Ingredients: 8 tbsp unsalted butter 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar ¾ cups unsweetened cocoa powder ½ tsp kosher salt 2 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup beet puree (you can adjust the amount based on your preference for beet flavor) ¾ cups unbleached flour ½ tsp baking powder ½ cup dark chocolate chunks […]
Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup Recipe
Yields: 4-6 servings Prep time: 10-15 minutes Cook time: 35-40 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and cubed 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for […]
Creamy Beetroot Risotto Recipe
Ingredients: For the beet puree: 3-4 medium-sized beets, roasted or boiled 1/4 cup vegetable broth (or water) For the risotto: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 4-5 cups hot vegetable broth Salt and freshly ground black […]
Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe
Ingredients: 2 cups dry roasted peanuts: Choose salted or unsalted depending on your preference. 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup: (optional, for sweetness) Pinch of salt: (optional, if using unsalted peanuts) 1 teaspoon neutral-flavored oil: (optional, for extra creaminess – try peanut oil or vegetable oil) Equipment: Food processor Rubber spatula Airtight jar or container […]
Quick Beef & Broccoli Noodles Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients: For the beef and marinade: 1 lb flank steak (or other thinly sliceable beef like sirloin) sliced thinly against the grain 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp sesame oil 1/2 tsp black pepper For the sauce: 1/4 cup soy sauce […]
Mild Chicken Curry Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients: Marinade: 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper For the Curry: 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced […]
Easy Fluffy Scones Recipe
Ingredients: 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 6 tablespoons (85g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 2/3 cup (160ml) heavy cream (or whole milk for a lighter version) 1 large egg 1 tablespoon milk or cream, for brushing the tops Instructions: Prep: Preheat […]
Pink Lemonade Recipe
Choose Your Pink Lemonade Adventure: 1. Classic Pink Lemonade Yields: About 8 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Chill time: At least 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 5-6 lemons) 6 cups cold water 2-3 tablespoons cranberry juice (for color) Instructions: Make the simple syrup: In a […]
Slow Cooker Pea & Ham Soup Recipe
Ingredients: 500g (1lb) dried split peas (Green or yellow work great) 1.2kg (2.6lbs) ham hock, smoked or unsmoked (Or a meaty leftover ham bone) 1 medium onion, diced 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme) 2 bay leaves 1 tsp freshly ground […]
Easy Chocolate Brownie Cake Recipe
This recipe combines the rich, fudgy goodness of brownies with the fluffy texture of cake, resulting in a decadent and crowd-pleasing dessert. It’s also super simple to make, requiring minimal effort for a delicious outcome. Ingredients: Cake Batter: 1 box (15.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix 1 box (18.3 ounces) fudge brownie mix 4 large eggs, […]