Ingredients: 2 pounds beef stew meat: Cut into 1-inch cubes. Look for chuck roast or a similar well-marbled cut. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups beef broth 1 cup red wine (optional, but adds richness) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce […]

Yields: 8-10 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients Dry Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground mace 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Wet Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 […]

Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Sanding or coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional) Equipment Baking sheet Parchment paper Stand mixer or large mixing bowl Mortar and pestle (or spice grinder) Rolling pin […]

Ingredients: 1 cup frozen mixed berries: Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are a classic combination, but you can customize this with your favorites. 1 ripe banana: Adds natural sweetness and creamy texture. Freeze it beforehand for a thicker smoothie. 1 cup vanilla yogurt: Use Greek yogurt for extra protein and thickness, or your favorite non-dairy alternative. […]

Yields: About 3-4 cups Prep time: 10 minutes + soaking time Blending/Straining: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup raw almonds: Choose raw, unsalted almonds for the best flavor and control over sweetness. 4 cups filtered water: For soaking and blending. Filtered water provides the cleanest base. 1 whole vanilla bean: For the most authentic, rich vanilla […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Chill Time: Minimum 2 hours (preferably overnight) Ingredients: 1/2 cup chia seeds 2 cups milk of your choice (almond, coconut, oat, soy, etc.) 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped 1-3 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or your preferred sweetener (adjust to taste) Pinch of salt Instructions: Combine Ingredients: […]

Yields: About 18 cookies Prep Time: 20 minutes, plus dough chilling Bake Time: 10-12 minutes per batch Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks/225g) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar 3/4 cup (150g) packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon […]

Ingredients: Dry Ingredients: 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt Wet Ingredients 1 ¼ cup (300ml) milk 1 large egg 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled (or vegetable oil) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) Instructions Combine the dry ingredients: In a medium […]

Yields: About 5-6 cups Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25-30 minutes Ingredients: 3 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned) 1 cup mixed nuts: Your choice of almonds, walnuts, pecans, etc. (roughly chopped) 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/4 cup seeds: (pumpkin, sunflower, flax, etc.) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 vanilla bean, split and […]

Yields: About 1 1/2 cups of sauce Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients – Raspberry Sauce: 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries (thawed, if frozen) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Ingredients – Vanilla Bean Sauce (Optional): 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 […]