Ingredients (for 4 servings): 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter 4 oz (115g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate (chopped) 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar 2 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) Butter and cocoa powder (for greasing the ramekins) Optional: vanilla ice cream, whipped…

Homemade Sandwich Bread Recipe Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups (440g) all-purpose flour (or bread flour) 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (240ml) warm water (around 110°F/45°C) 1/2 cup (120ml) warm milk (around 110°F/45°C) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing) Instructions: Step…

Roasted Green Tomato Soup Recipe Ingredients: 2 lbs (900g) green tomatoes, quartered 1 large onion, quartered 4 garlic cloves, peeled 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional) 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional) 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk (optional, for creaminess)…

Sourdough Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe Ingredients: 1 large sourdough loaf (either homemade or store-bought) 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper,…

Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken soup) 1 can (10.5 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Salt and pepper, to taste 8 oz (225g)…

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 medium ripe banana, mashed 1 cup zucchini, grated (excess…

Italian Sausage Tomato Orzo Soup Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 1/4 cup tomato paste 6 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup dry orzo pasta…

Lentil Soup Recipe Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried lentils (green, brown, or red) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat) 6 cups vegetable…

Ingredients: 1/2 lb (225g) shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 lb (225g) lump crab meat 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup white wine (optional) 3 cups seafood or chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream…

Ingredients: 1/2 cup active sourdough starter (or sourdough discard) 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole milk, warm 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Oil for frying (if frying) For the Glaze (optional):…