minor formatting fixes

main.tex

@@ -1,9 +1,10 @@
-\documentclass{article}
+\documentclass[14pt]{extarticle}
 \usepackage{fancyhdr,wrapfig,xcolor,graphicx,xparse,lmodern,cooking-units}
 \renewcommand*\familydefault{\sfdefault} % Force the sans-serif version of any font used
 \usepackage[%
-	papersize={5.5in,8.5in},   %	replace whole line with just "a5paper," to switch to A5
-	margin=15mm,
+	%papersize={5.5in,8.5in},
+   letterpaper,
+	margin=13mm,
 	top=20mm,
 	bottom=20mm
 	]{geometry}

orderedrecipes.tex

@@ -2,39 +2,43 @@
 	\input{recipes/Granola.tex}
 	\input{recipes/Lahsa.tex}
 	\input{recipes/Pancakes.tex}
+	\input{recipes/FluffierPancakes.tex}
 	\input{recipes/SausageGravy.tex}
 
 \newpage
 \part{Entrées}
 	\input{recipes/ChickenGyros.tex}
 	\input{recipes/ChickenSliders.tex}
-   \input{recipes/TexasCaviar.tex}
-   %\input{recipes/TurkeyBurgers.tex}
+	\input{recipes/FauxLeftoverRice.tex}
+	\input{recipes/FirecrackerMeatballs.tex}
 	\input{recipes/SalmonGnocchi.tex}
+	\input{recipes/TexasCaviar.tex}
+	%\input{recipes/TurkeyBurgers.tex}  not complete
 
 \newpage
 \part{Desserts}
+	\input{recipes/BBDblChocChip.tex}
 	\input{recipes/CoffeeCakeCookies.tex}
-   %\input{recipes/DatePinwheels.tex}
+	\input{recipes/DatePinwheels.tex}
 	\input{recipes/FudgyBrownies42.tex}
-   \input{recipes/TollHouseCCC.tex}
+	%\input{recipes/TollHouseCCC.tex}   we have better recipes
+	\input{recipes/Lembas.tex}
 
 \newpage
 \part{Meal Prep}
 	\section{Breakfast}
 		\input{recipes/OatBalls.tex}\newpage
 	\section{Entrées}
-      \input{recipes/FirecrackerMeatballs.tex}
-
-%\newpage
-%\part{Baking}
-
+		\input{recipes/ChickenBLTPastaSalad.tex}
 
 \newpage
 \part{Pasta}
 	\input{recipes/BasicPasta.tex}
+
 %\newpage
 %\part{Cakes}
+%\newpage
+%\part{Baking}
 
 \newpage
 \part{Drinks}\newpage  % This one's cause I don't have each drink recipe making its own page at the beginning

recipes/BBDblChocChip.tex

@@ -0,0 +1,65 @@
+\recipe[The best double chocolate chip recipe we've found so far]{Brown Butter Double Chocolate Chip Cookies}
+\serves{12}
+\preptime{\cutext{2.4}{h}}
+\cooktime{\cutext{12}{min}}
+\dishtype{\freeze}   %  options: vegetarian, glutenfree, freeze
+
+\begin{step}
+	\cutext{1/2}{cup} salted butter
+\method
+Brown butter. Add butter to a saucepan on med-high heat. Allow to melt and slightly brown ($\sim$ 5 mins). Remove from heat and pour into a bowl. Allow to cool slightly.
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}
+	\cutext{1}{cup} flour
+	\cutext{2/3}{cup} cocoa powder
+	\cutext{1}{TL} baking soda
+	\cutext{1}{TL} espresso powder (optional)
+	\cutext{1/2}{TL} salt	
+\method
+Whisk together and set aside.
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}
+	\cutext{1/4}{cup} granulated sugar
+	\cutext{3/4}{cup} brown sugar
+\method
+Once butter has cooled, add both sugars and mix to combine.
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}
+	1 egg + 1 egg yolk
+\method
+Add in egg and egg yolk, mix until combined and lighter in color. 
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}
+	\cutext{2}{TL} vanilla extract
+	\cutext{1}{EL}(\cunum{15}{ml}) heavy cream
+\method
+Add vanilla and heavy cream, mix untill well combined. 
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}
+	\cutext{1/2}{cup} semi-sweet chocolate chips
+	\cutext{1/2}{cup} dark chocolate chips (we like 72\%)
+\method
+Add drys to wets and gently fold until fully incorporated.
+
+Add chocolate chips, fold until everly dispersed. Cookie dough will be \textit{thick}.
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}
+\method
+Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill for at least \cutext{1--2}{h} or up to \cutext{24}{h}.
+
+Once ready to bake remove from fridge and let sit \cunum{20--25}{min} so dough is easier to scoop. Preheat oven to \cunum{350}{F}.
+
+Use a large cookie scoop to scoop dough onto a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet. Space them \cunum{2}{in} apart.
+
+Bake for \cutext{11--14}{min} until edges are set and middle looks soft.
+
+At \cutext{9}{min}, if cookies aren't spreading remove from oven, lightly smack pan on counter 4-5 times to flatten a little.
+
+Let them cool on baking sheet for \cutext{5}{min} before transferring them to a wire rack.
+\end{step}

