

Source
http://shopthebuyguide.com/blog//kale-salad

Homemade Artisan Bread

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon yeast (Active Dry Yeast)
• 1 1/2 to 2  cups room temperature water (start with 1 1/2 cups)

Directions

1. Mix the flour, salt, and yeast until combined.
2. Add in the water in a large bowl (start with 1 1/2 cups then add more until it isn’t dry, but you don’t want it too wet).
3. Cover with a plate or plastic wrap and let sit for 8 to 24 hours (on the kitchen counter). Then degas, by stirring it once to get the air out.
4. Grease your bread pan with oil or butter (coating with flour helps it to not stick).
5. Place bread dough in your baking pan and let it rise for an hour covered with a dish towel.
6. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes covered with tin foil, then 10 minutes uncovered until golden on top (best to “tent” the tin foil so it doesn’t stick to the baking bread).

Add-ins
Cranberry Hazelnut Bread
Before you add the water mix in- 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts

Cheese Bread
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (Kerry Gold, use micro plain)

Rosemary
A handful of freshly chopped rosemary, top with flaked sea salt

Cinnamon Raisin
1/2 cup raisins, 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Source
https://nestingwithgrace.com/homemade-artisan-bread-easy-recipe

Lisha Mommy Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
• 1 Tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 1/2 Cup sweet or unsweetened coconut flakes
• 2 Carrots, peeled & grated, about 1 cup
• 1 apple, peeled and grated, about 1/2 cup (gala, fuji, pink lady or red delicious are good choices)
• 1 cup raisins/golden raisins/craisins
• 2 large eggs
• 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
• 2 tsps cinnamon
• 1/3 Cup Milk*
• 1/4 Cup Vegetable or Canola Oil
• 1/3 Cup honey

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Add the coconut, apples, carrot and raisins. Toss to coat.
4. Combine the milk, honey, eggs, vanilla and oil. Slowly add to dry ingredients all at once and stir until just combined.
5. Spoon batter into greased or paperlined muffin tins. Sprinkle top of muffins with cinnamon/sugar, if desired.
6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

Source

• http://weelicious.com/2011/04/18/carrot-apple-coconut-muffins
• Marsha's Cookbook

Notes

• These muffins freeze well and are great hot from the microwave for breakfast!
• Makes 2 dozen muffins.
• Swap milk if needed.

Mustard Mayo Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups good mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustardd
• 1 1/2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

1. Whisk the mayonnaise, mustards, sour cream and salt together in a small bowl.
2. Serve at room temperature.

Source
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/mustard-mayo-recipe.html

Simple Buttercream

Ingredients

• 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 pound confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, combine butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt.
2. Beat on high speed 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally.

Source
http://www.marthastewart.com/315324/simple-buttercream


Alternative

1. Combine 4 sticks of softened unsalted butter, 1 lb. of cream cheese and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Beat on high until it’s blended, light and creamy, about 4 minutes.
2. With the mixer on low, add in 2 cups powdered sugar.
3. Once it’s all incorporated, beat on high until there are no lumps and the frosting is super white and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

Cranberry and Vanilla Bean Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients

• 18 oz. fresh cranberries
• 1 cup brown sugar
• seeds from one vanilla bean
• juice from 1 lemon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons corn starch
• 1 3/4 sticks salted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for greasing pan
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cup oats
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch rectangular pan.
2. To make the filling, combine the cranberries, brown sugar, vanilla bean seeds and lemon juice in a large pot with a lid.
3. Cook on medium heat with the lid on for 5-6 minutes until the berries begin to soften and release their juices.
4. Continue to cook for an additional 3-4 minutes so that some of the juice begins to evaporate.
5. Stir in the corn starch to thicken the filling. I like to dust the corn starch in through a fine mesh sieve when I add it to avoid getting any big clumps.
6. Mix together the butter, flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Combine until damp by mixing with your hands. 
7. Press half the oat mixture into the prepared pan. 
8. Spread top with the cranberry filling.
9. Sprinkle the other half of the oat mixture over the preserves and pat lightly.
10. Bake until light brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
11. Let cool completely, chill, and then cut into squares.

Notes
Other flavors can be used.

Source
http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2015/11/cranberry-vanilla-bean-pie-bars.html

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/strawberry-oatmeal-bars-recipe.html

Grandma Pat's Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

• eggs
• mayo, Duke's
• apple cider vinegar
• celery, finely minced
• white onion, finely minced
• paprika
• S&P

Directions

1. Fill a large pot with 1 inch of water. 
2. Place steamer insert inside, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. 
3. Add eggs to steamer basket, cover, and continue cooking 6 minutes for soft boiled or 12 minutes for hard. 
4. Immediately place eggs in a bowl of ice water and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before peeling under cool running water. (Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.)
5. half each hard boiled egg
6. scoop out cooked yolk into a mixing bowl
7. mix together cooked yolks, apple cider vinegar, Duke's, minced celery, minced onion, salt and pepper until creamy.
8. pipe mixture back into egg whites
9. top with a sprinkling of paprika

Cheddar-Dill Scones

Ingredients

• 4 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 pound cold unsalted butter, diced
• 4 extra-large eggs, beaten lightly
• 1 cup cold heavy cream
• 1/2 pound extra-sharp yellow Cheddar, grated
• 1 cup minced fresh dill
• 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water or milk, for egg wash

