📝 Ingredients (1 pie) For the filling 5–6 tart apples (like Granny Smith), sliced thin ½ cup raisins or chopped dates 2–3 tbsp honey (to taste) 2 tbsp butter 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp ginger ⅛ tsp cloves A pinch of saffron steeped in 1 tbsp warm water (optional but traditional) 2 tbsp water or […]
Month: November 2025
🥣 Indian Pudding (Traditional New England Style)
Ingredients (serves 6) 4 cups milk (whole or 2%) ½ cup yellow cornmeal ¼ cup molasses ⅓ cup brown sugar 3 tbsp butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp nutmeg ¼ tsp salt Optional: ½ cup raisins Optional topping: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream 🍳 Instructions […]
🥦 Creamy Cauliflower Vegetable Soup (Healthy & Filling)
⭐ Why it helps with weight goals Low in calories but very satiating High in fiber Contains protein (if you add beans or Greek yogurt) Easy to batch-cook and freeze 📝 Ingredients (4 servings) 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, sliced 1 potato (optional for […]
No-Bake Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars
Craving something sweet, salty, and incredibly easy? If you’re anything like me, you’re going to fall head over heels for these No-Bake Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars! They’re the perfect treat to whip up when you need a little indulgence without turning on the oven. Trust me, these disappear fast! Who’s ready to make some magic? […]
Golden Herb Butter Roast Turkey
Golden Herb Butter Roast Turkey A golden, perfectly roasted Christmas turkey, juicy and infused with herbs, with a buttery flavour. This classic holiday centrepiece brings a warm, festive flavour to every table. Serves: 10–14 Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 3–4.5 hours (depending on size) Ingredients: For the turkey: 1 whole turkey (4.5–6.5 kg), thawed […]
Creamy Cabbage and Potato Gratin Bake
Creamy Cabbage and Potato Gratin Bake Ingredients: For the potato and cabbage base: 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced 3 cups of shredded white cabbage 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp butter 1 tablespoon of olive oil Salt and black pepper to taste. ½ teaspoon of garlic powder ½ teaspoon of paprika (optional). For the […]
Lemon & Garlic Chicken Bites
Lemon & Garlic Chicken Bites Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts – patted dry and cut into 1-inch pieces ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon dried basil 2 tablespoons fresh parsley – finely chopped ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 4 tablespoons unsalted butter – divided 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about […]
Surf & Turf Skillet Feast (Ribeye Steak & Garlic Butter Shrimp)
🔥 Surf & Turf Skillet Feast (Ribeye Steak & Garlic Butter Shrimp) This restaurant-style surf and turf dish is made in one skillet and consists of juicy, buttery ribeye steaks paired with sizzling garlic shrimp and charred lemon. 🥩🍤 Full recipe: Surf & Turf Skillet Feast Ingredients For the ribeye chops: 2 bone-in ribeye chops […]
Grilled T-bone Steak With Garlic Butter, Shrimp And Sautéed Green Beans
Grilled T-bone steak with garlic butter, shrimp and sautéed green beans Ingredients For the steak: 1 large T-bone steak (about 1–1.5 inches thick) 1–2 tbsp olive oil Salt and black pepper (to taste) 1 tsp garlic powder Optional: 1 tsp paprika 1 tablespoon of butter for serving. Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish). For the garlic […]
⭐ German Chocolate Cheesecake
Ingredients For the Chocolate Cookie Crust 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (Oreos with filling removed or chocolate graham crumbs) ¼ cup granulated sugar 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted For the Chocolate Cheesecake Filling 24 oz (3 blocks) cream cheese, softened 1 cup granulated sugar ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted […]