Vegetable Gratin Bake Ingredients Recap: Vegetables: 12 oz total of Carrots, Potatoes, and Zucchini. Aromatics: 5.5 oz Onion, 2-3 cloves Garlic. Binder: 3 Eggs, 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil. Seasoning: 1 tsp Salt, Pepper, and fresh herbs (like parsley or dill). Breading: 3 tbsp Breadcrumbs or 2 slices of crushed bran bread. Instructions Grate the Vegetables: … Read more
The Homemade Butter Cookies Before making the sausage, you’ll need to bake the cookie base using your ingredients: Prep: Mix 2 eggs, salt, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla sugar. Fold in the flour and baking powder to form a dough. Bake: Shape into small cookies and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 12–15 minutes until … Read more
Homemade Healthy Digestive Biscuits Yields: Approximately 15-20 biscuits Detailed Ingredients The Base: 1 ½ cups (240g) whole wheat flour (Atta) Sweetener: ½ cup (75g) powdered sugar Fat: ½ cup (130g) cold butter (cubed) Leavening: 1 tsp baking powder Liquid: 5 tbsp cold milk Flavor: ¼ tsp salt (only if using unsalted butter) Step-by-Step Instructions 1. … Read more
Spinach and Feta Sun Pie A golden puff pastry masterpiece perfect for sharing. Detailed Ingredients The Pastry: 2 sheets of round, chilled Puff Pastry (approx. 25cm to 30cm each) The Filling: 300g Fresh Spinach (chopped and sautéed until wilted) 200g Feta Cheese (crumbled) 100g Ricotta or Cream Cheese (to bind) 1 Large Egg (for the … Read more
Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Cake The secret to this cake’s fudgy texture is the combination of evaporated milk and boiling water, which “blooms” the cocoa for a deep flavor. Detailed Ingredients The Dry Base: 300g plain flour 100g cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda (reduced from 1 tsp for a better rise) … Read more
Churros with Nutella Detailed Ingredients The Dough: 250ml Water 50g Unsalted Butter 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar 1/2 tsp Salt 225g All-purpose Flour 1 Large Egg (room temperature) 1 tsp Vanilla Extract The Coating: 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon The Filling: 1 cup Nutella (or any chocolate-hazelnut spread) For Frying: Neutral oil (Vegetable … Read more
Chef’s Italian Christmas Bread (Ghirlanda di Natale) This method uses a slow-rise technique to ensure the bread stays soft for days. Detailed Ingredients The Dough: 500g (approx. 4 cups) Strong Bread Flour 250ml Warm Milk (not hot) 7g Active Dry Yeast (1 sachet) 80g Sugar 1 tsp Salt 1 Large Egg + 1 Egg Yolk … Read more
Mediterranean Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup This Mediterranean hearty beef and vegetable soup is a comforting, nourishing dish that’s perfect for any season. Tender chunks of beef are simmered with a variety of colorful vegetables, creating a rich, flavorful broth. Diced potatoes, carrots, celery, green beans, peas, and corn add texture, sweetness, and substance, while … Read more
Mediterranean Cranberry Honey Glazed Cauliflower Steaks with Burrata Mediterranean cranberry honey glazed cauliflower steaks with burrata are a beautiful example of how vegetables can feel truly special. Thick slices of cauliflower are roasted until golden and tender, then brushed with a glossy cranberry honey glaze that balances sweet, tart, and savory flavors. The natural nuttiness … Read more
Famous No-Fail Sugar Pie Ingredients 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust 2 cups packed brown sugar (dark brown sugar is preferred for a deeper caramel flavor) ½ cup all-purpose flour (to help it set without eggs) 1 ½ cups evaporated milk or heavy cream 4 tbsp butter (real butter, no substitutions) 1 tsp vanilla extract A … Read more