recipes/ChickenBLTPastaSalad.tex

@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+\recipe{Chicken BLT Pasta Salad}
+%\serves{6-8}
+\preptime{\cutext{20}{min}}
+%\cooktime{\cutext{10}{min}}
+%\dishtype{\freeze}   %  options: vegetarian, glutenfree, freeze
+%\dishother{\glutenfree} %  if you need more than one of the dish types? puts it in the other corner
+
+\begin{step}
+    \cutext{2}{lb} chicken breast (weighed raw)
+\method
+	Cook as desired, dice afterwards.
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}
+    \cunum{225}{g} bowtie pasta
+\method
+	Cook until al dente while chicken cooks.
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}
+    \cunum{225}{g} romaine lettuce
+    \cunum{150}{g} grape tomatoes
+    5 slices bacon
+    \cunum{15}{g} parmesan cheese (grated)
+\method
+	Add to bowl with chicken and pasta.
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}
+    1 medium avocado (\cunum[oz=g]{4.5}{oz})
+    \cunum{113}{g} plain non-fat greek yoghurt
+    \cunum{60}{g} water
+    big pinch of salt
+    3 cloves garlic
+    \cunum{15}{g} cilantro
+\method
+	Blend until smooth and add to bowl with other ingredients. Toss well.
+\end{step}

recipes/ChickenSliders.tex

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-\recipe[Found on the internet. One of the first recipes I made for David at my first Apt. on Maple.]{Chicken Sliders}[Prepare skillet for frying chicken, preheat oven to 350°F.]
+\recipe[Found on the internet. One of the first recipes I made for David at my first Apt. on Maple.]{Chicken Sliders}[Prepare skillet for frying chicken, preheat oven to \cunum{350}{F}.]
 \serves{12}
 \preptime{45 minutes}
 \cooktime{20 minutes}

recipes/DatePinwheels.tex

@@ -1,5 +1,41 @@
 \recipe[From great-grandma Vera Daily, and a christmas classic.]{Date Pinwheels}[]
 \serves{6-8}
-\preptime{1 hour}
-\cooktime{1 hour}
-\dishtype{\freeze}
+\preptime{\cutext{15}{min}}
+\cooktime{\cutext{10}{min}}
+\dishtype{\freeze}   %  options: vegetarian, glutenfree, freeze
+
+\begin{step}   %  TL=teaspoon, EL=Tablespoon
+	\cutext{500}{g} cut \& pitted dates
+	\cutext{2/3}{cup} sugar (\cunum{132}{g})
+	\cutext{2/3}{cup} water (\cunum{152}{g})
+
+\method
+	Cook until thick, stirring so it doesn't burn.
+
+	Use immersion blender to get smooth and let cool before spreading on dough.
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}
+	\cutext{1}{cup} brown sugar
+	\cutext{1}{cup} white sugar
+	3 eggs
+\method
+	Cream together
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}
+	\cutext{4}{cup} flour
+	\cutext{1}{TL} baking soda
+	\cutext{1}{TL} vanilla extract
+	\cutext{1/4}{TL} salt
+\method
+	Add to creamed sugars.
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}\method
+Divide dough in half. Roll out until \cunum{1/2}{in} thick and spread with date filling.
+
+Cut in half the long way. Roll up starting with long side.
+
+Refrigerate overnight or freeze. Bake at \cunum{350}{F} for \cunum{10--12}{min} after slicing and let cool on sheet until firm.
+\end{step}

