Ingredients: For the Sponge: 225g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened 225g (1 cup) caster sugar (fine granulated sugar) 4 large eggs, at room temperature 225g (1 3/4 cups) self-raising flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 2-3 tbsp milk For the Icing: 350g (3 cups) icing sugar (powdered sugar/confectioner’s sugar) 3-4 tbsp boiling […]
Simple Stir-fry Recipe
Ingredients: For the stir-fry: 1 tablespoon neutral oil (canola, vegetable, peanut) 1 pound protein of choice: chicken breast, shrimp, tofu, thinly sliced beef, etc. (cut into bite-sized pieces) Salt and pepper 2-3 cups mixed vegetables: broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, snap peas, mushrooms, baby corn, etc. Aromatics: 1-inch piece of ginger (minced), 3 cloves garlic (minced) […]
Ras el Hanout Spice Mix Recipe
Yields: About 1/4 cup Prep Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: Core Spices 2 tablespoons ground coriander 2 tablespoons ground ginger 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked) 1 teaspoon salt Optional “Elevating” Spices 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground […]
Rice & Peas Recipe
Ingredients: 1 cup dried red kidney beans (soaked overnight for faster cooking, or use 2 cans drained & rinsed) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 scallion, thinly sliced 1 scotch bonnet pepper (optional, keep whole for flavor, remove before serving) 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice […]
Mexican Rice Recipe
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (14.5-ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup water 1 tablespoon tomato paste ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon chili powder (more to taste, for a spicier rice) ½ teaspoon […]
Leftover Mashed Potato Waffles Recipe
Ingredients: 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes (room temperature is best) 1 large egg 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite kind) 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Cooking spray or melted butter for greasing the waffle iron Optional Flavor Boosters: 1/4 teaspoon […]
Alfredo Sauce Recipe
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 pint (2 cups) heavy cream 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (avoid pre-grated for best results) 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) Optional: 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (adds a touch of warmth) Instructions: Melt the butter: Melt […]
Crème Caramel Recipe
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 […]