When it comes to creating a comfortable and inviting sleeping environment, clean pillows are essential. Over time, pillows can collect sweat, oils, dust mites, and other contaminants that not only affect their appearance but also their freshness. However, you don’t have to throw them away and buy new ones just yet. With a little … Read more
Ingredients For the sponge cake: 4 eggs 120g sugar 100g flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 pinch of salt 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional) For the lemon curd (thick lemon cream): 2 lemons (juice + zest) 100g sugar 2 eggs 40g butter 1 tbsp cornflour For the lemon mascarpone cream: 250g mascarpone cheese 100ml … Read more
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4) 6 to 8 chicken drumsticks 2 preserved lemons 150g pitted green olives 1 medium onion, finely grated 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp black pepper Salt (to taste) 1 small glass of water 1 tbsp 1 … Read more
🥣 Ingredients (for about 20 cookies) 300-310g flour 85g sugar 1 egg 60ml neutral vegetable oil 40ml fresh orange juice Finely grated zest of 1 orange 1 tsp baking powder (≈ 5g) 1 pinch of salt (optional but recommended) Icing sugar for finishing (optional) 🍪 Recommended Utensils The perfect tools for making successful homemade … Read more
Ingredients (serves 6) 1.2 kg firm-fleshed potatoes (such as Charlotte, Amandine, or Monalisa) 300 ml heavy cream (30% fat) 300 ml whole milk 2 cloves garlic 40 g butter (preferably high-quality, such as Isigny butter) 1 pinch grated nutmeg (optional, for a warm note) Fine salt and freshly ground black pepper 50 g grated … Read more
🧾 Ingredients 300g plain cookies 30g softened butter 300ml milk 100g caster sugar 15g cocoa powder 125g milk chocolate Chopped pistachios (for garnish) 👩🍳 Preparation
This Dorito Taco Salad is a delicious, easy-to-make dish that will have your taste buds doing backflips.The perfect salad for a potluck or party! This Dorito Taco Salad is always a hit anywhere I bring it and we’ve been serving it my entire life. It’s loaded with ground beef, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and Nacho … Read more
Ingredients – 2 cups all-purpose flour – 1/4 cup granulated sugar – 1 tablespoon baking powder – 1/2 teaspoon salt – Zest of 2 lemons – 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed – 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing – 1 large egg – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 1/2 cup powdered sugar … Read more
When I’m looking for a comforting dish that feels both rustic and gourmet, I make Stuffed Mashed Potato Nests. They’re crispy on the outside, creamy in the center, and packed with savory beef and melty cheese. Honestly, as a chef, these are one of my proudest “humble ingredients turned fancy” recipes. My guests always ask for … Read more
Ingredients 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese – freshly grated for best flavor 1/2 cup breadcrumbs – panko preferred for added crunch 1 teaspoon dried oregano – adds an herby depth 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder – enhances savory notes 1/2 teaspoon onion powder – boosts flavor subtly Salt … Read more