Homemade Italian Piselli (Peas with Pancetta) Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 ounces (115g) pancetta or prosciutto, diced 3 cups (450g) frozen or fresh peas 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth or water 1 tablespoon butter (optional) Salt and pepper, to taste Freshly chopped parsley or mint…

Pfundstopf Recipe Ingredients: 1 pound (450g) pork, cubed 1 pound (450g) beef, cubed 1 pound (450g) sausages (e.g., bratwurst or smoked sausage), sliced 1 pound (450g) potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 pound (450g) carrots, peeled and sliced 1 pound (450g) onions, sliced 1 pound (450g) bell peppers, sliced (any color or mix) 1 can (14…

Portuguese Lemon Muffins (Queques de Limão) Recipe Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 cup (120ml) milk 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter) 2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons) 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt…

Bread Machine Bagel Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup (240ml) warm water (about 110°F/45°C) 1 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp granulated sugar 3 1/4 cups (400g) bread flour 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast For Boiling: 2 quarts (8 cups) water 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar (optional, for a glossy, slightly sweet crust) Optional…

Sourdough Discard Crackers Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup (240g) sourdough starter discard (unfed) 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling) 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking powder (optional, for a slightly puffier cracker) 1-2 tbsp dried herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, or oregano) or 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)…

Sourdough Lemon Bread Recipe Ingredients: For the Bread: 1/2 cup (120ml) sourdough starter discard (unfed) 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted butter 1/2 cup (120ml) milk (whole, 2%, or your choice) 2 large eggs 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons) 1/4…

Crockpot Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup Recipe Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) ground beef 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups (960ml) beef broth 4 cups (about 4-5 medium) russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 tsp salt, or to taste…

Butternut Squash Soup Recipe Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil or butter 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cubed 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and chopped (optional, for added sweetness) 4 cups (960ml) vegetable or chicken broth 1…

Succulent Garlic Butter Steak Bites Recipe Ingredients: 1 ½ lb (680g) steak, cut into 1-inch cubes (such as sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin) Salt and black pepper, to taste 2 tbsp olive oil 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme) 1 tbsp fresh parsley,…