Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad Ingredients For the Cheesecake Dressing: 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened ½ cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon coconut milk (optional, for extra tropical flavor) For the Fruit Mix:  2 cups fresh pineapple chunks 1 ½ cups diced mango 1 cup sliced strawberries […]

Braised Oxtail Recipe Introduction Braised oxtail is a hearty and flavorful dish that showcases the rich, deep flavors of slow-cooked beef. The oxtails, with their rich marrow and tender meat, are cooked low and slow in a flavorful broth, making for a savory and comforting meal. This recipe, which involves braising the oxtails in a […]

Here’s a tasty, classic Prime Rib recipe that brings out the rich, beefy flavor with a crusty, herb-packed exterior and juicy, tender interior. Perfect for holidays, celebrations, or when you just want to impress.  Perfect Prime Rib Roast  Serves: 6–8  Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 2–2.5 hrs | Resting Time: 30 mins  Ingredients: […]

cheese scones 🧀 Cheese scones recipe Ingredients (makes 8–10 scones): 225 g (2 cups) of self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ teaspoon of salt ½ teaspoon of mustard powder (optional, to enhance the cheese flavour). 50 g (3½ tbsp) of cold, diced, unsalted butter 125 g (1¼ cups) of mature cheddar cheese, grated (plus […]

That sounds amazing — 16 days is a great window for spicy sour pickles! By this point, you’ve let the ferment run long enough for the lactic acid bacteria to fully convert the sugars, which is why the brine tastes tangy-spicy instead of salty. That’s usually the signal that they’re ready. 🥒 What to Do […]

1. Why Homemade Potato Chips Beat Store-Bought No artificial additives – Just potatoes, oil, and salt! Customizable flavors – Spicy, cheesy, herbed—you decide. Freshness guarantee – No stale chips here! Pro Tip: Use starchy potatoes (Russet or Maris Piper) for the crispiest results. 2. Classic Fried Potato Chips (Restaurant-Style) Ingredients & Tools: 2 large Russet potatoes (sliced 1-2mm thin) 2 cups neutral oil (peanut, […]

  Nice work! 🙌 You’re well into the sweet spot for sauerkraut fermentation. Since yours have been going since 8/1, you’re about 3+ weeks in now, which is right around when the flavors really start to develop complexity. A few tips as you head into that last week: 🥕 Carrot & Celery Seed Sauerkraut The […]

sweet, slightly fizzy profile that’s very different from fresh or canned peaches. Since you’re already at 1½ days and loving the flavor, you’ve got options depending on how sour, tangy, or complex you want them to get. Here’s some guidance going forward: 🍑 Managing the Ferment (Days 1–7) Keep them submerged: Peaches are floaty, so […]

🌱 Fermented Garden Pickles with Hot Peppers Ingredients (for 1 quart jar) 4–5 small cucumbers (garden fresh) 1–2 hot banana peppers, sliced 1 Hungarian wax pepper, sliced 3–4 garlic cloves (store-bought is fine), smashed 1–2 fresh dill sprigs (optional, but classic) 1 tsp black peppercorns (optional) 1 bay leaf (optional, helps keep pickles crisp) For […]

 Ingredients (Serves 4-6) FOR THE BOLOGNESE SAUCE: 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or half beef, half pork for extra richness) 1 onion, finely diced 2 carrots, finely diced 2 celery stalks, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato paste ½ cup red wine (optional, sub with beef broth) 1 […]