Yields: 8-10 slices Prep Time: 15-20 minutes Bake Time: 50-60 minutes Ingredients: For the cake: 1 and 3/4 cups (225g) self-rising flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 4 large eggs Zest of 3 lemons 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup […]
Cherry Pie Recipe
Ingredients: For the Filling: 6 cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen; if frozen, thaw and drain juices) 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on sweetness of cherries) 1/4 cup cornstarch 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces For the […]
Enchilada Sauce Recipe
Yields: About 2 ½ cups Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients: Base: 3 tablespoons olive oil (or neutral oil) 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2-3 tablespoons chili powder (adjust for desired heat level) 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon salt Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional, […]
Matar Paneer Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients: For the sauce: 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 1-inch piece of ginger, grated 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 large tomatoes, pureed (or 1 can diced tomatoes) 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (optional) 1 teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon […]
Strawberry Milkshake Recipe
Yields: 2 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Blend Time: 1-2 minutes Ingredients: 3 cups vanilla ice cream (High-quality ice cream will give you the best flavor and texture) 1 cup frozen strawberries (You can use fresh strawberries if in season, but make sure they are hulled and sliced) 1/2 cup milk (Start with less, you […]
Cajun Chicken Burgers Recipe
Ingredients: Chicken Patties: 1 lb ground chicken (or boneless, skinless chicken breasts for grinding) 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (store-bought or see ‘Spice Mix’ below) 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp olive oil Cajun Spice Mix (if making your own): 1 tbsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 […]
Cheesy Leek & Potato Pie Recipe
Ingredients: For the filling: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 3 medium leeks, thinly sliced (white and light green parts) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups milk (whole milk is best for richness) 1/2 […]
Celeriac & Potato Mash Recipe
Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 medium celeriac (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pound russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 large garlic clove, peeled and smashed (optional) 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1/4 cup milk (more […]
Crushed Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients: Potatoes: 1.5 – 2 pounds of baby Yukon Gold potatoes (or small red potatoes) Olive oil: 1/4 cup Butter: 2 tablespoons (optional, for extra richness) Garlic: 2-3 cloves, minced Herbs: Your choice! Fresh rosemary, thyme, parsley, or chives are all excellent. Roughly a tablespoon fresh, or a teaspoon dried. Salt and pepper: To taste […]
Crispy Fried Calamari & Aïoli Recipe
Ingredients: For the Calamari: 1 pound fresh or frozen (thawed) squid, cleaned and cut into rings and tentacles 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 large egg, beaten Vegetable or canola oil for frying For the Aïoli: 1/2 cup good quality mayonnaise 2 cloves […]