Crispy Fried Calamari Ingredients: For the Calamari: 1 pound calamari rings (fresh or thawed)1 cup buttermilk1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup cornmeal1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)Salt and black pepper to tasteVegetable oil for frying…
Split Pea Soup Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onion, chopped2 carrots, chopped2 celery stalks, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 pound dried split peas, rinsed and sorted8 cups chicken or vegetable broth1 bay leaf1 teaspoon dried thymeSalt and pepper to taste1 ham…
Montreal-Style Bagels Ingredients: 4 cups bread flour1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)3 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon honey1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 egg1/4 cup vegetable oil1 tablespoon malt syrup or molasses1/2 cup sesame seeds or poppy…
Nanaimo Bars Ingredients: For the Base: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted1/4 cup granulated sugar5 tablespoons cocoa powder1 large egg, beaten1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs1 cup shredded coconut1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) For the Custard Layer: 1/2 cup unsalted butter,…
Homemade pie stuffed Ingredients: For the Crust: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes1/2 teaspoon salt6-8 tablespoons ice waterFor the Filling: 1 pound ground pork1/2 pound ground beef1 onion, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1/2…
Vanilla Custard Cream Squares Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)2 cups whole milk1/2 cup granulated sugar4 large egg yolks1/4 cup cornstarch2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 teaspoons vanilla extractPowdered sugar, for dusting Directions: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line…
Homemade pizza Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry2 tablespoons olive oil2 large onions, thinly sliced4 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup black olives, pitted and sliced1/2 cup anchovy fillets, drained1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon red…
Chateaubriand Ingredients: 1 center-cut beef tenderloin (about 1.5 pounds)Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped1 cup red wine1 cup beef broth1 tablespoon…
Steak Frites Ingredients: 2 ribeye steaks (8 ounces each)Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste1 tablespoon olive oil4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into thin strips1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)1 clove garlic, minced…
Blueberry Cheesecake Rolls Ingredients: 1 cup fresh blueberries1 package cream cheese (8 oz), softened1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough1/4 cup melted butter2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)1-2 tablespoons milk…
Niçoise Salad Ingredients: 2 cups mixed salad greens1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1/4 cup black olives, pitted and sliced1/4 cup green beans, trimmed and blanched1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered1 can (5 ounces) tuna in olive oil, drained1/2…
Tarte Tatin Recipe Ingredients: 6 large apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and halved1 cup granulated sugar6 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1 sheet puff pastry, thawedFlour, for dusting Directions: Prepare the Caramel: Preheat your…
