Ingredients: Bread: 1/2 to 3/4 loaf of a day-old crusty bread (French, Italian, sourdough) cut into 1-inch cubes (you should have about 6-8 cups) Olive Oil: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Herbs: 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning (or a blend of dried oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary) Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon Salt: 1/2 teaspoon Black […]
Oregano Tomato Sauce Recipe
Yields: About 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30-45 minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon sugar (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of […]
Chive and Onion Cream Cheese Recipe
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese (full-fat for best flavor), softened to room temperature 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion (or green onions) 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper (to taste) Optional: 1 tablespoon heavy cream or sour cream (for extra creaminess) Optional: 1/4 cup […]
Marjoram Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Ingredients: Vegetables: 1 medium zucchini, sliced 1 medium yellow squash, sliced 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 small red onion, cut into wedges 10-12 cherry tomatoes Seasoning: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon dried marjoram 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder […]
Egg-Fried Rice Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: Rice: 4 cups COOKED and CHILLED rice (long-grain jasmine or basmati is ideal) Eggs: 3 large eggs Oil: 2 tablespoons neutral oil (vegetable, canola, peanut) + 1 tablespoon for eggs Aromatics: 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece of ginger, […]
Vanilla Bean and Cardamom Cupcakes Recipe
Yields: 12 cupcakes Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 18-20 minutes Ingredients: Cupcakes: 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup (1 stick/113g) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped 1 teaspoon ground cardamom ¼ […]
Classic cheese scones Recipe
Ingredients: 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a bit of a kick) 1/2 cup (55g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 1 cup (100g) grated sharp cheddar cheese 1 large egg, lightly beaten 3/4 cup (180ml) milk, plus extra for brushing Equipment […]
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients: For the Crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full-sheet graham crackers) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For the Filling 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened at room temperature 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped (or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract) 1/2 […]
Vanilla Bean Pancakes Recipe
Ingredients Dry Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt Wet Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 2 large eggs 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 1 whole vanilla bean (or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract) For Cooking: Butter or […]
Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients: Ripe Bananas: 3-4 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups) Sugar: ¾ cup granulated sugar Brown Sugar: ½ cup packed light brown sugar Oil: ⅓ cup vegetable or canola oil (for extra moistness) Melted Butter: ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled Egg: 1 large egg Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon Flour: 1 […]