Banana Pumpkin Bread

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 50-60 minutes Materials: 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda Pinch of salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 2 ripe bananas 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 cup melted and cooled butter 1 tbsp. Vanilla extract 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate…

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Prep time: Cook time: Rest time: Dough Materials: 1 cup warm whole milk 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 1/4 cup plus 1 tsp granulated sugar 2 3/4 cup flour (plus additional for dusting) Pinch of salt 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 egg yolk 1 tbsp. vanilla extract Filling Materials: 6 tbsp. unsalted butter softened…

Chicken Pot Pie Pasta

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 30-40 minutes Materials: 2 chicken breasts cubed 1 large onion chopped 2 carrots diced 2 ribs of celery diced 1 cup frozen peas 4 garlic cloves diced 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup flour 4 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 cups short pasta 1 tbsp. oregano…

Inside Out “Stuffed Peppers”

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: Materials: 1 large onion chopped 3-4 garlic cloves diced 2 bell peppers chopped 2 cups white rice 1 lb. ground turkey 28 oz can tomato sauce 1 cup chicken stock 4 tbsp. olive oil (separated) Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp. oregano 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp parsley…

Kale & Bean Bruschetta

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Materials: 1 baguette/ bread of your choice sliced 1 large onion chopped 4 garlic cloves diced 1-2 cups kale chopped 1 can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed) 1 tsp marjoram Salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp. olive oil (additional for drizzling over topped bruschetta, optional) Parmesan…

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 9-11 minutes Materials: 2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda Pinch of salt 1 cup unsalted butter softened 2 large eggs 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips of your choice (I do half semi-sweet and milk…