Ingredients: 140g rolled oats (porridge oats) 140g medium oatmeal (provides a desirable texture) 3/4 tsp salt 75g butter, melted (you can use olive oil for a lighter flavor) 100-150ml boiling water (start with less and add more if needed) Extra oatmeal or flour for rolling Instructions Preparation: Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients: Noodles: 8-12 ounces dried noodles (like udon, soba, ramen, rice, lo mein, or thin spaghetti) Protein: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cubed or thinly sliced 1 pound extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (or other […]

Ingredients: 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for a sweeter crust) 1 3/4 cups (420ml) buttermilk 1 large egg (optional, for richness) Optional: 1 cup (150g) raisins or currants Instructions Get started: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper […]

Yield: About 2 cups Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon orange zest (optional, but delicious) Optional Add-Ins ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts 2 tablespoons raisins or dried currants Pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg Splash […]

Yields: 2-3 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: Rice: 2 cups cooked, day-old rice (chilled in the refrigerator) – long grain like jasmine is excellent Oil: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or your preferred high-heat oil (canola, peanut) Aromatics: 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger […]

Ingredients: Dry Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Wet Ingredients 1 cup milk (can use buttermilk for extra tang) 1 large egg 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Plus: 1 cup fresh or […]

Ingredients: Puff pastry: 2 sheets, thawed if frozen Egg wash: 1 egg, beaten Fillings of your choice (See suggestions below) Equipment: Rolling pin Medium and small circular cookie cutters (or a knife to cut shapes) Baking sheet Fork Small saucepan (for some fillings) Instructions: Vol-au-vent Cases Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease […]

Yields: About 1/4 cup Prep Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: Core Spices 2 tablespoons ground coriander 2 tablespoons ground ginger 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked) 1 teaspoon salt Optional “Elevating” Spices 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground […]

Ingredients: For the Sponge: 225g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened 225g (1 cup) caster sugar (fine granulated sugar) 4 large eggs, at room temperature 225g (1 3/4 cups) self-raising flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 2-3 tbsp milk For the Icing: 350g (3 cups) icing sugar (powdered sugar/confectioner’s sugar) 3-4 tbsp boiling […]

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1 small shallot, finely minced (sub with 1/4 cup minced onion if needed) 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup whisky (Bourbon, Scotch, or Irish all work) 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup beef stock (vegetable or chicken stock can be substituted) 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon wholegrain mustard Salt and […]