pasta salad

pasta salad

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients Salad 12 ounces pasta (rotini, fusilli, or bow tie) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup cucumber, diced 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup black olives,…

Pineapple Empanadas

Pineapple Empanadas

Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Servings: 12 empanadas Ingredients Dough 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pineapple Filling…

Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp Fried Rice

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 cups cooked and cooled rice (preferably day-old) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided) 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed 2 large eggs, beaten 3…

sourdough hamburger  buns

sourdough hamburger buns

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Resting Time: 6-8 hours (overnight fermentation) Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Total Time: ~9 hours Servings: 8 buns Ingredients 1 cup active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly) 1 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C) 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons honey 1 large egg 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for kneading) 1…

Sourdough Biscuits

Sourdough Biscuits

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 8 biscuits Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces 1 cup sourdough starter discard (unfed) 1/2 cup buttermilk…