Yields: About 2 ½ cups Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients: Base: 3 tablespoons olive oil (or neutral oil) 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2-3 tablespoons chili powder (adjust for desired heat level) 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon salt Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional, […]

Ingredients: For the Filling: 6 cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen; if frozen, thaw and drain juices) 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on sweetness of cherries) 1/4 cup cornstarch 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces For the […]

Ingredients: For the filling: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 3 medium leeks, thinly sliced (white and light green parts) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups milk (whole milk is best for richness) 1/2 […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 medium celeriac (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 large garlic clove, peeled and smashed (optional) 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1/4 cup milk (more […]

Ingredients: Potatoes: 1.5 – 2 pounds of baby Yukon Gold potatoes (or small red potatoes) Olive oil: 1/4 cup Butter: 2 tablespoons (optional, for extra richness) Garlic: 2-3 cloves, minced Herbs: Your choice! Fresh rosemary, thyme, parsley, or chives are all excellent. Roughly a tablespoon fresh, or a teaspoon dried. Salt and pepper: To taste […]

Ingredients: For the Meatballs: 1 lb ground lamb 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular) 1/2 small onion, finely grated 1 large egg 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (or a mix) 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon […]

Ingredients: For the Calamari: 1 pound fresh or frozen (thawed) squid, cleaned and cut into rings and tentacles 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 large egg, beaten Vegetable or canola oil for frying For the Aïoli: 1/2 cup good quality mayonnaise 2 cloves […]

Ingredients: 280g (10oz) gluten-free plain flour blend: Look for a blend specifically formulated for pastry for the best texture. 1 tsp xanthan gum: Binds the ingredients to replace the role of gluten. ½ tsp salt (savory) OR 1 tbsp caster sugar (sweet): Choose based on your intended use. 140g (5oz) cold unsalted butter, diced: Cold […]

Prep Time: 5 minutes Servings: 2 Ingredients 2 ripe bananas 3 scoops vanilla ice cream 3 scoops chocolate ice cream 3 scoops strawberry ice cream Chocolate sauce Strawberry sauce Whipped cream Maraschino cherries Chopped nuts of your choice (peanuts, almonds, pecans, etc.) Instructions Prepare the bananas: Peel the bananas and slice them lengthwise down the […]

Ingredients: 2-3 cups packed kale: Use curly kale or lacinato (dinosaur) kale, stems removed. 1/2 cup nuts: Walnuts, pine nuts, almonds, or pepitas (pumpkin seeds) – toasted for best flavor. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese: Freshly grated is best. For a vegan version, use 2-3 tablespoons nutritional yeast. 2-3 garlic cloves: Adjust to your preference. […]