Recipes

Ingredients: 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes (room temperature is best) 1 large egg 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite kind) 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Cooking spray or melted butter for greasing the waffle iron Optional Flavor Boosters: 1/4 teaspoon […]

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (14.5-ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup water 1 tablespoon tomato paste ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon chili powder (more to taste, for a spicier rice) ½ teaspoon […]

Ingredients: 1 cup dried red kidney beans (soaked overnight for faster cooking, or use 2 cans drained & rinsed) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 scallion, thinly sliced 1 scotch bonnet pepper (optional, keep whole for flavor, remove before serving) 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice […]

Yields: About 2-3 cups Prep time: 5 minutes Setting time: Varies (See instructions) Ingredients: 4 cups confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar), sifted 3 tablespoons meringue powder 5-7 tablespoons warm water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or other flavoring like almond or lemon) Gel food coloring (optional) Equipment: Stand mixer or large mixing bowl Electric hand mixer Whisk […]

Ingredients: 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced (use a mandoline for even slices) ½ cup water ¼ cup distilled white vinegar ¼ cup apple cider vinegar (or additional white vinegar) 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup or honey 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat) Instructions: Prepare the onions: […]

Ingredients: Chilis: 400g of your preferred chili peppers. Red chilies (fresno, bird’s eye, jalapeno, etc.) are common. Choose your heat level! Aromatics: 10 garlic cloves, peeled Sweetness: 60g raw sugar (substitute with your preferred sweetener to taste) Tang: 70g apple cider vinegar (white wine vinegar or rice vinegar work too) Liquid: 200g water Salt: 1 […]

Yields: 8 bagels Prep time: 20 minutes + rising time Cook time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients Dough: 1 and 1/4 cups (300 ml) warm water (105-115°F/ 40-46°C) 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or honey 2 and 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast 4 cups (500g) bread flour 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt Water bath: 2 quarts […]

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 4-5 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) 2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil Instructions: Sauté […]

Yields: Approximately 5-6 half-pint jars Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: Approximately 1-1.5 hours Ingredients: 4 lbs ripe plums: Choose any variety you like. A mix adds complexity. 2-3 cups granulated sugar: Start with 2 cups, adjust for sweetness later. 2 tbsp lemon juice: Freshly squeezed is best. 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional) 1/4 tsp […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 35-40 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 4-5 cups warm chicken or vegetable broth (low sodium is best) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 2 […]