Eclairs

Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 50-60 minutes Pastry Materials: 1 cup flour Pinch of salt ½ cup water ½ whole milk ½ cup unsalted butter 4 eggs at room temperature Cream Materials: 2 cups whole milk 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 2/3 cup sugar ¼ cup cornstarch Pinch of salt 4 egg yolks at room…

Garlic Knots

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 12-15 minutes Materials: 1 store bought pizza dough (cut into 12-14 even pieces) 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped 3 garlic cloves grated Salt to taste 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese (additional for topping) Process: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking…

Pistachio Ice Cream

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes Rest time: 12 hours Materials: 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 package instant pistachio pudding (3.4 oz) 2 cups whole milk Peeled pistachios for garnish (optional) Process: In a medium sized mixing bowl combine the whole milk and pistachio pudding mix. Mix…

Nachos

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15-20 minutes Materials: 8-10 corn tortillas cut into 6 pieces each 1 lb. ground meat of your choice 1 taco seasoning packet (most call for water so add that when instructed) 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. flour 1 cup whole milk 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded Vegetable…

Homemade Tomato Soup

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 60-70 minutes Materials: 2 lbs. Roma tomatoes halved 1 large onion quartered 4 garlic cloves 1/4 cup fresh basil 5 cups vegetable stock 1 cup crushed tomatoes  1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. oregano 1/2 tbsp. marjoram  1 tbsp. flour 1 tbsp. unsalted butter Salt and…

Easy & Delicious Tomato Sauce

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45-50 minutes Materials: 28 oz. can of tomato sauce  1 medium onion  2-3 garlic cloves  4-5 leaves of fresh basil (optional)  1 tbsp. sugar  1/2 tbsp. dried basil  1/2 tbsp. dried oregano  Pinch of red pepper flakes  Salt and pepper to taste  2 tbsp. vegetable oil Process: In a…