¾ cup buttermilk ¼ cup coconut oil or butter 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 eggs ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup white sugar ½ tsp salt 2 cups flour 2 Tbsp corn starch ½ Tbsp baking soda

Preheat oven to 400° F, and spray a muffin tin with non-stick spray, or use paper liners.

In a blender, combine the buttermilk, butter/oil, blueberries, vanilla extract, eggs, and brown sugar. Blend until mostly smooth.

In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the white sugar, flour, baking soda, and corn starch. Add the liquid mixture, beating on low-medium speed, until it is thoroughly mixed.

Fill the muffin tin. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

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1 tsp dried rose petals, hibiscus petals, or similar sweet flower ½ cup warm water ¼ cup raisins, dried cranberries, or other small dried fruit 1 ½ cups flour ¼ tsp salt ¾ cup butter 3 small apples 2 pears 2 Tbsp honey ½ cup chopped almonds

Grind the flower petals into a powder. In a small bowl, combine the warm water with the flower petals and dried fruit. Set aside while preparing the filling.

Slice the apples and pears into thin slices, removing the core. Cook the fruit with ¼ cup butter and honey over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and butter is melted. Remove from heat. Scoop out the raisins with a slotted spoon and add those to the apple mixture.

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Cut in ½ cup of butter. The flower water should be just under ½ cup; stir that into the flour to make a paste. Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill.

Preheat oven to 375° F.

When the dough is cold and harder, roll out into a large, thin circle and line a deep-dish pie pan. Set aside any extra dough to make a decorative top. Spread the chopped almonds into a layer on the bottom, then add the rest of the filling.

Bake for 35-40 minutes.

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Small batch for just 2 sandwiches.

2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp cream cheese or chevre ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped 1/8 tsp salt 4 slices of soft artisan bread ½ of a cucumber, thinly sliced or spiraled into noodles

The butter and cheese need to be soft. Stir the butter, cheese, mint, and salt into a smooth mixture.

Spread the mixture onto one side of each piece of bread, then add cucumber slices/noodles and form sandwiches. Cut them diagonally into quarters.

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Crust: 1 ¾ cup flour 1 tsp ground nutmeg ½ tsp ground cardamom ½ tsp ground ginger ½ tsp ground black pepper ½ cup butter, cut into pieces ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup cold water 1 egg

Filling: 4 ½ cups raw cranberries (18 oz) 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 cup sugar ¼ cup corn starch 1/8 tsp salt

Preheat the oven to 350° F.

Whisk together the flour and spices. Cut in the butter. In a separate bowl, dissolve the brown sugar in the water, then beat in the egg. Stir the water mixture into the flour mixture in 2 parts, forming a smooth paste. Form into a thick disk, wrap in plastic, and chill while you make the filling.

Use a food processor to coarsely mince the cranberries. Stir together all the filling ingredients.

Roll the crust dough into a thin crust and place into a 9” deep-dish pie pan. Fill with the cranberry filling. Use leftover dough to make a decorative top crust. Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes, then remove foil and bake for 10 minutes.

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4 eggs ¼ cup milk ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp vanilla extract 6 slices of bread Butter

Preheat skillet and melt a thin layer of butter in it. Beat the eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and homogenous. You can use an egg beater if you want to truly blend in the spices, but a manual whisk is sufficient.

Set the stove heat to medium. Dip pieces of bread into egg mixture, coating both sides. Cook on each side until browned. Add more butter to skillet between batches.

Serve warm with syrup, jam, honey, or any desired topping.

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Makes 12.

2 cups flour ½ tsp salt 1/3 cup sugar ½ tsp ground nutmeg 1 Tbsp baking powder 6 Tbsp cold butter, cut into pieces 2 eggs 1/3 cup plain yogurt or sour cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup peaches, diced small (fresh, canned, or frozen)

Preheat oven to 375° F and line a baking sheet with parchment.

If the peaches are frozen, they need to be thawed and not too cold.

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, sugar, nutmeg, and baking powder. Cut in the butter until there are no large chunks.

In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, yogurt/sour cream, and vanilla extract.

Stir the wet ingredients and peach pieces into the dry ingredients, until a loose, wet dough is formed.

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet; lightly press down the top of each one. Sprinkle the tops with sugar, if desired.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. Let rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a cooling rack.

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4 chicken breasts 3 Tbsp butter 1/3 cup soup stock or water ½ cup lemon juice 1 ½ Tbsp corn starch 1 Tbsp honey 2 tsp minced garlic ½ tsp dried basil ½ tsp dried oregano 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper optional: 4 small potatoes

Preheat oven to 400° F.

Melt butter in a skillet. Add the chicken and optional potatoes, chopped into large pieces. Cook chicken pieces for 3 minutes on each side, over medium-high heat. It is ok if the chicken is frozen. If the chicken is too large for all pieces to fit in the skillet, use 2 skillets or cook the pieces in batches.

Whisk the other ingredients together in a small bowl. Transfer the chicken and all its drippings into a baking dish. Pour the lemon sauce over it. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20-30 minutes, until the meat is at least 165° F inside. Larger pieces take longer to cook.

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Makes 2 quesadillas.

Tortillas: 1 cup flour ½ tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 2 Tbsp soft butter or oil 1/3 cup warm water

Filling: shredded cheese, such as cheddar, colby jack, pepperjack, mozzarella refried beans optional: cooked meat

For tortillas, stir the dry ingredients together. Stir in the butter/oil. Add the warm water. Knead it until it's cohesive.

Preheat a skillet over high heat, then turn to medium once the surface is hot.

Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a sphere. Place between 2 sheets of thick, soft plastic (I use a large food storage zip bag with 3 sides cut off). Flatten the dough into a circle, then roll into a thin circle of dough with a rolling pin. The dough should be thin enough to be almost translucent.

Place one tortilla on the hot skillet. Spread refried beans on top and sprinkle on cheese. Place another raw tortilla on top. Cook over medium heat until the bottom has browned areas, then flip and cook the same. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Cut each quesadilla into 6 or 8 pieces, and serve with salsa, hot sauce, sour cream, or other desired toppings.

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Single serving.

1 cup water ½ tsp salt 1/3 cup cornmeal or grits 1 tsp butter

Bring water to a boil. Add the salt. Slowly whisk the cornmeal into the water. Turn heat to low and stir until it is thick. This is almost instantaneous for a single serving, but longer for larger amounts. Stir in the butter.

Serve with savory or sweet toppings, as a breakfast, a side dish, or a base for a main dish.

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2 cups water 2 tsp yeast 2 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp butter 3 cups flour 1 cup barley flour 1 ½ tsp salt 1/3 cup ground flax seed

In a small bowl, stir the honey and yeast into ¾ cup of warm water. In another small bowl, combine the butter with hot water to melt it.

In a large bowl, stir together the flours, salt, and flax seed. When the yeast is foamy and the butter is at least mostly melted, stir the water mixtures into the flour mixture.

Stir enough to form a loose dough, then knead it on a floured surface, using as much flour as necessary to make it smooth and not sticky.

Coat the bowl and dough with oil, cover loosely with plastic, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.

Grease a bread pan. Knead the risen dough gently on a lightly floured surface. Form it into a log and place inside the bread pan. Spread a thin layer of butter onto the top. Cover loosely with plastic and let rise for 30 minutes.

Spray the inside of the oven with water. Place the bread inside the oven and set it to 350° F. Bake for 40-45 minutes, including preheating time.

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