Recipes

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus marinating time) Cook Time: 45-60 minutes Ingredients Spice Paste: 15-20 dried Kashmiri chilies (for vibrant color and mild heat) 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon black peppercorns ½ teaspoon cardamom seeds ½ teaspoon cloves 4-6 garlic cloves 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients: Marinade: 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper For the Curry: 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients: For the beef and marinade: 1 lb flank steak (or other thinly sliceable beef like sirloin) sliced thinly against the grain 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp sesame oil 1/2 tsp black pepper For the sauce: 1/4 cup soy sauce […]

Ingredients: 2 cups dry roasted peanuts: Choose salted or unsalted depending on your preference. 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup: (optional, for sweetness) Pinch of salt: (optional, if using unsalted peanuts) 1 teaspoon neutral-flavored oil: (optional, for extra creaminess – try peanut oil or vegetable oil) Equipment: Food processor Rubber spatula Airtight jar or container […]

Ingredients: For the beet puree: 3-4 medium-sized beets, roasted or boiled 1/4 cup vegetable broth (or water) For the risotto: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 4-5 cups hot vegetable broth Salt and freshly ground black […]

Ingredients: 500g (1lb) dried split peas (Green or yellow work great) 1.2kg (2.6lbs) ham hock, smoked or unsmoked (Or a meaty leftover ham bone) 1 medium onion, diced 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme) 2 bay leaves 1 tsp freshly ground […]

Choose Your Pink Lemonade Adventure: 1. Classic Pink Lemonade Yields: About 8 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Chill time: At least 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 5-6 lemons) 6 cups cold water 2-3 tablespoons cranberry juice (for color) Instructions: Make the simple syrup: In a […]

Ingredients: 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 6 tablespoons (85g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 2/3 cup (160ml) heavy cream (or whole milk for a lighter version) 1 large egg 1 tablespoon milk or cream, for brushing the tops Instructions: Prep: Preheat […]

Classic Brown Loaf: Ingredients: 250g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting 250g wholemeal flour 200ml warm water 1 tsp salt 1 free-range egg, beaten 50g porridge oats Instructions: Combine the white flour, wholemeal flour, warm water, and salt in a large bowl. Mix well with a dough whisk or wooden spoon until a […]

This recipe combines the rich, fudgy goodness of brownies with the fluffy texture of cake, resulting in a decadent and crowd-pleasing dessert. It’s also super simple to make, requiring minimal effort for a delicious outcome. Ingredients: Cake Batter: 1 box (15.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix 1 box (18.3 ounces) fudge brownie mix 4 large eggs, […]