Apple Cake

Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 25-30 minutes Materials: 1 1/3 cups flour sifted 1 tbsp. baking powder sifted Pinch of salt 3 apples of your choice (I used Gala) cubed 5 eggs at room temperature 1 cup sugar 1/2 tbsp. cinnamon 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1/3 cup hot water Powdered sugar for dusting Process:…

Snickerdoodle Cookies

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 9-11 minutes per batch Materials: 2 3/4 cup flour 1 tsp baking soda 1tsp cream of tartar Pinch of salt 1 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature 1 cup sugar (plus additional 1/4 cup for dipping) 2 large eggs at room temperature 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 1 tbsp….

Pasta & Chicken Bake

Prep time: 15-20 minutes Bake time: 60 minutes Materials: 1 lb. egg noodles 1 shallot chopped 3 garlic cloves minced 2 cups shredded chicken (I used rotisserie chicken) 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 tbsp. oregano 1 tbsp. paprika 1 tsp parsley Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup sharp cheddar…

Puff Pastry Apple Danish

Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 30-35 minutes Materials: 6 apples (I used McIntosh) peeled and chopped into cubes 1/2 cup sugar Pinch of salt 1 tsp cinnamon Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tbsp. corn starch mixed with 1 tbsp. cold water 1 sheet puff pastry 1 egg mixed with 1 tbsp. cold water Glaze…

Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 15-20 minutes Materials: 1 lb. linguine (reserve 1/2 – 2/3 cup cooked pasta water) 1 lb. shrimp 1 onion chopped 4 garlic cloves diced 1 bell pepper sliced 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning Salt and pepper to taste 3-4 tbsp. olive oil (divided) 3/4 cup veggie stock 1/2 cup heavy…

Ground Beef Shephards Pie

Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 60-70 minutes Mashed Potato Materials: 5 lbs. Russet potatoes Generous pinch of salt 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese Sprinkling of paprika Ground Beef Mixture Materials: 1.5-2 lbs. ground beef 1 large onion chopped 4 garlic cloves diced 2 medium/ small…