1 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup cornstarch1/2 teaspoon salt2 1/2 cups whole milk4 large egg yolks3 tablespoons unsalted butter1 teaspoon vanilla extractWhipped cream (optional, for topping)Extra butterscotch chips or caramel sauce for garnish (optional) Directions: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt.Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. […]

Ingredients   1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk 1 ½ cups ice cold water 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix 3 cups heavy cream 4 cups sliced barely ripe bananas, (see note) 1 (12 oz.) box Nilla Wafers Equipment Large Glass Bowl Hand Mixer (for making whipped cream) Instructions  In a large bowl, beat together the sweetened condensed milk and 1 ½ cups ice cold water until well combined – about 1 […]

Ingredients For the marinade: ▢1 teaspoon cornstarch ▢1 teaspoon light soy sauce ▢1 teaspoon oil For the rest of the dish: ▢2 chicken breasts (12 ounces) (sliced into strips) ▢1/2 cup chicken stock (or water) ▢1/2 tablespoon cornstarch ▢1 pound snow peas (trimmed and washed) ▢1 tablespoon oil ▢1 clove garlic (minced) ▢1 tablespoon shaoxing wine ▢1 tablespoon light soy ▢1 teaspoon oyster sauce ▢1/2 teaspoon sesame oil ▢½ teaspoon salt ▢Fresh ground white pepper ▢1/8 teaspoon sugar Instructions Mix the cornstarch, light soy sauce, and oil in […]

Ingredients: 2 pounds beef stew meat 3 cloves minced garlic 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or lime juice 1 cup beef broth 2 tsp cumin 1 tbsp oregano 2 tsp smoked paprika 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo 2 tsp salt Instructions: blend broth, lime juice, garlic, chipotle and spices pour over beef in crock pot […]

Ingredients   ▢1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 8 cups) ▢3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil ▢1 1/2 tsp. paprika ▢1 tsp. kosher salt ▢1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper ▢3 garlic cloves, minced ▢2 to 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese ▢Juice of 1/2 lemon Instructions  Place a large rimmed baking sheet on the center rack of the oven; preheat oven to 450ºF.Cut the cauliflower into small florets and add to a large bowl. […]

Ingredients  For the crispy shallots (skip if using shop-bought version) ▢250 ml neutral cooking oil, about 1 cup ▢140 g shallots (or red onion), thinly sliced, about 5oz For the pork ▢2 pounds pork but ▢1 head of garlic, minced ▢20 g rock sugar (or 1 tbsp white sugar) ▢4 tablespoon light soy sauce ▢2 tablespoon dark soy sauce ▢4 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine ▢1 teaspoon five-spice powder ▢1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper […]

Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned oats 1/3 cup toasted coconut 1/2 cup hemp or flaxseed or combo of both 1/3 cup of honey 1/2 cup almond butter 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup chocolate chips Directions: Mix all of the ingredients in a large bowl. If shaping into squares, put mixture in a […]

Ingredients  ▢2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts ▢Salt & pepper to taste ▢1/4 teaspoon garlic powder ▢Flour for dredging ▢1 tablespoon olive oil ▢3 tablespoons butter divided ▢1/2 cup chicken broth ▢2 tablespoons lemon juice + zest of 1/2 lemon ▢spinach Instructions  Cut your chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you have thinner cutlets. Sprinkle them with salt & pepper and the garlic powder. Dredge them in flour so they’re […]

Makes 4 portions ▪1lb/450g 80/20 ground chuck▪8oz/225g hot italian pork sausage (I use 2 links)▪200g or 1 med-lrg onion, medium diced▪20g or 4 cloves garlic, minced/pressed▪Coarse salt▪1g or 1/2tsp dried oregano▪1g or 1/2tsp red chili flake▪6 oz can of tomato paste▪15g or 1Tbsp beef better than bouillon▪28oz/800g can crushed tomatoes▪32oz water (enough water to fill […]

1 pound (16 ounces or scant 2 ½ cups) dried black beans* 1 medium red onion, chopped 4 medium cloves garlic, peeled but left whole 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin One strip of orange zest, about 2 inches long by ½ inch wide ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (omit […]