Ingredients: 200g (7 oz) smoked salmon: Use good quality smoked salmon for the best flavor. 200g (7 oz) full-fat cream cheese: Softened to room temperature. 2-3 tablespoons crème fraîche: Or you can substitute sour cream or plain yogurt. Juice of 1/2 lemon: Adjust to your taste preference. 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill: Or slightly less […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: Beef: 1 pound flank, sirloin, or other tender cut, thinly sliced across the grain. Vegetables: 1 medium onion, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 cup broccoli florets 1 cup sliced carrots ½ cup snow peas or snap peas Marinade: 2 tablespoons soy […]

Ingredients: 2 ounces vodka: Use your favorite brand. 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice: Fresh is key for that bright lemon flavor. 1/2 ounce triple sec: Cointreau is a popular option, but any triple sec works. 1 ounce simple syrup: Or adjust to taste depending on your desired sweetness. Sugar: For rimming the glass Lemon […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35-40 minutes Ingredients: Sausages: 1 lb (about 8) of your favorite sausages (pork, beef, chicken, vegetarian, etc.) 1 tablespoon olive oil Sticky Onion Gravy: 2-3 large onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for extra sweetness) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon […]

Yields: 6-8 Servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 8-10 hours (slow cooker, low heat) Ingredients: Pork: 4-5 pound boneless pork shoulder (also called pork butt) Spice Rub: 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 […]

Yields: 12 muffins Prep Time: 15-20 minutes Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients: Dry Ingredients: 200g (1 2/3 cups) self-raising flour 50g (1/2 cup) wholemeal flour 100g (1/2 cup) golden caster sugar (or granulated sugar) 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 100g (2/3 cup) sultanas Wet Ingredients: 125ml (1/2 cup) milk (or milk alternative) […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients: For the filling: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon smoked […]

Yields: 8-10 slices Prep Time: 15-20 minutes Bake Time: 50-60 minutes Ingredients: For the cake: 1 and 3/4 cups (225g) self-rising flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 4 large eggs Zest of 3 lemons 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup […]

Ingredients: Chicken Patties: 1 lb ground chicken (or boneless, skinless chicken breasts for grinding) 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (store-bought or see ‘Spice Mix’ below) 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp olive oil Cajun Spice Mix (if making your own): 1 tbsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 […]

Yields: 2 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Blend Time: 1-2 minutes Ingredients: 3 cups vanilla ice cream (High-quality ice cream will give you the best flavor and texture) 1 cup frozen strawberries (You can use fresh strawberries if in season, but make sure they are hulled and sliced) 1/2 cup milk (Start with less, you […]