Ingredients: 10-12 fresh mint leaves 1/2 lime, cut into wedges 2 teaspoons superfine sugar (or 1/2 ounce of simple syrup) 2 ounces white rum Club soda, to top Ice cubes Fresh mint sprig and lime wedge for garnish Equipment: Muddler Highball glass or sturdy collins glass Instructions: Muddle the mint, lime, and sugar: Place the […]
Easy French Toast Recipe
Ingredients Bread: Thick-sliced bread is best. Day-old or slightly stale bread is perfect since it soaks up the egg mixture without becoming too soggy. Great options include challah, brioche, sourdough, or a sturdy white bread like Texas toast. Eggs: 2 large eggs form the base of the custard. Milk: Use whole milk or 2% for […]
Easy Banana Pancakes Recipe
Yields: About 12 medium pancakes Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients 2 ripe bananas (the riper, the sweeter the pancakes!) 2 large eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup milk (any kind you prefer) 2 tablespoons butter, melted (or cooking oil […]
Party Vol-au-vents Recipe
Ingredients: Puff pastry: 2 sheets, thawed if frozen Egg wash: 1 egg, beaten Fillings of your choice (See suggestions below) Equipment: Rolling pin Medium and small circular cookie cutters (or a knife to cut shapes) Baking sheet Fork Small saucepan (for some fillings) Instructions: Vol-au-vent Cases Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease […]
American Blueberry Pancakes Recipe
Ingredients: Dry Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Wet Ingredients 1 cup milk (can use buttermilk for extra tang) 1 large egg 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Plus: 1 cup fresh or […]
Quick Fried Rice Recipe
Yields: 2-3 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: Rice: 2 cups cooked, day-old rice (chilled in the refrigerator) – long grain like jasmine is excellent Oil: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or your preferred high-heat oil (canola, peanut) Aromatics: 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger […]
Really Simple Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Yield: About 2 cups Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon orange zest (optional, but delicious) Optional Add-Ins ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts 2 tablespoons raisins or dried currants Pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg Splash […]
Easy Soda Bread Recipe
Ingredients: 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for a sweeter crust) 1 3/4 cups (420ml) buttermilk 1 large egg (optional, for richness) Optional: 1 cup (150g) raisins or currants Instructions Get started: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper […]
Stir-fried Noodles Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients: Noodles: 8-12 ounces dried noodles (like udon, soba, ramen, rice, lo mein, or thin spaghetti) Protein: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cubed or thinly sliced 1 pound extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (or other […]
Scottish Oatcakes Recipe
Ingredients: 140g rolled oats (porridge oats) 140g medium oatmeal (provides a desirable texture) 3/4 tsp salt 75g butter, melted (you can use olive oil for a lighter flavor) 100-150ml boiling water (start with less and add more if needed) Extra oatmeal or flour for rolling Instructions Preparation: Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). […]