Recipes

Ingredients: Dry Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Wet Ingredients 1 cup milk (can use buttermilk for extra tang) 1 large egg 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Plus: 1 cup fresh or […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter (or 2 tablespoons butter + 1 tablespoon olive oil for a richer flavor) 2 large onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, helps caramelization) 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 ½ cups beef broth (or vegetable broth) 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce […]

Ingredients: Puff pastry: 2 sheets, thawed if frozen Egg wash: 1 egg, beaten Fillings of your choice (See suggestions below) Equipment: Rolling pin Medium and small circular cookie cutters (or a knife to cut shapes) Baking sheet Fork Small saucepan (for some fillings) Instructions: Vol-au-vent Cases Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease […]

Yields: About 2-3 half-pint jars Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 30-45 minutes Ingredients 2 pounds fresh, ripe strawberries (about 4 cups when crushed) 4 cups granulated sugar 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed is best) ¼ teaspoon salt (optional, enhances flavor) Equipment Large, heavy-bottomed saucepan or pot Potato masher or large fork Sterilized jars […]

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 […]

Yields: About 1 – 1 1/4 cups Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (60ml) water 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (or more to […]

Ingredients: 200g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 100g cold unsalted butter, diced 50g caster sugar 1 large egg yolk 1-2 tablespoons ice-cold water (if needed) Instructions Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour and caster sugar. Rub in the butter: Add the diced butter to the flour mixture. Using your […]

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1 small shallot, finely minced (sub with 1/4 cup minced onion if needed) 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup whisky (Bourbon, Scotch, or Irish all work) 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup beef stock (vegetable or chicken stock can be substituted) 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon wholegrain mustard Salt and […]