Preparation Time: 20–25 minutes Cooking Time: 30–35 minutes Total Time: 55–60 minutes Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate Servings: 6–8 servings Dish Type: Dinner / Main Dish Cuisine Influence: Mexican-American Fusion Dietary Info: Gluten-Free (if using GF ingredients) Ingredients Main Ingredients 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached) 3 cups frozen corn kernels (or canned,…

Preparation Time (active): 1 hour 30 minutes Resting/Proofing Time: 12–18 hours (overnight ferment + chilling) Baking Time: 25–30 minutes Total Time: 14–20 hours Difficulty Level: Advanced Servings: 8–10 slices Type: Sweet or Savory (depending on filling) Ingredients For the Sourdough Pastry Dough: 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar (omit for savory) ¾…

Prep Time: 30 minutesCook/Chill Time: 6–8 hours (includes freezing)Skill Level: IntermediateServings: 6 (about 1 cup per serving) Introduction There’s nothing quite like the sweet, sun-kissed flavor of ripe peaches on a hot summer day — unless, of course, you churn those golden beauties into a velvety homemade Peach Ice Cream. Creamy, fruity, and bursting with…

Preparation Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 35–40 minutes Cooling and Frosting Time: 45–60 minutes Total Time: Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes Difficulty: Intermediate Serving Size: 12 slices Dietary Info: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian Ingredients For the Gluten-Free Lemon Cake 2 ¼ cups (270g) gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum if your blend doesn’t contain it) 2 teaspoons…

Raspberry Jam: 10 minutes Bannock: 10 minutes Cook Time: Raspberry Jam: 20–25 minutes Bannock: 12–15 minutes Chill Time (Jam): Optional, 30 minutes for setting Total Time: ~1 hour Yield: 1½ cups jam + 8 bannock rounds Skill Level: Easy Category: Breakfast, Snack, Indigenous, Sweet Dietary: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free Optional Introduction Few things evoke a sense…

Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30–35 minutes Pickle Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus chill time) Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Yield: 4 servings Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Savory Dietary Info: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free (optional) Introduction There’s nothing quite like a well-made corned beef hash: crispy, golden-brown potatoes, tender chunks of savory beef, and sautéed onions—all…

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35–45 minutes Cooling & Jar Time: 2 hours Total Time: ~3 hours Yield: About 4 half-pint jars (2 cups total) Skill Level: Easy Category: Condiment, Jam, Preserves Dietary: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Nut-Free Ingredients 2 cups chopped rhubarb (about 2–3 stalks) 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 1 tablespoon fresh lemon…

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Chill Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes Yield: 8 Pop-Tarts Skill Level: Intermediate Category: Breakfast, Dessert Dietary: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian Introduction Pop-Tarts have long been a nostalgic favorite—crispy, buttery pastry filled with sweet fruit preserves or decadent chocolate, often topped with glaze and sprinkles. But…

Prep Time: 45 minutesCook Time: 5–7 minutesTotal Time: 50–55 minutesServings: 4 (about 24 ravioli)Difficulty: Moderate Introduction Making fresh ravioli from scratch might seem intimidating, but with a little patience, you can create restaurant-quality pasta filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach mixture. Homemade ravioli are tender, flavorful, and perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a…

Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 35 minutesCooling Time: 2 hoursTotal Time: 2 hours 50 minutesServings: 16 squaresDifficulty: Easy Introduction Zesty, sweet, and buttery — classic Lemon Squares are the perfect balance of tart citrus flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture. With a rich shortbread crust and a silky lemon curd filling, these bars are ideal for spring…