cacao nib shortbread with chocolate drizzle & flaky sea salt

letting the dog out

in the winter darkness a

great horned owl calls

source, 24 servings

2 sticks soft vegan butter, 3/4 c powdered sugar, 1 T namaste egg replacer+1/4 c water, 2 t vanilla, pinch salt, 2.5 c flour, 1/2 c cacao nibs, 2 oz bittersweet chocolate

mix all but chocolate, spoon onto silpat-covered stones, 325 F, 22 minutes; drizzle with melted chocolate, sprinkle with more flaky sea salt

pumpkin raspberry biscotti with chocolate drizzle

a hotter oven

for crispy biscotti &

caramelized flavor

24 servings, 115 calories

2 c frozen raspberries, thawed, with liquid; 1.5 c pumpkin, 1/4 c ground flax, 10 packets stevia, 1 t kosher salt, 1 t powder, 1 T vanilla, 1 c cocoa, 3 c white whole wheat flour, 1 c mooala unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 1 c lily’s stevia-sweetened chocolate chips

mix all but chips, make log on silpat-covered stone, 425 F, 25 minutes; slice, 425 F, 15 minutes; drizzle with melted chips, sprinkle with flaky sea salt

cinnamon raisin sourdough

the chickens think the

recently planted bulbs are

their scavenger hunt

1 c wheat chef, 1 t salt, 2 t cinnamon, 1/4 c molasses, 3 T diastatic malt powder, 2 c raisins, 2 c white whole wheat flour, 2/3 c water

stir; rest 1 hour, covered, room temperature; fold 8x, rest 4 hours, covered, room temperature; fold 8x, rest 12 hours, covered, room temperature; fold 8x, rest 1 hour, covered, room temperature; flour & slash ball; bake in preheated dutch oven, 450 F; 15 minutes, lid on; 25 minutes, lid off

spiced oatmeal raisin cookies with flaky sea salt

last spring’s fawn’s footprints

making little divots in

tamarack needles

24 servings, 105 calories

2.5 c oats, 1 c white whole wheat flour, 10 packets stevia, 1 t sea salt, 2 t vanilla, 2 t powder, 1/4 c ground flax, 1 t cinnamon, 1 t nutmeg, 1 t cardamom, 1 t allspice, 2 c raisins, 2 c mooala unsweetened vanilla almond milk

mix, use silpat, 375 F, 12 minutes, sprinkle with more sea salt

sourdough banana cake

6 new chickens, at

5 in the morning 1 is

revealed a rooster

source, 10 servings, 350 calories

1 c wheat chef, 2 (4-oz size) containers gerber bananas, 1 stick soft vegan butter, 2 c white whole wheat flour, 1 t powder, 1 t kosher salt, 2 T olive oil, 1/4 c brown sugar, 2 T molasses, 2 T brewed coffee, 1 t cinnamon, 1 t vanilla, 1/2 c lily’s stevia-sweetened chocolate chips

mix, bake in parchment-lined cast-iron pan, 425 F, 30 minutes

2 citrus dal

top with kimchi &

balsamic reduction &

sprinkle with fresh herbs

5 servings, 400 calories

1 T olive oil, 1 sliced shallot, 1 sliced clove garlic, 1 T smoked paprika, 1 dried chili, 2 persian dried limes, 1 T miso, 1/2 t rosemary, 1 lb lentils, juice of 4 lemons

cook all but last 2 until browning, add lentils, cook 1 minute, add 5 c water; cook until tender, allowing bottom crust to form; add lemon

tortillas & beans casserole

after exploring

their first snowfall the chickens

leave their big footprints

6 servings

1 lb kidney beans, soaked overnight in 2-inches water, simmered in 2-inches water until tender; 2 diced onions, 6 sliced scallions, 1 can diced tomatoes with liquid, 1 can tomato sauce, 2 t minced garlic, 1 T chili powder, 1 T cumin, 1 T olive oil, s&p, 1 T tabasco, 12 corn tortillas, 1 bag frozen corn, 2 c shredded vegan cheese, 1 tiny can sliced olives, drained

heat oil, garlic, onion, spices, tabasco, cook 2 minutes; add tomatoes, sauce, beans & broth, olives, corn, cook down to chili consistency; in tortilla-lined oiled baking dish layer beans scooped through slotted spoon, cheese, scallions, tortillas, repeat, ending with cheese; 350 F, until brown; top with remaining scallions, serve with rest of brothy beans

chocolate chex mix

the dog glides his nose

along the countertop edge

hoping for a taste

source

12 oz chex; 1.5 c melted bittersweet chocolate chips+3/4 c soft pb+1 t vanilla; 1 c powdered sugar, 1 t kosher salt

mix chocolate mixture & cereal, spread on silpat-covered baking sheet, chill until set, toss with sugar & salt

cracker jack

fluffy calico

cat lives in the empty shed

with a mouse family

source

12 c popped popcorn+1 c roasted salted red-skinned peanuts; 1 stick vegan butter, 1 c brown sugar, 1/4 c molasses, 1 t kosher salt, 1 t vanilla, 1/4 t soda

heat butter, sugar, molasses, salt to 248 F; remove from heat, add vanilla & soda; add to popcorn, spread over 2 silpat-covered baking sheets; 250 F, 25 minutes, top with more salt