Preparation Time: 20 minutes Baking Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes Servings: 12-16 slices Difficulty Level: Intermediate Ingredients: For the Cake: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour…
Preparation Time: 2 hours (including dough rising time) Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes Servings: 6-8 Difficulty Level: Intermediate Ingredients: For the Dough: 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F/43°C) 2 tablespoons olive oil For the…
Preparation Time: 15 minutes Baking Time: 10-12 minutes Servings: About 24 cookies Difficulty Level: Easy Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2…
Preparation Time: 10 minutes Baking Time: 40-45 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty Level: Easy Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or your preferred chicken parts) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary Salt and black pepper to taste Fresh…
Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4-6 Difficulty Level: Easy Ingredients: 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced (or use tofu for a vegetarian version) 1 cup firm tofu, cubed (if making it vegetarian) 2 carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, sliced 1 onion, finely chopped 3…
Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty Level: Easy Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 oz mushrooms, sliced 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup…
Preparation Time: 45 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4-6 Difficulty Level: Intermediate Ingredients: For the Wontons: 1/2 pound ground pork 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped 2 green onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 1 garlic clove, minced 1 package (about…
Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Servings: 6-8 Difficulty Level: Intermediate Ingredients: 1 cup wild rice, rinsed 8 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound cremini or white mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups milk (whole or 2%)…
Preparation Time: 20 minutes Baking Time: 30-35 minutes Servings: 12-16 Difficulty Level: Intermediate Ingredients: For the Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 4 large eggs 2 cups finely grated carrots 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) 2…
Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Serving: 4 Ingredients: 2 medium-sized zucchinis, grated 1 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 large eggs, beaten 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste Olive oil for frying Instructions: 1. Grate Zucchinis: Wash and…