Real recipes. One very determined beginner.

Fluffy Pancakes

Tall, soft stacks. Otto got a few steps wrong so you don't have to.

45 mineasyvegetarian

Avocado Toast

Crunchy golden toast, lemony smashed avocado and silky slices on top.

15 mineasyvegetarian

Banana Pancakes

Mashed banana in the batter, banana slices on top, and a little cinnamon.

45 mineasyvegetarian

Belgian Waffles

Deep-pocketed waffles that stay light inside, thanks to egg whites whipped and folded in at the last minute.

45 minmediumvegetarian

Best Breakfast Casserole

Sausage, cheddar and custardy bread baked into one pan that feeds a crowd.

1 h 20 mineasy

Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

Tall, fluffy buttermilk biscuits under a peppery, sage-scented sausage gravy.

1 hmedium

Blueberry Pancakes

Tender, slightly tangy pancakes with blueberries scattered into every one.

40 mineasyvegetarian

Breakfast Burritos

Crispy hash browns, sausage, chile-flecked eggs and melty cheese, rolled up for now or for the freezer.

Chilaquiles

Oven-crisped tortilla wedges tossed in warm red salsa, topped with a fried egg and all the fixings.

35 minmediumvegetarian

Classic French Toast

Bread takes a quick bath, then a golden sizzle. Even I can do this one.

18 mineasyvegetarian

1 h 25 minmediumvegetarian

Crepes

Paper-thin, a little lacy, and happy to hold jam, lemon and sugar, or ham and cheese.

30 minmediumvegetarian · gluten-free

Crispy Hash Browns

One big golden potato cake: shatter-crisp outside, tender inside, made from a single pound of russets.

45 mineasyvegetarian · gluten-free · dairy-free

Hard-Boiled Eggs

Firm, bright yolks with no grey ring, and shells that actually come off.

1 heasyvegetarian · vegan · gluten-free

Home Fries

Diner-style potatoes: crisp, deeply browned edges, fluffy middles, sweet onion and chives.

Huevos Rancheros with Set Yolks

Classic huevos rancheros often come with runny yolks; ours are fried until firm, under melted pepper Jack and a warm ranchero sauce.

55 minmedium

Oven Bacon and Eggs

Crisp bacon and cheesy eggs baked together on one sheet pan: breakfast for a crowd with no flipping.

1 heasygluten-free

Overnight Oats

Two minutes tonight, breakfast already waiting tomorrow.

8 h 10 mineasyvegetarian

55 mineasyvegetarian · gluten-free

Shakshuka with Set Yolks

Eggs baked into a spiced tomato and pepper sauce until fully set, with feta and cilantro on top.

Simple Cheese Omelette

Two eggs, one fold, a lot of melty cheese. Folding is the scary part. It's fine.

6 mineasy

Soft Scrambled Eggs

Big, soft, fully cooked curds - low heat and a lazy spatula do the work.

7 mineasyvegetarian

1 h 28 mineasyvegetarian · gluten-free

Vegetable Frittata

Sweet roasted peppers, zucchini and onion set in a tall, puffy egg cake with a lid of melted Gruyère.

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Crackly, smoky-spiced skin and juicy meat from the air fryer, with ten minutes of work.

40 mineasygluten-free

Baked Chicken Breast with Parmesan-Garlic Crust

Juicy oven-baked chicken breasts under a golden, garlicky Parmesan crumb, with almost no washing-up.

Baked Mac and Cheese

A creamy, mustard-spiked cheddar sauce baked under a buttery panko crust.

1 h 5 mineasy

Beef Chili with Kidney Beans

One big pot, two hours of gentle bubbling, and a kitchen that smells like a game-day party.

2 h 45 mineasy

Beef Stew

Fifteen minutes of chopping, then the oven slowly turns beef, potatoes and carrots into Sunday dinner.

3 h 45 mineasydairy-free

Birria Tacos

Slow-braised chile beef, cheesy griddled tacos, and a cup of broth for dunking.

3 h 45 minmedium

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Raw rice, broccoli and a can of soup in one dish, chicken on top: the oven cooks it all together.