recipes/FauxLeftoverRice.tex

@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+\recipe{Faux Leftover Rice}[This rice is your ticket to making fried rice at (nearly) a moment's notice. Makes 6 cups.]
+%\serves{6-8}
+\preptime{\cutext{5}{min}}
+\cooktime{\cutext{1}{h}}
+\dishtype{\vegetarian}   %  options: vegetarian, glutenfree, freeze
+
+\begin{step}
+	\cutext{2}{cup} jasmine or other long-grain white rice
+\method
+	Rinse rice under cold running water until water runs clear.
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}
+	\cutext{2}{EL} vegetable oil
+\method
+	Heat in large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add rice and stir to coat grains of rice with oil, about \cutext{30}{s}.
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}
+	\cunum{630}{ml} water
+\method
+	Add water, increase heat to high, and bring to boil.
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}
+\method
+	Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about \cutext{18}{min}.
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}
+\method
+    Off heat, remove lid and place dish towel folded in half over saucepan; replace lid. Let stand until rice is just tender, about \cutext{8}{min}.\\
+    Spread cooked rice onto rimmed baking sheet and let cool on wire rack for \cutext{10}{min}. Transfer sheet to refrigerator and let rice chill for \cutext{20}{min}.
+\end{step}

recipes/FirecrackerMeatballs.tex

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 %\dishtype{\mealprep}
 
 \begin{step}
-%  \cunum doesn't work, otherwise I'd use it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
+%  \cunum doesn't work, otherwise I'd use it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯     todo: try out the automagic recipe scaling? copy from BerrySmoothies
 	2/\textcolor{orange}{4}/\textcolor{brown}{6} scallions
 	1/\textcolor{brown}{2} ginger thumb
 \method
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@
 \end{step}
 
 \begin{step}
+%  \cunum doesn't work inside \textcolor, otherwise I'd use it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
 	\cutext{3/4}{cup}/\textcolor{orange}{1½}/\textcolor{brown}{2¼} water
 	\cutext{1}{pn} salt
 	\cutext{1/2}{cup}/\textcolor{orange}{1}/\textcolor{brown}{1½} rice

recipes/FluffierPancakes.tex

@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+\recipe[David thinks these are better]{Fluffier Pancakes}[These pancakes can be cooked on an electric griddle set to \cunum{350}{F}. They can be held in a preheated \cunum{200}{F} oven on a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet.]
+%\serves{16}
+\preptime{\cutext{15}{min}}
+\cooktime{\cutext{10}{min}}
+\dishtype{\freeze}
+
+\begin{step}
+	\cutext{2}{cup} AP flour
+	\cutext{3}{EL} sugar
+	\cutext{4}{TL} baking powder
+	\cutext{1/2}{TL} baking soda
+	\cutext{1}{TL} table salt
+\method
+	Whisk together in large bowl.
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}
+	 2 large eggs
+	\cutext{1/4}{cup} vegetable oil
+	\cutext{1_1/2}{cup} milk
+	\cutext{1/2}{TL} vanilla extract
+\method
+	Whisk together in separate medium bowl until well combined.
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}
+	\cutext{1_1/2}{cup} milk
+	\cutext{1/2}{TL} vanilla extract
+\method
+	Whisk into egg mixture.
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}
+\method
+	Add egg mixture to flour mixture and fold in gently until just combined. Batter should remain lumpy with few streaks of flour.\\
+   Let batter sit for 10 minutes before cooking.
+\end{step}

recipes/FudgyBrownies42.tex

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 
 \begin{step}
 	\cunum{3.5}{oz}/\cunum[oz=g]{3.5}{oz} semisweet chocolate, chopped (chocolate chips work too)
-	1 stick/\cutext{1/4}{cup} unsalted butter, cut into pieces
+	\cutext{4}{EL}/\cunum{56}{g} unsalted butter, cut into pieces
 	\cutext{1}{EL} unsweetened cocoa powder
 \method
 	Microwave in a bowl at 50\% power (melt function @ \cunum{8}{oz} also works), stirring occasionally until melted and smooth. Let cool slightly.
@@ -37,8 +37,10 @@
 	Stir in flour with rubber spatula until \textit{just} combined.
 
 	Transfer batter to prepared pan; spread batter into corners of pan and make the surface smooth.	
+\end{step}
 
-	Bake until toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 24 -- 30 minutes, rotating half way through baking. Be careful not to overbake these brownies or they will have a very dry, cakey texture.
+\begin{step}\method
+   Bake until toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, \cunum{24--30}{min}, rotating half way through baking. Be careful not to overbake these brownies or they will have a very dry, cakey texture.
 
