Yields: About 2 ½ cups Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time (if roasting): 40-60 minutes Ingredients: 1-2 medium beets (about 1 lb total weight) 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup tahini 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling) 1/2 […]

Ingredients: 2 sticks (1 cup, 226g) unsalted butter 1 1/4 cups (248g) granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1/3 cup (40g) all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup (63g) unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup (8 oz) fresh raspberries 1/2 cup (85g) semi-sweet chocolate chips […]

Ingredients: Pasta: 1 pound dried pasta (spaghetti, linguine, penne, or your favorite shape). Olive Oil: 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Aromatics: 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped 3-4 cloves garlic, minced Flavor Enhancers (select one or more for variety): 4-5 anchovy fillets (optional, for deeper flavor) 1/4 cup capers, rinsed 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes […]

Ingredients: Ribs: 3-4 pounds pork ribs (spare ribs or baby back ribs work great) Dry Rub: 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra smokiness) 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat) Sticky Glaze: […]

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 5 ounces fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 large eggs 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional) Fresh herbs for garnish (optional, such as […]

Yields: 12 muffins Prep time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20-22 minutes Ingredients: Dry Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt Wet Ingredients: ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled ¾ cup (180g) plain yogurt (or sour cream) 2 […]

Ingredients For the pastry: 3 1/3 cups (400g) all-purpose flour 11 ounces (315g) very cold unsalted butter, diced 1/4 cup (60g) cold lard (optional, for extra flakiness) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (120ml) ice-cold water, plus more if needed For the filling: 1 cup (150g) dried currants 1/2 cup (110g) packed dark brown sugar 1/4 […]

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup red wine (preferably a dry, full-bodied wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot) 1 cup beef or chicken broth 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Instructions: Make the Roux: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, […]

Ingredients For the Bacon and Egg Cups 6 strips of thick-cut bacon 6 large eggs Salt and pepper to taste Nonstick cooking spray For the Guac-Kale-Mole 2 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped 1/4 cup finely chopped kale 3-4 tablespoons chopped cilantro 3 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1/2 lime Salt and pepper to taste Instructions […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 12 ounces spaghetti, linguine, or bucatini 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 large eggs + 2 large egg yolks 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 1/2 teaspoon […]