1 heasy

Chicken Parmesan

Crisp, cheesy cutlets with a quick garlicky tomato sauce spooned on at the very end so the crust stays crunchy.

1 h 10 minmedium

Chicken Pot Pie

A creamy chicken-and-vegetable filling under a flaky, golden double crust: Sunday comfort on a weeknight.

1 h 10 mineasy

Chicken and Dumplings

Tender chicken thighs in a thick, buttery broth, with fluffy chive dumplings steamed right on top.

1 h 30 mineasy

Cincinnati Chili

A thin, warmly spiced meat sauce with cinnamon and allspice, piled on spaghetti the Ohio way.

2 heasy

Classic Beef Lasagna

Five layers of noodles, a beefy tomato sauce, and a creamy Pecorino layer that browns in spots on top.

3 hmedium

Fettuccine Alfredo

Cream, butter, Parmesan and fresh pasta. Serve it right away, while it's still glossy.

Glazed Meatloaf

A tangy ketchup glaze, a tender slice, and a thermometer that settles every argument.

2 h 5 minmedium

Honey-Glazed Ham

A fully cooked ham, warmed through slowly and finished with a shiny honey-mustard glaze.

2 h 50 mineasy

Hot Honey Chicken (Pan-Seared and Oven-Roasted)

Sweet heat without a deep fryer: seared in a skillet, roasted under a honey and hot-sauce glaze.

1 h 30 minmedium

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Texas potluck royalty: tortillas, chicken, peppers and two cheeses baked in a spicy, creamy sauce.

1 h 25 mineasy

Marry Me Chicken

Golden chicken simmered in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, with a name that promises a lot.

Oven-Baked Chicken Tenders

Crunchy, golden tenders with no frying: toast the crumbs first and the oven does the rest.

40 mineasy

Pot Roast

Sunday-style beef, simmered until a fork slides right through, with carrots, potatoes and its own gravy.

3 h 20 mineasy

3 h 55 minmediumgluten-free · dairy-free

Roast Pork with Crackling

Dry skin, a blast of heat, then patience. That's the crunch.

Roast Turkey

A big golden bird, a thermometer, and no guessing.

4 h 30 minmedium

Sausage and Bean Casserole

Browned sausages simmered with leeks, peppers, smoky paprika and beans in a rich tomato sauce.

1 h 30 mineasy

1 h 15 mineasygluten-free

Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

Crisp-skinned lemon-thyme chicken thighs roasting on one pan with potatoes and red onion: dinner and side in one go.

Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole

Layers of corn tortillas, saucy beef and melted Monterey Jack that look after themselves all afternoon.

5 h 5 mineasy

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

Tender, lightly seasoned chicken for tacos, sandwiches, salads and soups, with almost no hands-on time.

6 h 20 mineasy

8 h 15 mineasygluten-free

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

A herb-and-paprika rubbed turkey breast that cooks itself while you get on with the day.

40 mineasyvegan · vegetarian · dairy-free

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Garlic, oil, pasta... and the pasta water does the magic. Wait, don't pour it all out!

Turkish Pasta (Cheat's Mantı)

All the mantı flavours, none of the dumpling folding: spiced meat sauce, garlicky yogurt, red pepper oil.

55 mineasy

White Chicken Chili

Green chiles, white beans and ground chicken in one pot. The torn tortillas melt in and thicken it.

1 h 10 mineasy

Whole Roast Chicken

A big bird stuffed with lemon, garlic and thyme, roasted on a bed of vegetables that soak up all the juices.

2 h 10 mineasy

Borscht

A ruby-red pot of beets, cabbage and tender pork, brightened with dill and lemon.

3 h 25 minmedium

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Smooth, bright green and very cheesy, ready in under an hour.

50 mineasy

Butternut Squash Soup

Silky, golden and gently herby, with a swirl of cream on top.

Chicken Noodle Soup

Roasted chicken, soft noodles and a pot of good stock: the bowl everyone asks for on a grey day.

1 h 25 mineasy

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Smoky chipotle broth, tender chicken and crunchy oven-baked tortilla strips, on the table in half an hour.

Creamy Tomato Soup

Better than the can... and yes, it foams for a second. Don't panic. I did.

