Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25-30 minutes Ingredients: For the chicken: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 large egg, beaten 1/4 cup vegetable oil For the sauce: 1/3 cup honey […]

Ingredients For the filling: 3-4 medium Granny Smith apples (or a mix of sweet and tart apples) 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (30g) packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional) Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice For the […]

Ingredients: 4 large eggs 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (30g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Instructions: Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. Eggs and Sugar: In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of […]

Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes: Russet, Yukon Gold, or red potatoes all work well. 1/4 cup olive oil: You can use other high heat oils like avocado oil. 1 tablespoon dried herbs: Choose your favorites (rosemary, thyme, Italian seasoning, etc.) 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Optional: Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chopped fresh […]

Ingredients: 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 6 tablespoons (90g) unsalted butter, cut into cubes ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream, room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ¾ teaspoon flaky sea salt (or ½ teaspoon regular table salt) Equipment: Medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan Whisk Heatproof spatula (optional) Jar or airtight container for storage Instructions: Caramelize the Sugar: […]

Ingredients: 1 medium-sized celeriac (celery root) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon mixed dried herbs (your preference – thyme, rosemary, oregano, parsley all work well) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4-5 cloves garlic, unpeeled Optional: 1 tablespoon butter Instructions: Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prep the Celeriac: Thoroughly scrub the […]

Ingredients: 1 kg rhubarb (washed, trimmed, and chopped into 2cm pieces) 1 kg granulated sugar 50g fresh ginger (peeled and finely grated or chopped) 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed) 50g crystallized ginger (finely chopped, optional) Equipment: Large, non-reactive saucepan or preserving pan Wooden spoon Sterilized jars with lids and rings (half-pint or pint jars […]

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced (optional) 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 pound ground beef or turkey (optional) 3 cups cooked black beans, or 2 (15 oz) cans, drained and rinsed 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, fire-roasted preferred […]

Ingredients Dried Fruit: 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, sultanas, golden raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots, chopped dates, etc.) ½ cup chopped candied peel (optional) ¼ cup brandy, rum, or orange juice (for soaking) Spices: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon mixed spice Pinch of ground cloves (optional) Wet: 1 cup water […]

This recipe creates a delicious blackberry liqueur, also known as Crème de Mure, perfect for sipping on its own or using in cocktails. Here’s a comprehensive guide with full instructions: Ingredients: 5 cups (700g) blackberries, fresh and ripe 1 bottle (750ml) red wine, medium-bodied 1.5 cups (300g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (120ml) vodka or gin […]