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Ian's Mashed Potato Recipe

2026-03-06T00:17:34Z

Echo:

# Rinse potatoes.
##Do not peel, skins are a great source of nutrients, and will soften & mash down well in the final product.
# Chop potatoes into small cubes, about 1" a side or less preferred.
##The more consistent the sizing, the more evenly they will cook.
# Add chopped potatoes to a big stockpot and fill with filtered tap water, enough to cover.
##You should have a couple inches of headroom in the pot - if no and pot is too full, split into two pots. This will ensure things don't boil over.
# Bring to a boil on stovetop over medium-high heat (may take ~30mins due to large volume of water). Once boiling, cook for ~10 more minutes until potatoes have softened.
##To check doneness, use a slotted metal spoon to (carefully!) fish out a larger chunk and stab it with a fork or spoon. The utensil should pass thru with no resistance.
# Drain potatoes in large colander. Careful, this releases a lot of steam! Return to pot and begin mashing. Add a little water/plant milk to facilitate mashing, but don't drown the potatoes by adding all at once. Periodically scrape the sides/corners as these tend to accumulate chunks. Keep mashing and adding a little liquid until a smooth, fluffy consistency is achieved.
#Season with:
##Plenty of salt
##Plenty of garlic powder
##A little black pepper
##A little paprika (the secret weapon)
#Serve!

Artemis's Berry Pie Recipe

2026-03-06T00:10:08Z

Echo: /* Instructions */

This is a recipe put together by my father from several sources, that I have further modified based on my testing. It is designed for fresh or frozen "wild" (low-bush) blueberries (I like Wyman's brand frozen berries), but I have tried it with fresh mulberries and it worked fine, though it needed some tweaks. Makes one 9-inch pie.

Oven Preheat 400°F

== Filling ==
=== Ingredients ===
* 5 cups berries
* 3 Tbsp flour
* 1/2 cup sugar (this is tailored to blueberries. You will want more for less-sweet berries like mulberries)
* 1/2 tsp lemon juice
* (optional) about 1/8 cup cornstarch (can provide extra firmness)

=== Instructions ===
# Thaw and pad dry berries with a paper towel, if they are frozen
# mix the filling ingredients.
# set aside

== Crust ==
=== Ingredients ===
* 2 cups flour
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 2/3 cup butter (can be substituted fully or partially with vegetable oil, will result in a less flaky crust)
* about 1/3 cup water

=== Instructions ===
# Mix the flour and salt
# Cut in the butter (and/or mix in oil)
# Add water until it forms a ball that is not too sticky

== Assembling and Baking the Pie ==
# Split the ball of dough 60:40 into two balls, put the small ball aside
# On a floured surface, roll out the large ball into a circle large enough to cover the bottom and sides of the pie pan
# Carefully transfer the circle of crust into the pie pan (wrap it carefully around the rolling pin and lift it, then unroll it over the pan)
# Add the filling
# Roll out the smaller ball and cut it into inch to inch-and-a-half wide strips
# Weave dough strips across the top of the pie, with 2-3 inch gaps between them, crimping where they meet the bottom crust
# Bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown
# Let cool. If using a setting-agent like cornstarch, you may be able to get away with serving it while still a little warm. Otherwise, let it sit in the fridge overnight to set before serving or you will end up with a soupy mess

Artemis's Berry Pie Recipe

2026-03-06T00:09:54Z

Echo: /* Ingredients */

This is a recipe put together by my father from several sources, that I have further modified based on my testing. It is designed for fresh or frozen "wild" (low-bush) blueberries (I like Wyman's brand frozen berries), but I have tried it with fresh mulberries and it worked fine, though it needed some tweaks. Makes one 9-inch pie.

