Recipes

Ingredients: 200g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 100g cold unsalted butter, diced 50g caster sugar 1 large egg yolk 1-2 tablespoons ice-cold water (if needed) Instructions Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour and caster sugar. Rub in the butter: Add the diced butter to the flour mixture. Using your […]

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1 small shallot, finely minced (sub with 1/4 cup minced onion if needed) 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup whisky (Bourbon, Scotch, or Irish all work) 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup beef stock (vegetable or chicken stock can be substituted) 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon wholegrain mustard Salt and […]

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth, warmed 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and freshly ground black […]

Yields: About 1/4 cup Prep Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon paprika (use smoked paprika for an extra flavor kick) 2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a touch of heat) Instructions Measure […]

Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 1 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup mix-ins of your choice (chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, chopped nuts, etc.) Instructions: […]

Ingredients: 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes (room temperature is best) 1 large egg 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite kind) 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Cooking spray or melted butter for greasing the waffle iron Optional Flavor Boosters: 1/4 teaspoon […]

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (14.5-ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup water 1 tablespoon tomato paste ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon chili powder (more to taste, for a spicier rice) ½ teaspoon […]

Ingredients: 1 cup dried red kidney beans (soaked overnight for faster cooking, or use 2 cans drained & rinsed) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 scallion, thinly sliced 1 scotch bonnet pepper (optional, keep whole for flavor, remove before serving) 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice […]

Yields: About 2-3 cups Prep time: 5 minutes Setting time: Varies (See instructions) Ingredients: 4 cups confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar), sifted 3 tablespoons meringue powder 5-7 tablespoons warm water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or other flavoring like almond or lemon) Gel food coloring (optional) Equipment: Stand mixer or large mixing bowl Electric hand mixer Whisk […]

Ingredients: 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced (use a mandoline for even slices) ½ cup water ¼ cup distilled white vinegar ¼ cup apple cider vinegar (or additional white vinegar) 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup or honey 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat) Instructions: Prepare the onions: […]