Recipes

Yields: Around 2-3 jars, depending on size Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1.5 – 2 hours Ingredients: 1 kg (2.2 lbs) red bell peppers (approx. 4 large peppers), deseeded and roughly chopped 5-6 medium-hot red chilies, deseeded and roughly chopped (adjust for heat preference) 5 cm (2 inch) piece of ginger, peeled and roughly […]

Yield: About 12 muffins Prep time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 18-20 minutes Ingredients: Dry Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt Wet Ingredients: 1 cup milk 1 large egg ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter for richer flavor) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Add-Ins: 1 […]

Ingredients: For the stir-fry: 1 tablespoon neutral oil (canola, vegetable, peanut) 1 pound protein of choice: chicken breast, shrimp, tofu, thinly sliced beef, etc. (cut into bite-sized pieces) Salt and pepper 2-3 cups mixed vegetables: broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, snap peas, mushrooms, baby corn, etc. Aromatics: 1-inch piece of ginger (minced), 3 cloves garlic (minced) […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 35-45 minutes Ingredients: For the pastry: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting) 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, diced Pinch of salt 3-4 tablespoons ice-cold water For the filling: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon dried thyme […]

Yields: About 10-12 pancakes Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients: Dry: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Wet: 1 1/4 cups unsweetened plant-based milk (soy, almond, oat, etc.) 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon oil (canola or […]

Ingredients: For the Sponge: 225g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened 225g (1 cup) caster sugar (fine granulated sugar) 4 large eggs, at room temperature 225g (1 3/4 cups) self-raising flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 2-3 tbsp milk For the Icing: 350g (3 cups) icing sugar (powdered sugar/confectioner’s sugar) 3-4 tbsp boiling […]

Ingredients: Corn: 1 (15oz) can sweetcorn, drained (or about 2 cups of fresh/frozen corn) Flour: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon Egg: 1 large egg, lightly beaten Milk: 1/4 cup Seasonings: 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Scallions: 2-3, thinly sliced Oil: Vegetable oil or olive oil for frying Optional Add-Ins: Cheese: […]

Yields: 1 small loaf Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water (100-110°F / 38-43°C) 1 tablespoon melted butter (or vegetable oil) Equipment: Easy-Bake Oven Easy-Bake Oven baking pan Small bowl Fork or spoon Measuring cups and spoons Instructions: Mix the dry ingredients: […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40-50 minutes Chilling Time: Minimum 4 hours (preferably overnight) Ingredients: For the caramel: 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar ¼ cup (60ml) water For the custard: 3 cups (720ml) whole milk 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract) 5 large eggs ½ […]

Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 pint (2 cups) heavy cream 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (avoid pre-grated for best results) 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) Optional: 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (adds a touch of warmth) Instructions: Melt the butter: Melt […]