Oven Preheat 400°F

== Filling ==
=== Ingredients ===
* 5 cups berries
* 3 Tbsp flour
* 1/2 cup sugar (this is tailored to blueberries. You will want more for less-sweet berries like mulberries)
* 1/2 tsp lemon juice
* (optional) about 1/8 cup cornstarch (can provide extra firmness)

=== Instructions ===
# Thaw and pad dry berries with a paper towel, if they are frozen
# mix the filling ingredients.
# set aside

== Crust ==
=== Ingredients ===
* 2 cups flour
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 2/3 cup butter (can be substituted fully or partially with vegetable oil, will result in a less flaky crust)
* about 1/3 cup water

=== Instructions ===
# Mix the flower and salt
# Cut in the butter (and/or mix in oil)
# Add water until it forms a ball that is not too sticky

== Assembling and Baking the Pie ==
# Split the ball of dough 60:40 into two balls, put the small ball aside
# On a floured surface, roll out the large ball into a circle large enough to cover the bottom and sides of the pie pan
# Carefully transfer the circle of crust into the pie pan (wrap it carefully around the rolling pin and lift it, then unroll it over the pan)
# Add the filling
# Roll out the smaller ball and cut it into inch to inch-and-a-half wide strips
# Weave dough strips across the top of the pie, with 2-3 inch gaps between them, crimping where they meet the bottom crust
# Bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown
# Let cool. If using a setting-agent like cornstarch, you may be able to get away with serving it while still a little warm. Otherwise, let it sit in the fridge overnight to set before serving or you will end up with a soupy mess

Artemis's Berry Pie Recipe

2026-03-06T00:09:31Z

Echo: /* Ingredients */

This is a recipe put together by my father from several sources, that I have further modified based on my testing. It is designed for fresh or frozen "wild" (low-bush) blueberries (I like Wyman's brand frozen berries), but I have tried it with fresh mulberries and it worked fine, though it needed some tweaks. Makes one 9-inch pie.

Oven Preheat 400°F

== Filling ==
=== Ingredients ===
* 5 cups berries
* 3 tablespoons flour
* 1/2 cup sugar (this is tailored to blueberries. You will want more for less-sweet berries like mulberries)
* 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
* (optional) about 1/8 cup cornstarch (can provide extra firmness)

=== Instructions ===
# Thaw and pad dry berries with a paper towel, if they are frozen
# mix the filling ingredients.
# set aside

== Crust ==
=== Ingredients ===
* 2 cups flour
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 2/3 cup butter (can be substituted fully or partially with vegetable oil, will result in a less flaky crust)
* about 1/3 cup water

=== Instructions ===
# Mix the flower and salt
# Cut in the butter (and/or mix in oil)
# Add water until it forms a ball that is not too sticky

== Assembling and Baking the Pie ==
# Split the ball of dough 60:40 into two balls, put the small ball aside
# On a floured surface, roll out the large ball into a circle large enough to cover the bottom and sides of the pie pan
# Carefully transfer the circle of crust into the pie pan (wrap it carefully around the rolling pin and lift it, then unroll it over the pan)
# Add the filling
# Roll out the smaller ball and cut it into inch to inch-and-a-half wide strips
# Weave dough strips across the top of the pie, with 2-3 inch gaps between them, crimping where they meet the bottom crust
# Bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown
# Let cool. If using a setting-agent like cornstarch, you may be able to get away with serving it while still a little warm. Otherwise, let it sit in the fridge overnight to set before serving or you will end up with a soupy mess

Ethan's Apple Cobbler Recipe

2026-03-06T00:06:38Z

Echo: /* Instructions */

This is a version of the Nora Cooks recipe for Easy Vegan Peach Cobbler adapted for hotel pans. The original can be found at https://www.noracooks.com/vegan-peach-cobbler/

Oven preheat 350 degrees F

==Ingredients==

===Apples:===
* 6 cups peeled sliced apples
* 0.5 cup granulated sugar
* 2 Tbsp cornstarch
* 2+ tsp cinnamon
* Pinch salt

===Batter:===
* 1 cup melted shortening (or vegan butter)
* 1.5 cups granulated sugar
* 2 tsp kosher vanilla extract
* 2 Tbsp plant milk (or water)
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 tsp baking powder
* 2+ tsp cinnamon
* 0.25 tsp salt

==Instructions==
Batter and fruit can be prepped simultaneously, but if they aren't, do the fruit first.

# Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a hotel pan.
# Prep fruit: Slice or dice as desired, dump into hotel pan. Mix sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt; sprinkle over fruit and mix with a big spoon. Spread fruit evenly across pan and set aside.
# Batter: Melt shortening in microwave. In large bowl, mix shortening, sugar, vanilla (if using), plant milk (or water), and salt. Now add the flour and baking powder, mix just until combined, consistency will resemble cookie dough.
# With a spoon or clean hands, distribute batter over the fruit. No need to be perfect, fruit can show through, just avoid huge mountains of batter.
# Bake 30-40 minutes, until the crust is slightly golden and the fruit is bubbly and soft. Serve!

Ethan's Apple Cobbler Recipe

2026-03-06T00:04:59Z

Echo: /* Batter: */

This is a version of the Nora Cooks recipe for Easy Vegan Peach Cobbler adapted for hotel pans. The original can be found at https://www.noracooks.com/vegan-peach-cobbler/

Oven preheat 350 degrees F

==Ingredients==

===Apples:===
* 6 cups peeled sliced apples
* 0.5 cup granulated sugar
* 2 Tbsp cornstarch
* 2+ tsp cinnamon
* Pinch salt

===Batter:===
* 1 cup melted shortening (or vegan butter)
* 1.5 cups granulated sugar
* 2 tsp kosher vanilla extract
* 2 Tbsp plant milk (or water)
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 tsp baking powder
* 2+ tsp cinnamon
* 0.25 tsp salt

==Instructions==
Batter and fruit can be prepped simultaneously, but if they aren't, do the fruit first.

# Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a hotel pan.
# Prep fruit: Slice or dice as desired, dump into hotel pan. Mix sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt; sprinkle over fruit and mix with a big spoon. Spread fruit evenly across pan and set aside.
# Batter: Melt butter in microwave. In large bowl, mix butter, sugar, vanilla (if using), soy milk, and salt. Now add the flour and baking powder, mix just until combined, consistency will resemble cookie dough.
# With a spoon or clean hands, distribute batter over the fruit. No need to be perfect, fruit can show through, just avoid huge mountains of batter.
# Bake 30-40 minutes, until the crust is slightly golden and the fruit is bubbly and soft. Serve!

Ethan's Apple Cobbler Recipe

2026-03-06T00:04:12Z

Echo: /* Apples: */

This is a version of the Nora Cooks recipe for Easy Vegan Peach Cobbler adapted for hotel pans. The original can be found at https://www.noracooks.com/vegan-peach-cobbler/

Oven preheat 350 degrees F

==Ingredients==

===Apples:===
* 6 cups peeled sliced apples
* 0.5 cup granulated sugar
* 2 Tbsp cornstarch
* 2+ tsp cinnamon
* Pinch salt

===Batter:===
* 1 cup melted shortening or vegan butter
* 1.5 cups granulated sugar
* 2 teaspoons kosher vanilla extract
* 2 tablespoons plant milk
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 2+ teaspoons cinnamon
* 0.25 teaspoon salt

==Instructions==
Batter and fruit can be prepped simultaneously, but if they aren't, do the fruit first.

# Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a hotel pan.
# Prep fruit: Slice or dice as desired, dump into hotel pan. Mix sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt; sprinkle over fruit and mix with a big spoon. Spread fruit evenly across pan and set aside.
# Batter: Melt butter in microwave. In large bowl, mix butter, sugar, vanilla (if using), soy milk, and salt. Now add the flour and baking powder, mix just until combined, consistency will resemble cookie dough.
# With a spoon or clean hands, distribute batter over the fruit. No need to be perfect, fruit can show through, just avoid huge mountains of batter.
# Bake 30-40 minutes, until the crust is slightly golden and the fruit is bubbly and soft. Serve!