Carrot Salad with Pineapple & Walnuts

A creamy, fruity, and crunchy salad, perfect as a refreshing dessert or a side dish! Ingredients 4 carrots, peeled and grated 300g pineapple in syrup, diced ½ cup pineapple syrup 100g finely chopped walnuts 75g raisins 360ml sweetened condensed milk 480ml whipping cream 1 tbsp vanilla extract Instructions: Blend the creamy base: In a blender, … Read more

Mixed Fruit and Milk Delight

Ingredients: Tangerines Kiwi Grapefruit Apple Banana 8g agar-agar Persimmon 50ml water 350ml milk 200g condensed milk 200g sour cream or Instructions: Prepare the Agar-Agar: Dissolve 8g agar-agar in 50ml water. Warm up the mixture until the agar-agar is fully dissolved. Prepare the Milk Mixture: Heat the mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes. In a pot, … Read more

Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Introduction Sometimes, the best recipes are born out of simplicity and necessity—a few ripe bananas, a bit of pantry magic, and a craving for something warm and indulgent. These Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are a wholesome treat that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Moist, chewy, and just sweet enough, they strike the perfect balance between … Read more

the Ideal Pastry Cream

Ingredients 480 ml or two cups whole milk Divide the 1/2 cup (100 g) of granulated sugar. one vanilla bean, or one tsp of extract Five huge yolks from eggs 30 g or 1/4 cup cornstarch Two tablespoons (30 grams) of finely chopped unsalted butter The Key to the Ideal Pastry Cream The New York … Read more

Best Egg Rolls

Ingredients For the Filling: 1 lb ground pork (or chicken or beef) 2 cups cabbage, finely shredded 1 cup carrots, grated 1/2 cup green onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ginger, minced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional) 1 teaspoon sesame oil Salt and pepper, to taste For the Egg … Read more

CHILI CHEESE DOG SANDWICH

INGREDIENTS: 4 hot dog buns or hoagie rolls 4 beef or pork hot dogs 1 can (15 oz) chili (or homemade chili) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup diced onions (optional) 1 tbsp yellow mustard (optional) 1 tbsp butter (for toasting the buns) Instructions: Cook the Hot Dogs: Grill or pan-fry the hot dogs … Read more

BEAN AND HAM HOCK SOUP

Ingredients: 1 pound dried white beans (such as navy, cannellini, or great northern beans) 2 smoked ham hocks 1 large onion, diced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 celery stalks, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth (or water) 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1/2 … Read more

A classic Southern Potato Salad

A classic Southern Potato Salad, just like Grandma used to make; this easy old-fashioned side-dish is creamy, tangy deliciousness. And, it’s full of crunchy dill pickles, yellow mustard, mayonnaise, and must-have hard-boiled eggs! Ingredients 3 pounds russet potatoes peeled and cubed (About 7-8 medium size potatoes) 2 tsp kosher salt 4 hard-boiled eggs peeled and … Read more

Steak Bites with Garlic Butter

For the Steak Bites: 1 lb sirloin steak (or your preferred cut) 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Optional: 1 teaspoon garlic powder For the Garlic Butter: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley) Optional: A squeeze of lemon juice Instructions: … Read more

Cajun Shrimp Étouffée

Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped 3 stalks celery, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups shrimp stock or chicken stock 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce Salt … Read more