Rich Chocolate Layer Cake (Pastry Shop Style) For the cake (20–22 cm mold): • 3 eggs (at room temperature)• 1.5 cups granulated sugar• 1 cup milk• 1/2 cup vegetable oil• 2 tablespoons yogurt• 2 tablespoons cocoa• 2 cups flour• 1 packet baking powder• 1 packet vanilla• 80 g melted dark chocolate (optional but highly recommended) […]
Collard greens with smoked ham hocks Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 2–2.5 hours Serves: 6–8 Ingredients: 2 large smoked ham hocks 2–3 lbs of fresh collard greens 1 large onion, chopped 3–4 cloves of garlic, minced 6–8 cups of water or low-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (plus more to taste) 1 […]
🍫 Sheet Pan Chocolate Cake (Rich and Fudgy) Prep time: 15 minutes Bake time: 25–30 minutes Serves: 12–16 slices Ingredients For the chocolate cake: 1¾ cups (220 g) of all-purpose flour 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar ¾ cup (75 g) of unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 teaspoon […]
Easy Classic Key Lime Pie Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Chilling time: 3–4 hours Serves: 8–10 slices Ingredients: Graham cracker crust 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs ⅓ cup granulated sugar 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted Key lime filling: 1 can (397 g / 14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 4 large egg yolks […]
Kielbasa Pasta (One-Pan Comfort Meal) Prep time:10 minutes Cook time:25 minutes Servings: 4–6 Ingredients: 12 oz (340 g) of rotini pasta (or penne or fusilli) 14 oz (400 g) of sliced kielbasa sausage 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced 3 cups of thinly sliced green cabbage 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 tsp […]
Greek Pastitsio (Classic Baked Greek Pasta) Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 60 minutes Serves: 6–8 Ingredients For the pasta layer: 500 g (1 lb) pastitsio pasta or thick bucatini/ziti 2 tbsp olive oil 2 eggs ½ cup of grated kefalotyri or parmesan cheese Salt (to taste) For the meat sauce: 2 tbsp olive oil […]
Rich Chocolate Layer Cake (Pastry Shop Style) For the cake (20–22 cm mold): • 3 eggs (at room temperature) • 1.5 cups granulated sugar • 1 cup milk • 1/2 cup vegetable oil • 2 tablespoons yogurt • 2 tablespoons cocoa • 2 cups flour • 1 packet baking powder • 1 packet vanilla • […]
Golden Southern Fried Cornbread (Southern Cornbread Squares) Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15–20 minutes Serves: 6–8 Ingredients: Dry ingredients: 1 cup of yellow cornmeal (fine or medium grind) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon of sugar (optional, but traditional in some regions) 1½ tsp baking powder ½ teaspoon salt Wet ingredients: 1 large egg […]
Creamy Potato & Egg Salad This is the most refreshing potato salad! It’s deliciously creamy and full of fresh herbs, and the hint of lemon gives it the perfect summery touch. Plus, this dressing uses Greek yoghurt instead of mayonnaise, making it a healthier alternative to classic potato salad. INGREDIENTS: 2.5 lbs red potatoes, […]
Ingredients Chocolate Sponge 4 large eggs, room temperature ¾ cup (150 g) sugar ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour ¼ cup (30 g) cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 2 tbsp milk 2 tbsp melted butter or oil 1 tsp vanilla extract Cream Filling 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold) ¼ cup […]