This Earl Grey orange chiffon cake is incredibly soft, light as a cloud, and made with just 5 simple ingredients. The Earl Grey tea gives it a gentle, floral bergamot flavor, while orange zest adds a bright citrusy note that makes every bite feel elegant and aromatic. A simplified version of the classic chiffon recipe…
These lemon lavender shortbread cookies are rich, buttery, and have a delicate floral note from culinary lavender and a bright, tangy lemon glaze drizzled on top. The lavender gets lightly crushed with sugar to release its fragrance into the dough for a wonderfully aromatic result. Simple to make and gorgeous on a plate, they are…
A creamy, silky French custard tart (Parisian flan) with a buttery pastry shell. Rich vanilla custard baked until golden and set. A classic French bakery dessert that is easier to make at home than you would expect. For more tart recipes, try my Mini Fruit Tarts or browse all pies and tarts.
This tofu and okra stir-fry is a quick, savory weeknight dish that comes together in about 15 minutes. Firm tofu and fresh okra are tossed with mung bean sprouts, garlic, light and dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil for a wonderfully aromatic result. Simple ingredients, bold flavors, and a genuinely satisfying plant-rich meal…
This French King Cake (galette des rois) has a crispy, shatteringly flaky puff pastry shell wrapped around a sweet, buttery almond cream filling. The almond paste is rich and fragrant, the pastry bakes to a deep golden brown, and the tradition of hiding a small charm inside makes it the most fun dessert to serve….
This buttery, flaky tart crust is made entirely by hand with no food processor or stand mixer needed. Cold butter gets worked into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then milk and egg yolk bring it together into a smooth, workable pastry. It is versatile, reliable, and the perfect base…
These potato stacks with garlic and thyme are crispy-edged, elegantly golden, and deeply savory. Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with melted butter, garlic powder, parmesan, fresh thyme, and a pinch of chili, then baked in a muffin tin until perfectly stacked and caramelized. They look impressive on any dinner table but are surprisingly simple to…
Learn how to make rich, decadent cocoa bombs using chocolate chips. Drop them into hot milk and watch them melt open to reveal marshmallows and cocoa inside. A fun treat to make and a great homemade gift. For more sweet extras, try my Dairy-Free Frosting. For more recipes, try my Coconut Whipped Cream – Vegan…
These cheddar cheese buttermilk biscuits are buttery, flaky, and packed with sharp cheddar baked right into the dough. They are tender on the inside, golden on the outside, and rise beautifully in the oven. Perfect served warm alongside a bowl of soup, at a weekend breakfast, or simply eaten with a pat of butter. Simple…
These Earl Grey butter cookies are rich, delicate, and infused with the floral, bergamot scent of real Earl Grey tea worked right into the dough. Made with butter and egg yolk for a melt-in-your-mouth texture that is a step above regular shortbread. They are elegantly simple, beautiful to gift, and the perfect accompaniment to a…
These baked yellow split peas fritters are crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful inside, and made without any frying. Packed with split peas, cumin, fresh chili, curry leaves, and spring onion, they have a wonderful depth of spiced flavor. They are high in plant protein and genuinely satisfying as a snack or appetizer. Healthier…
These Christmas red velvet sugar cookies are soft, beautifully deep red, and have that unmistakable cocoa-kissed flavor that makes red velvet so special. Made with butter, egg, and a touch of red food coloring, they bake up soft and chewy with slightly crisp edges. Great for decorating with icing or eating plain straight from the…