Two friends eating and drinking their way through Gild – Book 1 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!

SPOILERS FOR BOOKS 1-5

Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode:

No knead Focaccia Bread with Caramelized onions

Caramelized onions:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp salted butter
• 4 cups diced yellow onions
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped 

Bread:

• 4-¾ cups All-Purpose Flour
• 4-½ tablespoons olive oil 
• 2 teaspoon table salt
• 1-½ tablespoon instant yeast (If you buythe 3 packs this was 2 of the 3)
• 2-¼ cups warm water 
• Olive oil to drizzle at bake time
• Coarse salt optional

Instructions

1. Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions. Add water and cover until the onions have softened, about 5 minutes.

2. Remove cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir the onions frequently to prevent burning for about 1 hour, or until the onions are deeply caramelized. When ready, remove from heat and stir in thyme.

3. Coat 2 - 8×8-inch pans or 1 - 9 x 13-inch pan with non-stick oil spray.  Set aside.

4. In a large mixing bowl, measure the flour, olive oil, salt, yeast and water together and beat with an electric mixer for 60 seconds.  

5.  Transfer the dough into the oiled pan, cover the pan lightly with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature for 1 hour.

6.  After the dough has been resting for 30 minutes, preheat the oven to 375°F

7.   At the end of the 60-minute rise, gently press dimples in the surface of the dough with your finger.

8.  Drizzle olive oil over the top to settle into the dimples.  Sprinkle with rosemary and flaky salt, if using.

9.   Bake the bread for 28-30 minutes until golden brown.

10.  Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.  Serve warm or room temperature.

11.  Top with caramelized onions

12.  Once you slice it, add whipped cream cheese, sliced apples and drizzle some honey on top. 

Cocktail Pairing: Rosemary Apple Spritz

A light, refreshing cocktail that highlights the apple and honey notes in your dish.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz apple cider
• 1 oz vodka or apple brandy
• 0.5 oz honey simple syrup (honeydissolved in warm water)
• Sparkling water or Prosecco
• Sprig of rosemary for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a shaker with ice, combine with fresh, vodka, and honey simple syrup.
2. Shake well and strain into a glass with fresh ice.
3. Top with sparkling water or Prosecco.
4. Garnish with a rosemary sprig for a fragrant finish.

Mocktail Pairing: Rosemary Sparkler

 A non-alcoholic alternative that keeps the flavors crisp and complementary.

Ingredients:

• 3 oz apple cider
• 0.5 oz honey simple syrup (honey dissolved in warm water)
• Sparkling water
• Lemon slice and rosemary sprig for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a glass, combine apple cider and honey simple syrup.
2. Add ice and top with sparkling water.
3. Garnish with a lemon slice and rosemary sprig for a refreshing touch.

Wine: 

Off-dry Riesling. 

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