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 […]
Easy-Bake Bread Recipe
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: […]
Chilli Sauce Recipe
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 […]
Quick Pickled Red Onions Recipe
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: […]
Royal Icing Recipe
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 […]
Arrabbiata Sauce Recipe
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 […]
Homemade Bagels Recipe
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 […]
Traditional Mincemeat Recipe
Ingredients: Dried Fruit: 1 cup (150g) raisins 1 cup (150g) currants ½ cup (75g) golden raisins (sultanas) ½ cup (50g) candied mixed peel Fresh Fruit: 2 large tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and finely chopped Fat: 7 ounces (200g) shredded beef suet (Or use a vegetarian suet alternative) Sweeteners: 1 cup (200g) dark […]
Gluten-Free Bread Recipe
Yields: 1 Loaf Prep Time: 15 minutes + rising time Cook Time: 35-45 minutes Ingredients: Dry Ingredients 2 cups (280g) gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (see notes) 1 cup (120g) tapioca starch/flour 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if your blend already contains it) 1 ½ teaspoons instant yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar Wet Ingredients […]
Healthy Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients: 3-4 very ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed) 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or olive oil 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) (walnuts, pecans, […]