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 […]

Yields: Around 2-3 jars, depending on size Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1.5 – 2 hours Ingredients: 1 kg (2.2 lbs) red bell peppers (approx. 4 large peppers), deseeded and roughly chopped 5-6 medium-hot red chilies, deseeded and roughly chopped (adjust for heat preference) 5 cm (2 inch) piece of ginger, peeled and roughly […]

Yield: About 12 muffins Prep time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 18-20 minutes Ingredients: Dry Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt Wet Ingredients: 1 cup milk 1 large egg ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter for richer flavor) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Add-Ins: 1 […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 35-45 minutes Ingredients: For the pastry: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting) 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, diced Pinch of salt 3-4 tablespoons ice-cold water For the filling: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon dried thyme […]

Yields: About 10-12 pancakes Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients: Dry: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Wet: 1 1/4 cups unsweetened plant-based milk (soy, almond, oat, etc.) 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon oil (canola or […]

Ingredients: Corn: 1 (15oz) can sweetcorn, drained (or about 2 cups of fresh/frozen corn) Flour: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon Egg: 1 large egg, lightly beaten Milk: 1/4 cup Seasonings: 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Scallions: 2-3, thinly sliced Oil: Vegetable oil or olive oil for frying Optional Add-Ins: Cheese: […]

Yields: About 1 – 1 1/4 cups Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (60ml) water 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (or more to […]

Ingredients: 200g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 100g cold unsalted butter, diced 50g caster sugar 1 large egg yolk 1-2 tablespoons ice-cold water (if needed) Instructions Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour and caster sugar. Rub in the butter: Add the diced butter to the flour mixture. Using your […]

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth, warmed 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and freshly ground black […]