Matcha Cream Puff

This is a request from Boston. I had never worked with matcha before and was worried about how it would be in a sweet application. It took a little trial and error to get the ratio of sweet to savory right. I hope you like it. 1 stick butter1 cup water1 tablespoon milk1 cup flour1/8…

Buffalo Wontons

The Final Four is a month away. I needed something new for game time snacks. My wife prefers boneless wings, so I figured that since that is mostly cut-up chicken breast, why shouldn’t that just be a wonton? It also should be quick to do. So here you go: buffalo wontons. I hope you like…

Cauliflower Latke

I updated this classic to reduce carbs and add a serving of veggies. Since I used rice flour, it is gluten free. Now, you could add more salt, but I have cut back on salt. The texture is all latke. I hope you like it. 12 ounces riced cauliflower3 eggs1/4 cup rice flour2 shallots, diced…

Grilled Cheese, Mushroom, and Pesto

This is an adult grilled cheese. Earthy mushrooms from The Fruitful Forest , zingy, pesto, sourdough bread from Great Harvest Bread, and ooey gooey cheese. Simple. 8 slices sourdough bread from Great Harvest Bread8 ounces fresh mozzarella 1/4 cup pesto (there are pesto recipes on this blog)4 ounces lions mane mushrooms, sliced in half on…

Mushroom Chili

Lent is upon us so meatless dishes. How about a meatless dish that tastes like meat? That is what the mushrooms can do if properly handled with the right spices. The Fruitful Forest provided the shiitakes that the owner cultivates. I used Poppi’s chili mixture and few extra ingredients. It’s a hearty chili; add some…