Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup heavy […]

Yields: About 1/4 cup Ingredients: 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds 1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1 teaspoon green cardamom pods (or seeds from about 5 pods) 1 (2-inch) piece cinnamon stick 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg Instructions: Toast the spices: Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. […]

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 medium beets, peeled and roughly chopped 1 medium potato, peeled and chopped (optional) 4 cups vegetable broth 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar Garnishes (optional): sour cream, plain […]

Yields: 6-8 Toffee Apples Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 6-8 small, firm apples (Granny Smith is excellent for tartness) 6-8 sturdy lollipop sticks or wooden skewers 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (120ml) water 1/4 cup (60ml) golden syrup (or light corn syrup) 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar (or lemon […]

Ingredients: 1 pound fresh chestnuts Sharp paring knife or chestnut knife (optional) Instructions: Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Score the Chestnuts: Place a chestnut flat-side down on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut an “X” through the outer shell on the rounded side of the chestnut. Repeat for all […]

Yields: 8-10 slices Prep time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50-65 minutes Ingredients: 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (approx. 1 to 1 1/4 cup) 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar (can substitute brown sugar for richer flavor) 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp […]

Ingredients Choux Pastry: 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick/113g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 cup (240ml) water 4 large eggs Pastry Cream Filling: 2 cups (480ml) whole milk 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 4 large egg yolks 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep time: 10-15 minutes Cook time: 35-40 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and cubed 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for […]

Ingredients: For the Filling: 6-7 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix for a sweet-tart taste) ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces For the Crust: 2 (9-inch) store-bought pie crusts or use […]

Yields: 6 burgers Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10-12 minutes Ingredients: For the bean burgers: 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Panko breadcrumbs work great for extra crunch) 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 large egg 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 […]