Recipes

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (or ghee for a more traditional flavor) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 4-5 cardamom pods, lightly crushed 2-3 whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 bay leaf 1 ½ cups basmati rice 2 ½ cups boiling water (chicken or vegetable stock provides extra flavor) […]

Ingredients: 1 ½ ounces vodka (preferably citrus vodka) 1 ounce Cointreau (orange liqueur) ½ ounce fresh lime juice ½ ounce cranberry juice cocktail (not pure cranberry juice, which is too tart) Ice Lime wedge or orange twist for garnish Instructions: Chill your glass: Place a martini glass in the freezer to get it nice and […]

Yields: About 12 medium pancakes Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients 2 ripe bananas (the riper, the sweeter the pancakes!) 2 large eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup milk (any kind you prefer) 2 tablespoons butter, melted (or cooking oil […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients 3 cups (720 ml) whole milk 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 4 large egg yolks 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch of salt Instructions Heat the milk: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the milk to a […]

Ingredients Bread: Thick-sliced bread is best. Day-old or slightly stale bread is perfect since it soaks up the egg mixture without becoming too soggy. Great options include challah, brioche, sourdough, or a sturdy white bread like Texas toast. Eggs: 2 large eggs form the base of the custard. Milk: Use whole milk or 2% for […]

Yields: About 2-3 half-pint jars Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 30-45 minutes Ingredients 2 pounds fresh, ripe strawberries (about 4 cups when crushed) 4 cups granulated sugar 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed is best) ¼ teaspoon salt (optional, enhances flavor) Equipment Large, heavy-bottomed saucepan or pot Potato masher or large fork Sterilized jars […]

Ingredients: Puff pastry: 2 sheets, thawed if frozen Egg wash: 1 egg, beaten Fillings of your choice (See suggestions below) Equipment: Rolling pin Medium and small circular cookie cutters (or a knife to cut shapes) Baking sheet Fork Small saucepan (for some fillings) Instructions: Vol-au-vent Cases Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease […]

Yields: 12-14 cupcakes Prep Time: 20 minutes Bake Time: 18-22 minutes Ingredients: Dry Ingredients 1 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch process or natural) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Wet Ingredients 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and […]

Yields: About 2 cups Prep time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients Base: 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar Sweeteners: 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark) 2 tablespoons molasses (optional, but adds rich depth) Flavor Boosters: 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1 […]

Ingredients For the Dough: 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk (about 110°F/43°C) 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast or quick rise/instant yeast 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 1 large egg 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 teaspoon salt 4 to 4 1/2 cups (500g to 560g) all-purpose flour For the […]