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Turkish Eggs
Ingredients (Yogurt Base): 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 clove of garlic, minced or grated Salt, to taste Ingredients (Spiced Butter): 2-3 tbsp butter 1 tsp smoked paprika A pinch of chilli flakes Ingredients (Eggs & To Serve): 4 fresh eggs Fresh dill, chopped Crusty bread or pita Instructions: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and let sit at room temperature. Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle simmer. Add eggs and remove after 6
Oct 181 min read


Fluffy Waffles with Peanut Butter Drizzle
Ingredients (Base): 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tbsp granulated sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda Pinch of salt 1 cup milk 1 large eggs 2 tbsp melted butter or oil 1/2 tsp vanilla extract A splash of warm milk (to thin, if needed) Ingredients (Topping): 2 tbsp peanut butter 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup Fresh fruit (bananas, or berries), or sprinkle of granola Instructions: Preheat your waffle iron. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda,
Oct 181 min read


Heirloom Tomato Salad
Ingredients: 1 heirloom tomato, halved 1/2 cucumber, diced 1/4 feta cheese block, cubed 1/4 red onion, sliced A handful of green olives 1 tbsp of olive oil A pinch of salt Instructions: Cut ingredients as listed (halved, cubed, or diced). Add all ingredients into a bowl. Coat with 1 tbsp of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
Oct 181 min read


Cherry Cheesecake
Ingredients (Crust): 1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Ingredients (Filling): 3 packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 large eggs 1/2 sour cream 1 can cherry pie filling Instructions: Preheat over to 325 degrees F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Once mixed, press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool. In
Oct 181 min read


Fluffy Strawberry Pancakes
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tbsp sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 egg, beaten 1 cup milk 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl or measuring cup, combine the beaten egg, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combi
Oct 161 min read


Pumpkin Seed Banana Bread
Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas, mashed 2 large eggs 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together the
Oct 161 min read


Blackberry & Brie Grilled Sandwich
Ingredients (Sandwich): 2 slices of sourdough 2-3 oz of brie cheese, sliced 1-2 tbsp olive oil 2-3 tbsp of chia seed blackberry jam Ingredients (Chia Blackberry Jam) 1 cup of fresh of frozen blueberries 1-2 tbsp of honey 1 tbsp of chia seeds 1 tsp of lemon Instructions: In a small saucepan over medium-heat, warm the blackberries until they begin to soften and burst (about 5-7 minutes). Mash them gently with a fork or spoon until you get thick, jammy texture. Stir in the map
Oct 161 min read


Street Corn Smash Tacos
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 8 small flour tortillas Salt & pepper, to taste Butter, for greasing the pan Ingredients (Street Corn Topping): 1 1/2 cups corn 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp sour cream Juice of 1 lime 1 clove garlic, finely minced 1-2 scallions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup feta cheese 1/2 tsp paprika Ingredients (Sauce): 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp sour cream Juice of 1/4 lime Instructions: In a bowl, combine corn, mayo, sour cream, lime juice, ga
Oct 161 min read


Cottage Cheese & Heirloom Tomato Toast
Ingredients: 2 slices of sourdough 1 cup of cottage cheese 2 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp balsamic glaze (optional) Salt to taste Instructions: Toast the bread until golden brown and crisp, either in a toaster or in a skillet with a little olive oil. Prepare the cottage cheese, stir in a little olive oil and salt for extra flavour. Spread a generous layer of cottage cheese onto each slice of toast. Arrange the heirloom tomato slices on top. Drizzl
Oct 161 min read


Strawberry & Feta Arugula Salad
Ingredients (Potatoes): 1 large block of feta cheese 7 large strawberries 2 cups of arugula Optional: Asian Vinaigrette Instructions: Cut up strawberries into slices, then cut in half. Cut feta cheese into 1/4 cubes. Add strawberries chunks and feta cheese onto skewers, alternating between. Add arugula to a large bowl, and top with strawberry feta skewers. Optional: top salad with Asian Vinaigrette.
Oct 161 min read


Green Goddess Couscous Bowl
Ingredients: 1 cup pearl couscous, cooked and cooled 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1/2 cucumber, diced 1–2 tomatoes, diced (or a handful...
Apr 71 min read


Berry Awesome Blueberry Crumble
Ingredients (filling): • 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries • 1/2 cup honey • 1 tablespoon cornstarch • 1 teaspoon lemon juice • 1/2...
Apr 71 min read


Warm Stewed Apple Oatmeal
Ingredients: 2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp maple syrup 1/4 cup water 1 serving of oatmeal (made as per...
Apr 71 min read


Fresh Tomato Bruschetta
Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes 1/2 white onion 2 garlic cloves 1 1/2 lime 1 tbsp olive oil A large bunch of cilantro Sea salt (to taste)...
Mar 241 min read


Crispy Coconut Shrimp
Ingredients (Shrimp): 1 lb 24 large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (weight after peeled) 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp shredded sweetened coconut 1/2...
Feb 241 min read


The Best Peanut Udon Noodles
Ingredients (serves 2): 2 packs fresh or frozen udon noodles 2 tbsp sesame oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (such as...
Feb 241 min read


Nutty Apple Yogurt Bowl
Ingredients: 1 cup Greek yogurt (or any yogurt of choice) ½ apple, thinly sliced ½ apple, diced ¼ cup walnuts ¼ cup pistachios 2-3 dates,...
Feb 151 min read


Delicious Homemade Granola
Ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats 1 large ripe banana, mashed 1 egg, whisked 2 tbsp sunflower seeds 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tbsp honey or...
Feb 151 min read


Mediterranean Loaded Couscous & Falafel Plate
For the Couscous: 1 cup couscous 1 cup boiling water or broth 1 tbsp olive oil Pinch of salt For the Ground Beef: 400g (about 1 lb)...
Feb 111 min read


Savoury Cottage Cheese Toasty
Ingredients: 1 English muffin, split and toasted 1/2 cup cottage cheese 1-2 tsp red chili sauce (adjust to taste) Ingredients: Toast the...
Feb 111 min read
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