Sunday, December 21, 2025
1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup light brown sugar, tightly packed1 large egg yolk3/4 tsp vanilla extract1/8 tsp almond extract (optional)2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 tsp cornstarch1/2 tsp saltjam (strawberry and cherry work well)
Saturday, November 29, 2025
AvocadosPico de gallo (store-bought or homemade)Lime juiceSaltCuminCayenne pepper (optional)
Saturday, November 15, 2025
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats or steel-cut oats)1 Tbsp chia seeds2/3 cup soy milk2 tsp maple syruppinch salt
Friday, September 5, 2025
1 Tbsp olive oil1 onion, diced1/2 cup ajvar2 cloves garlic, minced1 tsp paprika1/2 tsp onion powder1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)1 cup white rice15 oz can crushed tomatoes2 cups vegetable or chicken broth1 package frozen peas parsley, choppedfeta, crumbled (optional)
30 oz canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed1/4 red onion, diced2 Tbsp chopped parsley 3 Tbsp olive oil1 Tbsp lemon juice1 Tbsp white vinegar2 Tbsp red wine vinegar1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard2 cloves garlic, mincedsalt, to taste
7 oz can chipotles in adobo*1/2 cup apple cider vinegar2 Tbsp vegetable oil2 Tbsp water4 cloves garlic, choppedpinch salt, to taste * La Costeña and Kroger brand are good, Embasa brand isn’t
Olive oilAcid such as balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, or lemon juiceWhite vinegar (optional to increase acidity, especially if using balsamic)Dijon mustardSaltPepperGarlic, minced (optional)Herbs (optional)
MayonnaiseDill pickles, mincedLemon juiceGarlic powderOnion powderSaltBlack pepperDill (optional)
1/3 cup tahini paste1/3 cup lemon juice2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp black pepper2 Tbsp water 2 English cucumbers, diced2-3 plum tomatoes, diced to same size1/2 red onion, diced to same size1/4 green bell pepper, diced to same size (optional)1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
1 large or 2 medium cucumbers1/2 tsp salt 3 cloves garlic1/2 tsp sugar2 tsp soy sauce2 tsp Chinese black vinegar2 tsp chili crisp2 tsp chili oilpinch ground Sichuan peppercorn (optional)