Recipes

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30-40 minutes Ingredients: Fries: 2 lbs russet potatoes, cut into fries (or use frozen fries) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon garlic powder Cheese Sauce: 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 ½ cups shredded […]

Ingredients: 140g rolled oats (porridge oats) 140g medium oatmeal (provides a desirable texture) 3/4 tsp salt 75g butter, melted (you can use olive oil for a lighter flavor) 100-150ml boiling water (start with less and add more if needed) Extra oatmeal or flour for rolling Instructions Preparation: Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). […]

Ingredients Choux Pastry: 1 cup (250 ml) water 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour 4 large eggs, room temperature Vanilla Pastry Cream Filling: 3 large egg yolks 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch 2 cups (500 ml) whole milk 1 teaspoon […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients: Noodles: 8-12 ounces dried noodles (like udon, soba, ramen, rice, lo mein, or thin spaghetti) Protein: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cubed or thinly sliced 1 pound extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (or other […]

Ingredients: For the crumble topping: 125g plain flour 75g cold butter, cubed 75g rolled oats 50g caster sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional) For the fruit filling: 500g apples (a mix of sweet and tart varieties like Bramley and Cox apples work well) 250g blackberries 100g caster sugar (adjust to taste depending on the sweetness […]

Ingredients: 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for a sweeter crust) 1 3/4 cups (420ml) buttermilk 1 large egg (optional, for richness) Optional: 1 cup (150g) raisins or currants Instructions Get started: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper […]

Yield: About 2 cups Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon orange zest (optional, but delicious) Optional Add-Ins ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts 2 tablespoons raisins or dried currants Pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg Splash […]

Yields: 1 serving Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: Milk: 1 cup of your preferred milk (whole milk, oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk all work well) Turmeric: 1 tsp ground turmeric OR 1-inch piece of fresh turmeric, peeled and grated Cinnamon: ½ tsp ground cinnamon Ginger: ½ tsp ground ginger OR […]

Yields: 2-3 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: Rice: 2 cups cooked, day-old rice (chilled in the refrigerator) – long grain like jasmine is excellent Oil: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or your preferred high-heat oil (canola, peanut) Aromatics: 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger […]

Ingredients: 1 kg (2.2 lbs) thin-skinned oranges (Seville oranges are ideal, but navel oranges work too) 2 lemons 2 kg (4.4 lbs) granulated sugar 2 liters (8.5 cups) water Equipment Large, heavy-bottomed pot or preserving pan Sharp knife Vegetable peeler Cheesecloth or muslin Candy thermometer (highly recommended) Sterilized jars with lids Instructions Preparation: Wash and […]