Recipes

Yields: About 12 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus rising times) Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients For the Sponge: 1/3 cup warm whole milk (100-110 degrees F / 38-43 degrees C) 2 1/4 teaspoons (one packet) active dry yeast or instant yeast 1 large egg 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour For the Dough: 1/3 cup […]

Yields: 1 Loaf Prep Time: 15 minutes + rising time Cook Time: 35-45 minutes Ingredients: Dry Ingredients 2 cups (280g) gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (see notes) 1 cup (120g) tapioca starch/flour 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if your blend already contains it) 1 ½ teaspoons instant yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar Wet Ingredients […]

Ingredients: Dried Fruit: 1 cup (150g) raisins 1 cup (150g) currants ½ cup (75g) golden raisins (sultanas) ½ cup (50g) candied mixed peel Fresh Fruit: 2 large tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and finely chopped Fat: 7 ounces (200g) shredded beef suet (Or use a vegetarian suet alternative) Sweeteners: 1 cup (200g) dark […]

Yields: 8 bagels Prep time: 20 minutes + rising time Cook time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients Dough: 1 and 1/4 cups (300 ml) warm water (105-115°F/ 40-46°C) 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or honey 2 and 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast 4 cups (500g) bread flour 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt Water bath: 2 quarts […]

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 4-5 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) 2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil Instructions: Sauté […]

Ingredients: Spices: 2 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp white peppercorns Aromatics: 15-20 small green Thai chilies or serrano peppers (adjust for heat preference) 6-8 cloves garlic, peeled 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed, tough outer layers removed, finely chopped 1-inch piece fresh ginger (or galangal), peeled and grated 1 tablespoon shrimp paste (belacan) […]

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 large egg 1 cup milk (or dairy-free substitute) 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil Optional add-ins (see suggestions below) Equipment: Large mixing bowl Whisk Large skillet or griddle Spatula Instructions: Combine dry ingredients: In the large mixing bowl, […]

Ingredients: 2 large red bell peppers 1 (14-15 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained (If you don’t have these, you can substitute an extra bell pepper to roast) 1/2 cup almonds (marcona almonds are traditional, but regular work too) 1/4 cup slivered almonds (for an extra touch) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh […]

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium potato, peeled and diced (optional, adds body) 10 oz (300g) frozen peas (or equivalent amount of fresh peas) 4 cups (1 liter) vegetable or chicken broth 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish 1/4 […]

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2 large carrots, diced 2 celery stalks (optional), diced 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed 4 cups vegetable broth or water 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1/2 large lemon) Optional toppings: Chopped fresh parsley, […]