 	Let brownies cool completely in pan on wire rack. Remove brownies from pan using foil sling, loosening sides with knife if needed.\\Brownies can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.
 \end{step}

recipes/Lembas.tex

@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+\recipe{Lembas}[Preheat oven to \cunum{425}{F}. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper]
+\serves{4}
+\preptime{\cutext{15}{min}}
+\cooktime{\cutext{15}{min}}
+
+\begin{step}
+	\cutext{1.5}{cup} AP flour
+	\cutext{1}{TL} baking powder
+	\cutext{1/4}{TL} salt
+\method
+	Combine in a large bowl.
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}
+	\cutext{1/2}{cup} / 1 stick butter
+\method
+	Cut the butter into pieces and add to the flour mixture, mixing well.
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}
+	\cutext{1/3}{cup} sugar
+	\cutext{1}{TL} vanilla sugar
+	\cutext{1}{TL} cinnamon
+	\cutext{1/4}{cup} heavy cream
+\method
+	Add and mix one more time.
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}\method
+    On a flour-dusted work surface, roll out the dough as thick as a finger and cut into four \cunum{3}{in} by \cunum{4_1/2}{in} squares. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, cut an X into each one to obtain the \textit{Lord of the Rings} look. Bake for \cutext{12--15}{min} until light brown. Let cool for \cutext{30}{min}.
+\end{step}
+
+\begin{step}
+    4 small banana leaves (optional)
+    kitchen twine (optional)
+\method
+   (optional) Wrap each of the cooled Lembas breads in one of the banana leaves and tie with twine. This not only looks great but also keeps the breads from drying out and getting hard.\\
+   \textit{Tip: Stored in an airtight container, lembas keep almost indefinitely, but at least for a few weeks.}
+\end{step}

recipes/SalmonGnocchi.tex

@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
    \cutext{2}{EL} finely diced fresh basil
    \cutext{3}{oz} (\cunum[oz=g]{3}{oz}) baby spinach leaves
 \method
-   Pour in the stock then stir in the cream cheese until fully blended {\small(I find this easiest with a whisk)}. \textit{On the side, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.} Stir in the parmesan, sun dried tomatoes and basil, then stir in the spinach for 1-2 minutes until it starts to wilt.
+   Pour in the stock then stir in the cream cheese until fully blended {\small(I find this easiest with a whisk)}. \textit{On the side, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.} Stir in the parmesan, sun dried tomatoes and basil, then stir in the spinach for \cunum{1--2}{min} until it starts to wilt.
 \end{step}
 
 \begin{step}

recipes/SausageGravy.tex

@@ -20,7 +20,8 @@
    \cutext{2--2_1/2}{cup} milk
    \SnP
 \method
-   Gradually add the milk, stirring well after each addition. Reduce to a simmer and allow the gravy to thicken, stirring frequently. For thicker gravy, add about 2 cups total. For thinner gravy, add more milk. Add salt and lots of black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
+   Gradually add the milk, stirring well after each addition.\\
+   Reduce to a simmer and allow the gravy to thicken, stirring frequently. For thicker gravy, add about 2 cups total. For thinner gravy, add more milk. Add salt and lots of black pepper to taste.
 \end{step}
 
 {\tiny Source: \href{https://southernbite.com/sausage-gravy/}{southernbite.com/sausage-gravy/}}

recipes/drinks/BerrySmoothies.tex

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 Blend the following ingredients:
 
 \medskip\noindent
-\cutext{1_1/2}{cup}/\cunum{355}{g} \textcolor{gray}{\small(\cunum<single>{355}{g})} milk (usually oat milk)\\
+\cutext{1_1/2}{cup}/\cunum{360}{g} \textcolor{gray}{\small(\cunum<single>{360}{g})} milk (usually oat milk)\\
 1 banana, in chunks\\
-\cutext{2}{cup}/\cunum{250}{g} \textcolor{gray}{\small(\cunum<single>{250}{g})} frozen berries\\
+\cutext{2}{cup}/\cunum{280}{g} \textcolor{gray}{\small(\cunum<single>{280}{g})} frozen berries\\
 \cutext{1/2}{cup}/\cunum{130}{g} \textcolor{gray}{\small(\cunum<single>{130}{g})} vanilla greek yoghurt {\small(if only plain is at hand, add \cunum{1}{TL} vanilla extract)}

render.sh

@@ -5,26 +5,26 @@ cd "$(dirname "$0")"
 #git fetch --all
 #git reset --hard origin/master
 
