Recipes

  • Baked Eggplant Parmesan

    Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Servings: 6 Skill Level: Intermediate Intensity: Moderate Cuisine: Italian-American Course: Dinner, Main Dish Ingredients For the Eggplant: 2 large eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 1 tablespoon salt (for sweating the eggplant) 2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs (or plain with added Italian seasoning)…

  • Puffed wheat squares

    Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Chill Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Yield: 16 squares Skill Level: Easy Intensity: Low Type: No-bake dessert Ingredients Dry Ingredients: 6 cups puffed wheat cereal 1/4 tsp salt (optional, enhances flavor) Wet Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter (or margarine) 3/4 cup brown sugar…

  • Spaghetti alla Carbonara

    Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 Introduction Few dishes capture the soul of Roman cuisine like Spaghetti alla Carbonara. Made with just five essential ingredients — spaghetti, eggs, Pecorino Romano, guanciale (cured pork cheek), and black pepper — this dish is a masterclass in balance, texture, and…

  • Country French Garlic Soup

    Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 45 minutesTotal Time: 1 hourServes: 4Difficulty: MediumCuisine: FrenchMeal Type: Soup / Dinner Introduction French cuisine is often seen as refined, complex, and luxurious—but it also offers a rustic, wholesome side deeply rooted in the countryside traditions. One perfect example is Country French Garlic Soup. Known in France as Soupe à…

  • Homemade Bannock

    Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10–15 minutes Total Time: 25–30 minutes Ingredients Basic ingredients for bannock are usually items you already have in your pantry: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold and cubed) or lard (optional for richer flavor) 3/4 to 1 cup water…

  • Healthy crepes

    Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutesServings: 4 (Makes about 8 crepes)Difficulty: EasyDietary Info: Low-fat, High-fiber, Vegetarian Introduction Crepes are a beloved French delicacy known for their thin, light texture and versatility. However, traditional crepes often rely on refined flour, sugar, and butter—ingredients that aren’t always ideal if you’re watching your health….

  • Low Carb Fries

    Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10–15 minutes Total Time: 20–25 minutes Servings: 2 Difficulty: Easy Introduction Craving fries but trying to stay low-carb or keto? We’ve all been there. Fries are one of the most irresistible comfort foods out there—but the carb content in traditional potato fries can quickly kick you out of ketosis…

  • Meatballs subs

    Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty: Medium Cuisine: Italian-American Category: Main Course / Sandwich Ingredients For the Meatballs: 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 or leaner) ½ lb (225g) ground pork (optional but adds great flavor) 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4…