Yields: 12 Cupcakes Prep Time: 30 minutes Bake Time: 20-22 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes cooling time) Recipe Intensity: Intermediate Ingredients For the Pecan Pie Filling: ¾ cup chopped pecans ¼ cup dark brown sugar, packed 3 tablespoons dark corn syrup (or maple syrup) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg yolk ½ teaspoon vanilla extract … Read more
Yields: 10-12 Fritters Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes (in batches) Total Time: 40-50 minutes Recipe Intensity: Easy Ingredients For the Apple Fritters: 1 ½ cups peeled and finely diced apple (about 1 large apple; Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well) 1 cup (240g) unfed sourdough discard, at room temperature 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted (or vegetable … Read more
Yields: 12-14 Croissants Active Prep Time: 2-3 hours (spread over 2 days) Resting/Proofing Time: 16-24 hours Baking Time: 18-22 minutes Total Time: 18-28 hours (mostly hands-off fermentation) Recipe Intensity: Advanced Ingredients For the Leaven: 30g active, bubbly sourdough starter (100% hydration) 60g bread flour 60g whole milk, lukewarm For the Dough (Détrempe): All of the prepared leaven 500g bread flour (high-protein … Read more
Yields: 4 Pinwheels Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15-18 minutes Total Time: 35-40 minutes Recipe Intensity: Intermediate Ingredients For the Salmon and Seasoning: 2 large (about 1.5 lbs total) skinless salmon fillets, center-cut 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon garlic powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste For the Spinach and Feta Filling: … Read more
Yields: 4 Generous Servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Chill Time: 2 hours (or overnight for best results) Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (mostly hands-off chilling) Recipe Intensity: Easy Ingredients For the Protein Pudding: 2 cups (500g) plain Greek yogurt (2% or 5% fat recommended) 2 scoops (approx. 60-70g) vanilla or banana cream protein powder* ¼ cup (65g) smooth peanut … Read more
Yields: 12 Mini Cheesecakes Prep Time: 30 minutes Chill Time: 4 hours (or overnight) Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (mostly hands-off chilling) Recipe Intensity: Easy Ingredients For the Biscuit Base: 150g (about 5 oz) digestive biscuits or graham crackers 60g (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon granulated sugar For the Peppermint Cheesecake Filling: 450g (16 oz) full-fat cream … Read more
Yields: 4 Wraps Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Recipe Intensity: Easy Ingredients For the Crispy Chicken: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil For the … Read more
Yields: 4 Servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Recipe Intensity: Easy Ingredients For the Chicken & Marinade: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon sesame oil For the Lo Mein Sauce: 1/3 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) 3 tablespoons … Read more
Yields: 4-6 Servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Recipe Intensity: Easy Ingredients For the Pasta and Sauce: 12 ounces fettuccine pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound mild or hot Italian sausage, casings removed 1 small yellow onion, finely diced 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 1 (24-ounce) jar of high-quality tomato passata or crushed … Read more
Yields: 4-6 Servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Recipe Intensity: Intermediate Ingredients For the Cajun Seasoning (or use 2 tbsp store-bought): 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for heat) ¼ … Read more