Isaac's Cooking

Espresso Drinks

Iced Macchiato

  1. Small juice glass filled with ice

  2. Fill halfway with half & half

  3. Extract one shot of espresso directly over ice

Cappuccino

  1. Warm 10oz cappuccino mug with hot water

  2. Place 6oz of half & half in a microwaveable container

  3. Microwave the half & half for 45 seconds

  4. Use a hand frother to nearly double the size of the warm half & half (~45 sec)

  5. Extract one or two shots of espresso directly into mug

  6. Swirl half & half and pour over espresso

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter softened

  • 1 cup white (granulated) sugar

  • 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)

  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

  • 2 large eggs

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp sea salt

  • 2 cups chocolate (chips or chunks)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt

  2. In a separate, large bowl cream together butter and white/brown sugars until combined

  3. Beat in eggs and vanilla until fluffy

  4. Mix in the dry ingredients until combined

  5. Add the chocolate and mix well

  6. Cookie Dough is finished!

Soft & Gooey Cookies

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

  3. Scoop cookie dough with a small dinner spoon and roll into balls

  4. Evenly spread the balls over the baking sheet leaving enough room for some expansion while baking

  5. Bake in oven for ~7 minutes. Take them out when they are just BARELY starting to turn brown

  6. Let them sit on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before removing to cooling rack

  7. Enjoy!

Cast Iron Cookie

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. Place cast iron skillet into oven for 2 minutes to warm up

  3. Place 2 tbsp. of butter in warm skillet and coat the bottom and sides

  4. Dump the cookie dough into the skillet and spread to create a flat surface

  5. Place in oven for ~20 minutes

  6. Let cool for 30 minutes

  7. Cut like a pizza and enjoy!

Appetizers

Homemade Guacamole

  1. Cut three avocados in half and remove pits

  2. Scoop the avocados out of their shell and place in a medium size bowl

  3. Dice half a red onion and chop a handful of cilantro then add to bowl

  4. Add a dash of lemon or lime juice to the bowl

  5. Mix together until creamy with a few chunks

  6. Salt and Pepper to taste

Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar

  • 1/4 cup white sugar

  • 2.5 TBSP yellow mustard

  • 1.5 TSP salt

  • 1/2 TSP ground black pepper

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped

  • A handful of baby carrots chopped finely (or grated)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil (add some salt)

  2. Add macaroni and cook until tender (about 8 minutes)

  3. Rinse under cold water and drain

  4. In a large bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients

  5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours

  6. Enjoy!

Homemade Bread

Ingredients:

  • 1 yeast packet

  • 2 TBSP honey

  • 3 & 1/2 cup flour

  • 2 TSP kosher salt

  • Oil to grease bowl

Instructions:

  1. Combine yeast with 1/2 cup warm water and honey in a stand mixer.

    1. Stir and wait for 5 minutes.

  2. Add the flour and salt and mix with a dough hook.

    1. Gradually add 1 cup of warm water until the dough comes together.

  3. On a floured surface, kneed the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic (2-6 min).

  4. Form dough into a ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl.

    1. Cover and let rise for 25-30 minutes.

  5. Punch down dough and divide in half.

    1. Form 2 loaves with the dough, place on a baking sheet with parchment paper, cover, and wait 25 minutes.

    2. Add a dash of kosher salt to the top and make small slices in the loaf to add texture when baking.

  6. Set oven to 450 F.

  7. Place baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.

  8. Enjoy your fresh warm bread!