Recipes

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: About 1/4 cup Prep Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: Core Spices 2 tablespoons ground coriander 2 tablespoons ground ginger 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked) 1 teaspoon salt Optional “Elevating” Spices 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground […]

Yields: Around 2-3 jars, depending on size Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1.5 – 2 hours Ingredients: 1 kg (2.2 lbs) red bell peppers (approx. 4 large peppers), deseeded and roughly chopped 5-6 medium-hot red chilies, deseeded and roughly chopped (adjust for heat preference) 5 cm (2 inch) piece of ginger, peeled and roughly […]

Yield: About 12 muffins Prep time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 18-20 minutes Ingredients: Dry Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt Wet Ingredients: 1 cup milk 1 large egg ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter for richer flavor) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Add-Ins: 1 […]

Ingredients: For the stir-fry: 1 tablespoon neutral oil (canola, vegetable, peanut) 1 pound protein of choice: chicken breast, shrimp, tofu, thinly sliced beef, etc. (cut into bite-sized pieces) Salt and pepper 2-3 cups mixed vegetables: broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, snap peas, mushrooms, baby corn, etc. Aromatics: 1-inch piece of ginger (minced), 3 cloves garlic (minced) […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 35-45 minutes Ingredients: For the pastry: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting) 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, diced Pinch of salt 3-4 tablespoons ice-cold water For the filling: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon dried thyme […]