INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Silk unsweetened vanilla almond milk1/2 cup frozen blueberries (I like Wild Blueberries)3 tbsp avocado2 large soft Medjool dates, pitted (or sub 1–2 tbsp maple syrup)1 tbsp cacao powder1 tbsp hemp seeds or chia seeds1/2 tsp vanilla extract1/2 cup ice cubes INSTRUCTIONS: Place all ingredients except ice in a high speed blender or […]
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Vegan One Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipe
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 14 oz mushrooms washed and sliced (400g) 2 shallots peeled and diced 4 garlic cloves peeled and minced 2 tsp rosemary or thyme finely chopped 3 1/3 cups vegetable stock or boiling water 12 oz spaghetti (350g) 2 1/2 cups dairy free milk such as cashew milk 2 tsp salt 2 tbsp nutritional yeast 2 tsp white miso Instructions: Place a large lidded frying pan over a medium high heat. The pan should be wide enough to […]
Shrimp Scampi With Vermouth
Ingredients: 2 pounds shrimp, extra large, about 50 to 60 (peeled and deveined) 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup vermouth (dry) 2 cloves garlic (large, crushed) 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground) 3 tablespoons parsley (fresh, chopped) 3 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh, about 1 large lemon) Steps to Make It: Heat oil over medium-low heat in a large skillet. […]
How to Make a Basic Vanilla Cake
Ingredients: For the cake 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar 4 eggs, room temperature 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 3/4 cups (330 g) cake flour 2 3/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature For the frosting 1 1/2 cups […]
Garlic Cheese Toast
Ingredients: ½ cup + 2 tablespoons salted butter softened, divided 2 cloves garlic minced ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded ¼ cup Monterey jack cheese ¼ cup parmesan cheese shredded salt & pepper to taste 10 slices thick white bread slightly dry Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter one side of the pieces of bread with the 2 tablespoons butter. Place on a baking sheet butter side down. Combine remaining butter, garlic […]
Ratatouille pasta bake recipe
Ingredients: 500g frozen Mediterranean vegetables 2 tbsp olive oil 350g penne 400g tin chopped tomatoes 110g medium Cheddar, grated 40g mixed watercress, spinach & rocket Method: Heat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. Toss the vegetables in a large baking dish, measuring about 20 x 30cm, and drizzle with the olive oil. Season […]
Cappuccino Icebox Cake
Ingredients: 1 brick (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened1 1/2 c. heavy cream, cold1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa1 tbsp. espresso powder1 tsp. vanilla extract1/2 c. sugar1 pkg. chocolate wafer cookies2 oz. melted dark or semisweet chocolate Directions: With mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese, cream, cocoa, espresso powder, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Gradually […]
Egg in Hole Focaccia
Ingredients: 1/2 package fast action yeast 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 4 cups strong bread flour, and more for dusting 1 bulb garlic 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 4 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling 4 sprigs fresh rosemary 6 small eggs 12 to 20 cherry tomatoes Steps: Make the sponge: Whisk together […]
‘Virgin Mary’ soup recipe
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 celery sticks, sliced 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 x 450g packs large on-the-vine tomatoes, roughly chopped 1 vegetable stock cube, made up to 500ml 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, plus extra to serve (optional) a few dashes Tabasco, plus extra to serve (optional) ½ lemon, juiced For […]
THE MACERATED STRAWBERRIES
INGREDIENTS: FOR THE MACERATED STRAWBERRIES: 5poundsstrawberries(hulled and quartered (about 15 cups)) 1cupgranulated sugar FOR THE BISCUITS: 2½cupsall-purpose flour 2tablespoonsbaking powder 2teaspoonsgranulated sugar 1teaspoonsalt ½cupcold unsalted butter, cut into ¼-inch cubes 1cupcold buttermilk ¼cupunsalted butter(melted, for brushing) FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM: 1½cupsheavy cream(or heavy whipping cream) 4½teaspoonsgranulated sugar 1teaspoonvanilla extract DIRECTIONS: Macerate the Strawberries: Place the strawberries […]