Recipes

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: […]

Ingredients: Chilis: 400g of your preferred chili peppers. Red chilies (fresno, bird’s eye, jalapeno, etc.) are common. Choose your heat level! Aromatics: 10 garlic cloves, peeled Sweetness: 60g raw sugar (substitute with your preferred sweetener to taste) Tang: 70g apple cider vinegar (white wine vinegar or rice vinegar work too) Liquid: 200g water Salt: 1 […]

Yields: 1 small loaf Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water (100-110°F / 38-43°C) 1 tablespoon melted butter (or vegetable oil) Equipment: Easy-Bake Oven Easy-Bake Oven baking pan Small bowl Fork or spoon Measuring cups and spoons Instructions: Mix the dry ingredients: […]

Yields: Approximately 5-6 half-pint jars Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: Approximately 1-1.5 hours Ingredients: 4 lbs ripe plums: Choose any variety you like. A mix adds complexity. 2-3 cups granulated sugar: Start with 2 cups, adjust for sweetness later. 2 tbsp lemon juice: Freshly squeezed is best. 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional) 1/4 tsp […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 35-40 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 4-5 cups warm chicken or vegetable broth (low sodium is best) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 2 […]

Ingredients: 2-3 large garlic cloves, minced or pressed 1 large egg yolk, room temperature 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup extra virgin olive oil (use a mild, neutral-flavored oil) Instructions Make the base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, […]

Yields: About 12-16 dough balls Prep Time: 20 minutes Rising Time: 1-2 hours Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients – Dough Balls: 2 cups (250g) strong white bread flour 1 teaspoon (7g) instant yeast (fast-acting) 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 3/4 cup (180ml) warm water Ingredients – Garlic Butter: 1/2 cup […]

Ingredients: 3 cups raspberries (about 1 ½ pints, fresh or frozen) ¼ – ½ cup powdered sugar (start with less, add more to taste) 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Optional: 1 tablespoon Chambord or other raspberry liqueur Instructions: Prep the Raspberries: If using fresh raspberries, gently rinse them and allow them to dry. If […]

Ingredients: 3-4 very ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed) 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or olive oil 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) (walnuts, pecans, […]