Recipes

Yields: 1 serving Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: Milk: 1 cup of your preferred milk (whole milk, oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk all work well) Turmeric: 1 tsp ground turmeric OR 1-inch piece of fresh turmeric, peeled and grated Cinnamon: ½ tsp ground cinnamon Ginger: ½ tsp ground ginger OR […]

Yield: About 2 cups Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon orange zest (optional, but delicious) Optional Add-Ins ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts 2 tablespoons raisins or dried currants Pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg Splash […]

Ingredients: 1 kg (2.2 lbs) thin-skinned oranges (Seville oranges are ideal, but navel oranges work too) 2 lemons 2 kg (4.4 lbs) granulated sugar 2 liters (8.5 cups) water Equipment Large, heavy-bottomed pot or preserving pan Sharp knife Vegetable peeler Cheesecloth or muslin Candy thermometer (highly recommended) Sterilized jars with lids Instructions Preparation: Wash and […]

Yields: 2-3 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: Rice: 2 cups cooked, day-old rice (chilled in the refrigerator) – long grain like jasmine is excellent Oil: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or your preferred high-heat oil (canola, peanut) Aromatics: 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter (or 2 tablespoons butter + 1 tablespoon olive oil for a richer flavor) 2 large onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, helps caramelization) 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 ½ cups beef broth (or vegetable broth) 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce […]

Ingredients: Dry Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Wet Ingredients 1 cup milk (can use buttermilk for extra tang) 1 large egg 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Plus: 1 cup fresh or […]

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 […]