Khow Suey or Khao Suey – Curried Noodle Soup from Burma

Herman Pancake is a delicious pancake made with the addition of sweet sourdough starter. It is a simple recipe that is perfect for breakfast or brunch and is a wonderful way to use up any extra starter when the baking plans go awry. Recipes for Friendship bread or Herman Bread is created based on a …

Making butter at home is easier than you would think. You can make it from heavy cream or the cream that settles on top of the non homogenized milk and cream top yogurt.  Wherever you get the cream from the process is the same, to separate the fat from the liquid. Contents Components of Milk …

Lemon curd is tart, sweet, creamy, and luscious. It is delicious on its own and a great way to add the tart lemony flavors to a variety of dishes. It is easy to make with just a few everyday ingredients. Make it fresh and use them in tarts, cakes, pies, scones, and wherever else you …

Chicken Madras is a spicy curry that is easy to make. This is a take-out favorite and goes great with bread and rice. This is not the curry for the faint-hearted – and some restaurants go out of their way to prove that. So here is the easy version to make from scratch and you …

Chickpea Pilaf is a light, fragrant rice dish. It is a delightful combination of lightly spiced rice and protein-rich, buttery chickpeas. Serve it as a one-pot meal on a busy day or as a side dish for a more elaborate meal. The dish itself is vegan and pairs well with riatas (yogurt dip), kabobs, chutneys, …

Sunken Apple Cake is one of the easiest and prettiest cakes to make. It is a simple vanilla cake decorated with apples. As the batter cooks it expands around the apples creating a lovely pattern. Leaving the apples in clusters makes it look pretty and creates a nice textural contrast. A light dusting of powdered …

Torta Pasqualina is a savory pie filled with spinach and eggs. The traditional version made for Easter is a little labor-intensive but cherished for the symbolism and history behind it. These lovely pies can be a stunning addition to any dinner table. Using premade crusts cuts down on the time making it easy to bake …

Candied orange slices or any citrus for that matter is an easy treat to make. These make elegant garnishes for desserts and drinks and lovely additions to cakes, cookies, and bread. It takes only 3 ingredients to make it and tastes much better than the store-bought ones. Vegan Candied orange slices are a treat and …

I call these heart shaped treats Valentine Palmiers. It is an easy treat to whip up with just 2 ingredients – puff pastry (or pie dough), and a red jam like strawberry jam. Don’t they look like cute little hearts? These were first made on a Valentine’s day when I was hard-pressed for time. These …

Panna Cotta is a ridiculously simple dessert made with sugar, cream, milk, gelatin, and an optional flavoring. Lavender Panna Cotta is delicately flavored with lavender buds and makes for stunning presentation when served with raspberry sauce. Gluten Free Panna Cotta is one of the most elegant desserts around. Often the beautiful presentations make cooks shy …