Beauty From Within”

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A botanical drink to nudge natural collagen production.

  • Ingredients: 5-6 whole cloves (crushed), 1 cm fresh ginger (sliced), ¼ tsp ground turmeric, 250 ml water, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp raw honey, 8 mint leaves, and a pinch of black pepper.

  • Method: 1. Boil water with cloves, ginger, and turmeric. Simmer for 5 mins. 2. Turn off heat; let sit for 2 mins (to protect Vitamin C). 3. Strain into a mug. Stir in lemon juice, honey, black pepper, and mint. 4. When to drink: In the morning on an empty stomach for maximum absorption.

2. Yogurt Soufflé Cake (Yolk & Meringue)

The light-as-air “Cotton” cake from your first list.

  • The Yolk Base: 3 egg yolks, 240 g sugar-free yogurt, 30 g cake flour, 10 g cornstarch, 1 lemon (zest + 1 tsp juice), 2 pinches salt.

  • The Meringue: 3 egg whites (cold), 50 g sugar, ½ tsp cream of tartar.

  • Method:

    1. Whisk the yolk-based ingredients until smooth.

    2. Whip egg whites with cream of tartar and sugar until soft peaks form.

    3. Gently fold the meringue into the yolk base (do not stir!).

    4. Bake in a water bath at 150°C (300°F) for 60–70 mins.

    5. Cool in the oven with the door cracked for 10 mins before removing.

3. Lemon Crinkle Sugar Cookies

Soft, chewy cookies with a beautiful “cracked” powdered sugar finish.

  • Ingredients: 1 ½ cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp salt, 1 cup butter (softened), 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and extra powdered sugar for rolling.

  • Method:

    1. Cream butter and sugar. Add egg, zest, and juice.

    2. Mix in dry ingredients. Chill dough for 60 mins.

    3. Roll into balls. Roll in granulated sugar first, then heavily in powdered sugar.

    4. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 10–12 mins.

4. Family-Gathering Chicken Croissants

Savory-sweet mini sandwiches that disappear fast.

  • The Salad: 3 cups shredded chicken, 1 cup mayo, 1 cup halved grapes, 2 stalks diced celery, 2 green onions, 1 tbsp fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon juice, and salt/pepper.

  • The Assembly: 12–15 mini croissants, butter lettuce.

  • Method:

    1. Mix mayo and seasonings. Toss with chicken, grapes, celery, and onions.

    2. Chill for 30 mins to set the flavors.

    3. Slice croissants, add a lettuce leaf (to prevent sogginess), and fill generously.

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