Recipes

Ingredients For the meringue: 4 large egg whites (at room temperature) 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the topping: 2 cups heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups fresh strawberries, […]

Yields: About 1 1/2 Cups Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients 4 large egg yolks 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (120ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 3-4 lemons) 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (from about 2 lemons) 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into […]

Ingredients: For the Crust: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed 4 tablespoons vegetable shortening, cold and cubed 3-5 tablespoons ice water For the Lemon Filling: 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups water 6 large egg […]

Ingredients: 4 large egg whites (room temperature) 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup superfine sugar (also called caster sugar) Equipment: Large, clean mixing bowl (glass or metal) Electric hand mixer or stand mixer Baking sheet Parchment paper Instructions: Preheat Oven and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C). Line a […]

Ingredients: For the fairy cakes: 100g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened 100g (1/2 cup) caster sugar (superfine sugar) 2 large eggs 100g (3/4 cup) self-raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the icing: 150g (1 1/4 cup) icing sugar (powdered sugar/ confectioner’s sugar) 2-3 tablespoons warm water Food coloring (optional) Sprinkles […]

Yields: About 3 cups Prep time: 15 minutes Ingredients: Tomatoes: 1 ½ pounds ripe Roma tomatoes, cored and diced (or use a combination of vine-ripe, heirloom, or cherry tomatoes) Onion: ½ cup diced onion (yellow, white, or red – your preference) Peppers: 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced (adjust for desired heat level, substitute […]

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup whole milk (or another milk of your choice) Instructions: Make the Roux: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour until you get a smooth, thick paste. This paste is […]

Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats (or oat flour for a smoother texture) 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (or your favorite flavor) 1 large ripe banana 2 large eggs 1/2 cup milk (plant-based like almond milk or regular milk both work) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, […]

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (or ghee for a more traditional flavor) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 4-5 cardamom pods, lightly crushed 2-3 whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 bay leaf 1 ½ cups basmati rice 2 ½ cups boiling water (chicken or vegetable stock provides extra flavor) […]

Yields: About 12 medium pancakes Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients 2 ripe bananas (the riper, the sweeter the pancakes!) 2 large eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup milk (any kind you prefer) 2 tablespoons butter, melted (or cooking oil […]