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Combine 4 cups of flour, the baking powder, and salt in the bowl.
3. Add the butter and cut in until the butter is in pea-sized pieces.
4. Mix the eggs and heavy cream and quickly add them to the flour-and-butter mixture.
5. Combine until just blended.
6. Toss together the Cheddar, dill, and 1 tablespoon of flour and add them to the dough.
7. Mix until they are almost incorporated.
8. Dump the dough onto a well-floured surface and knead it for 1 minute, until the Cheddar and dill are well distributed.
9. Roll the dough 3/4-inch thick.
10. Cut into 4-inch squares and then in half diagonally to make triangles.
11. Brush the tops with egg wash.
12. Bake on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for 20 to 25 minutes, until the outside is crusty and the inside is fully baked.

Notes
Yield:16 large scones

Source
1999, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook - http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cheddar-dill-scones-recipe.html

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts
• 3 tablespoons good olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Cut off the brown ends of the Brussels sprouts and pull off any yellow outer leaves. 
3. Mix them in a bowl with the olive oil, salt and pepper. 
4. Pour them on a sheet pan and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. 
5. Shake the pan from time to time to brown the sprouts evenly. 
6. Sprinkle with more kosher salt ( I like these salty like French fries), and serve immediately.

Notes
Total Time: 50 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Level: Easy

Source
1999, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook - http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-brussels-sprouts-recipe2.html

Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients

• 3 cups soft white flour, like Southern Biscuit, White Lilt or similar brand flour
• 1 heaping tablespoon baking powder (fresh!)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 12 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening, cubed
• 1 1/3 cups cold buttermilk
• 4 Tbs butter, melted

Directions

1. Heat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar together in a bowl.
3. Using a pastry cutter, cut-in cold shortening into dry ingredients until coarse with a few lumps. Shake bowl to bring large clumps to the top.
4. Stir in buttermilk with a spatula until a loose ball forms. Do not over mix
5. Turn dough onto floured surface and knead four times. Pat into a circle, 3/4-inch thick and cut with a well-floured 2-1/2-inch sharp biscuit cutter.
6. Place close but not touching on a parchment-lined or Silpat lined sheet pan. Bake for 7 minutes, turning halfway through baking, then 8 minutes more, 15 minutes total.
7. Once out of the oven, brush tops with melted butter and serve immediately.

Notes
- Yields about 12 biscuits
- Use aluminum free baking powder (like Rumford’s).
- Using Southern flours made with soft winter wheat and less protein help make your biscuits lighter and fluffier. If you can't find one of these flours, use what all purpose flour you can find, or see link below.
- Crisco instead of butter will also contribute to a lighter, fluffier biscuit.

Source
http://therecipe.nandointeractive.com/williard-doxeys-biscuits
Buttermilk Substitutions - http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-a-quick-easy-buttermilk-substitute-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-185757

Marsha’s Challah

Ingredients

• 8-10 cups flour
• ½ cup butter
• 1 ¾ cup boiling water
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ¼ tsp allspice
• 2 packages yeast
• ¾ cup warm water
• 4 eggs

Directions

1. Dissolve yeast in ¾ cup warm water (110-115 degrees) stir in 1 tsp sugar. Allow to stand 15 minutes. (Yeast mixture should be bubbly) 
2. Mix 3 eggs and the white of the 4th, reserve the yolk for the top of the bread.
3. Melt butter in boiling water in a large bowl. 
4. Add flour, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and allspice to food processor. When just lukewarm, add the yeast and egg mixture. Mix well and as you mix, gradually stir in more flour if needed.
5. Blend all for 5-7 minutes. 
6. Grease large bowl, place dough in this bowl, oiling the top of the dough so that it does not dry out. Cover and leave in a warm place until dough has doubled in bulk (2-2 ½ hours)
7. When dough is ready, knead by punching down. Then divide into 4 equal sections. Take each section and divide in thirds. [optional: knead in raisins or other dried fruit.] Braid dough and place loaf on a greased cookie sheet. Cover and allow to rise until double (1/2 to 1 hour).
8. Beat egg yolk and mix with a little cold water. Using a pastry brush, brush the egg yolk mixture on each loaf. [optional: Sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds.]
9. Bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes until well browned.
10. Cool on a wire rack.

Notes
As a child, I would spend hours with my grandmother, Dora, in the kitchen mixing, kneading, shaping and baking challah.  Grandma made her challah by feel – a bissel of this and a bissel of that – no recipe.  She passed away when I was 13, before I could master her challah-making secrets.  This recipe is the closest I’ve ever found to her challah.  – Marsha Friedman

Two-Minute Creamy Salad Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 
• 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise 
• pinch salt 
• pinch sugar 
• few grinds fresh pepper 
• 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar 

Directions

1. Whisk together the mustard, mayonnaise, salt, sugar, and pepper until combined.
2. Add the vinegar and whisk until smooth.

Notes
- Makes enough for two small salads

Source
http://www.thekitchn.com/this-rivals-ranch-twominute-cr-114115
http://www.thekitchn.com/way-beyond-ranch-15-fresh-idea-125789