Recipes

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 […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients 3 cups (720 ml) whole milk 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 4 large egg yolks 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch of salt Instructions Heat the milk: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the milk to a […]

Ingredients Bread: Thick-sliced bread is best. Day-old or slightly stale bread is perfect since it soaks up the egg mixture without becoming too soggy. Great options include challah, brioche, sourdough, or a sturdy white bread like Texas toast. Eggs: 2 large eggs form the base of the custard. Milk: Use whole milk or 2% for […]

Ingredients: 10-12 fresh mint leaves 1/2 lime, cut into wedges 2 teaspoons superfine sugar (or 1/2 ounce of simple syrup) 2 ounces white rum Club soda, to top Ice cubes Fresh mint sprig and lime wedge for garnish Equipment: Muddler Highball glass or sturdy collins glass Instructions: Muddle the mint, lime, and sugar: Place the […]

Yields: 12-14 cupcakes Prep Time: 20 minutes Bake Time: 18-22 minutes Ingredients: Dry Ingredients 1 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch process or natural) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Wet Ingredients 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and […]

Yields: About 2 cups Prep time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients Base: 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar Sweeteners: 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark) 2 tablespoons molasses (optional, but adds rich depth) Flavor Boosters: 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1 […]

Ingredients For the Dough: 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk (about 110°F/43°C) 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast or quick rise/instant yeast 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 1 large egg 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 teaspoon salt 4 to 4 1/2 cups (500g to 560g) all-purpose flour For the […]