-#printf "\n-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-  Main  -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-\n"
-#pdflatex -file-line-error -interaction nonstopmode -draftmode -shell-escape -jobname=Recipes main.tex
-#printf "\n-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-\n\n\n"
-#pdflatex -file-line-error -interaction nonstopmode -shell-escape -jobname=Recipes main.tex
-
-#printf "\n-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-  Booklet  -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-\n"
-  #  https://github.com/jenom/pdfbook2
-#pdfbook2 --no-crop --top-margin=5 --bottom-margin=5 --outer-margin=0 --inner-margin=0 --short-edge --paper=letterpaper Recipes.pdf
-#mv  -v -t /home/david/fileshare/LaTeX/Recipes Recipes.pdf Recipes-book.pdf
+printf "\n-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-  Main  -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-\n"
+pdflatex -file-line-error -interaction nonstopmode -draftmode -shell-escape -jobname=Recipes main.tex
+pdflatex -file-line-error -interaction nonstopmode -shell-escape -jobname=Recipes main.tex
+mv  -v -t /home/david/fileshare/LaTeX/Recipes Recipes.pdf
 
 #printf "\n-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-  Meal Planner  -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-\n"
 #pdflatex -file-line-error -interaction nonstopmode -draftmode -shell-escape -jobname="Meal Planner" meal-planner.tex
 #pdflatex -file-line-error -interaction nonstopmode -shell-escape -jobname="Meal Planner" meal-planner.tex
 #mv  -v -t /home/david/fileshare/LaTeX/Recipes "Meal Planner.pdf"
 
-#rm *.aux *.out *.log *.toc *.fls *.fdb_latexmk
+#printf "\n-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-  Shopping list  -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-\n"
+#pdflatex -file-line-error -draftmode -shell-escape -jobname="Shopping List" shopping-list.tex
+#pdflatex -file-line-error -shell-escape -jobname="Shopping List" shopping-list.tex
+#mv  -v -t /home/david/fileshare/LaTeX/Recipes "Shopping List.pdf"
 
-printf "\n-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-  FF  -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-\n"
-cd "Dependance on Deities"
-lualatex -file-line-error -interaction nonstopmode -draftmode -shell-escape -jobname=FF main.tex
-lualatex -file-line-error -interaction nonstopmode -shell-escape -jobname=FF main.tex
-rm *.aux *.out *.log *.toc
-mv -v FF.pdf /home/david/fileshare/LaTeX/Recipes/.FF.pdf
+rm *.aux *.out *.log *.toc *.fls *.fdb_latexmk
+
+#printf "\n-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-  FF  -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-\n"
+#cd "Dependance on Deities"
+#lualatex -file-line-error -interaction nonstopmode -draftmode -shell-escape -jobname=FF main.tex
+#lualatex -file-line-error -interaction nonstopmode -shell-escape -jobname=FF main.tex
+#rm *.aux *.out *.log *.toc
+#mv -v FF.pdf /home/david/fileshare/LaTeX/Recipes/.FF.pdf

shopping-list.tex

@@ -8,23 +8,25 @@
 \usepackage{xcolor,environ,lipsum,fontawesome5,calc,tikz,tabularray,graphicx,microtype,lmodern}
 \usepackage[T1]{fontenc}
 
-%\usetikzlibrary{patterns}
+\usetikzlibrary{patterns}
 	%	Dotted writing area		https://github.com/mcnees/LaTeX-Graph-Paper
-%\usepackage[pattern=dot,
-%		patternsize=5mm,
-%		dotsize=1pt,
-%		fullpage,
-%		geometry={papersize={8.5in,5.5in},
-%			margin=15mm,
-%			top=5mm,
-%			bottom=5mm}
-%   ]{gridpapers}
-\usepackage[%showframe,
-      papersize={5.5in,8.5in},
+\usepackage[pattern=dot,
+		patternsize=5mm,
+		dotsize=1pt,
+		fullpage,
+		geometry={papersize={8.5in,5.5in},
 		top=5mm,
 		bottom=5mm,
       left=5mm,
-      right=5mm]{geometry}
+      right=5mm}
+   ]{gridpapers}
+%\usepackage[%showframe,
+%		papersize={8.5in,5.5in},
+%		top=5mm,
+%		bottom=5mm,
+%		left=5mm,
+%		right=5mm
+%	]{geometry}
 
 \newcommand{\paste}{
    \noindent