Recipes

Yields: About 5-6 cups Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25-30 minutes Ingredients: 3 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned) 1 cup mixed nuts: Your choice of almonds, walnuts, pecans, etc. (roughly chopped) 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/4 cup seeds: (pumpkin, sunflower, flax, etc.) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 vanilla bean, split and […]

Yields: About 1 1/2 cups of sauce Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients – Raspberry Sauce: 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries (thawed, if frozen) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Ingredients – Vanilla Bean Sauce (Optional): 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 […]

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract) 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Instructions Prepare: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Grind lavender: In a […]

Yields: Enough for one 9-10 inch pie crust, or a double crust if you plan to have a top and bottom to your pie. Ingredients 1 1/4 cup (150g) all-purpose flour Pinch of salt 1/2 cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes 3-4 tablespoons ice-cold water Instructions Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, […]

Ingredients: 4 large Egg Yolks 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice 1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (1 stick), melted 1/4 teaspoon Salt Pinch of Cayenne Pepper Instructions – Double Boiler Method: Prepare the double boiler: Fill a medium saucepan with an inch or two of water and bring it to a simmer over […]

Ingredients: Ripe Bananas: 3-4 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups) Sugar: ¾ cup granulated sugar Brown Sugar: ½ cup packed light brown sugar Oil: ⅓ cup vegetable or canola oil (for extra moistness) Melted Butter: ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled Egg: 1 large egg Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon Flour: 1 […]

Ingredients Dry Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt Wet Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 2 large eggs 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 1 whole vanilla bean (or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract) For Cooking: Butter or […]

Ingredients: For the Crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full-sheet graham crackers) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For the Filling 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened at room temperature 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped (or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract) 1/2 […]

Yields: About 1 1/2 cups Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large shallot, finely minced 2-3 tablespoons black peppercorns, coarsely crushed 1/3 cup brandy or cognac (see notes for substitutions) 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium is ideal) 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional) Salt […]

Ingredients: 3-4 very ripe bananas (with plenty of brown spots) 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar for a healthier option) 1/3 cup neutral-flavored oil (canola, melted coconut, etc.) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup […]