Recipes

Yields: About 1/4 cup Ingredients: 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds 1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1 teaspoon green cardamom pods (or seeds from about 5 pods) 1 (2-inch) piece cinnamon stick 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg Instructions: Toast the spices: Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: For the Maple Apple Pecan Topping: 3 medium eating apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Golden Delicious or Pink Lady work well) 25g butter (about 2 tablespoons) 85g pecan halves, roughly chopped 175ml maple syrup (about ¾ cup) For the Buttermilk Pancakes: 100g plain […]

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 medium beets, peeled and roughly chopped 1 medium potato, peeled and chopped (optional) 4 cups vegetable broth 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar Garnishes (optional): sour cream, plain […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35-45 minutes Ingredients: Base: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 500g (about 1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 250g (about 8 oz) mixed mushrooms (button, cremini, shiitake), sliced 1 tbsp plain flour 400ml (1 […]

Yields: 6-8 Toffee Apples Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 6-8 small, firm apples (Granny Smith is excellent for tartness) 6-8 sturdy lollipop sticks or wooden skewers 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (120ml) water 1/4 cup (60ml) golden syrup (or light corn syrup) 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar (or lemon […]

Ingredients: 1 pound fresh chestnuts Sharp paring knife or chestnut knife (optional) Instructions: Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Score the Chestnuts: Place a chestnut flat-side down on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut an “X” through the outer shell on the rounded side of the chestnut. Repeat for all […]

Yields: 8-10 slices Prep time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50-65 minutes Ingredients: 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (approx. 1 to 1 1/4 cup) 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar (can substitute brown sugar for richer flavor) 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp […]

Ingredients: Rice: 2 cups cooked long grain white rice (preferably day-old, refrigerated) Prawns: 1 lb large prawns, peeled, deveined, and tails removed Aromatics: 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped Vegetables: 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed) 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper (optional) Eggs: 2 large eggs, […]

Yields: 2-3 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients: For the salmon: 1 (12-ounce) salmon fillet, skin removed 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil For the fried rice: 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old for the best texture) 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 […]

Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats (use gluten-free if needed) 1 ripe banana (mashed) 2 large eggs 1/2 cup milk (plant-based or regular) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Toppings (optional): fresh fruit, maple syrup, honey, nuts, nut butter Instructions: Make oat flour: In a blender or […]