1 hmedium

Egg Drop Soup

Silky chicken broth with soft egg ribbons, on the table in about 15 minutes.

15 mineasy

Hot and Sour Soup

Peppery, tangy and silky, with pork, tofu, mushrooms and soft ribbons of fully cooked egg.

1 hmedium

Lasagna Soup

All the flavors of lasagna in a bowl: sausage, tomato and ribbons of noodle, with a spoonful of ricotta on top.

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Everything you pile on a baked potato, in a creamy, cheesy bowl.

55 mineasy

Minestrone

A big pot of tomato broth with beans, little pasta and whatever vegetables are in season, ready in under an hour.

Miso Soup

A clear homemade dashi, two kinds of miso, silky tofu and wakame: a calm little bowl of savoury warmth.

1 h 35 mineasy

New England Clam Chowder

Creamy, bacon-scented chowder from canned clams, on the table in well under an hour.

Pasta e Fagioli

Italy's pasta-and-bean soup: a slow-simmered tomato broth, soft vegetables, creamy beans and little pasta.

1 h 10 mineasy

Shoyu Ramen

A quick soy-sauce tare, good chicken broth and springy noodles, topped with poached chicken, greens and a hard-boiled egg.

1 h 5 minmedium

Split Pea Soup

Thick, smoky green split pea soup simmered with ham hocks and blended as smooth as you like.

1 h 25 mineasydairy-free

Tom Kha Gai

Thai chicken and coconut soup, sour with lime and fragrant with galangal, lemongrass and lime leaves.

40 mineasy

Tom Yum Soup with Shrimp

Hot, sour and fragrant with lemongrass, galangal and lime leaf, with sweet shrimp poached right in the bowl-ready broth.

Turkish Red Lentil Soup

Mercimek çorbası: silky red lentil soup with a sizzle of paprika butter and a squeeze of lemon.

1 h 5 mineasy

Wonton Soup

Pork and prawn wontons folded by hand, simmered in gingery chicken broth with bok choy and egg noodles.

40 minmedium

10 mineasyvegetarian · gluten-free

Caprese Salad

Ripe tomatoes, soft mozzarella and basil, dressed with nothing more than good olive oil.

Chicken Salad

Gently poached chicken folded into a lemony, herby mayo dressing. Sandwich, lettuce cup or straight from the bowl.

2 h 30 mineasy

Classic Pasta Salad

Corkscrew pasta, pepperoni, mozzarella and artichokes in a sharp garlic vinaigrette: the potluck regular.

25 mineasy

Cobb Salad

Crisp bacon, chicken, egg, avocado and blue cheese over lettuce, with a sharp mustard vinaigrette.

1 h 2 mineasy

Coleslaw

Crunchy cabbage and carrot in a tangy, creamy dressing. The cool side every barbecue plate needs.

Egg Salad

Diced, never mushy: a creamy, tangy egg salad for sandwiches and lunch boxes.

30 mineasyvegetarian

55 mineasyvegetarian · gluten-free

Greek Salad

Ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber and pepper, olives, and a slab of feta on top. No lettuce, no fuss.

Macaroni Salad

The creamy, tangy picnic classic, with a little crunch in every bite.

40 mineasyvegetarian

Potato Salad

Classic creamy picnic potato salad with egg, pickles and a tangy mustard dressing, dressed while the potatoes are still warm.

2 h 50 mineasyvegetarian

Taco Salad

Everything you love about tacos, piled on a plate and crunching on contact.

15 mineasygluten-free · dairy-free

Tuna Salad

Bright, crunchy and never watery. The trick is all in how you drain and season the tuna.

1 h 18 mineasyvegetarian · gluten-free

Baked Potatoes

Crisp, salty skins and a fluffy inside, baked straight on the oven rack with no foil in sight.

50 mineasyvegetarian · gluten-free

Candied Yams

Sweet potatoes simmered in a brown-sugar butter syrup, all on the stovetop.

Classic Stuffing

Baked in its own dish: soft in the middle, crisp on top, and cooked all the way through.

1 h 20 mineasy

Cornbread Dressing

Homemade cornbread, dried, then baked with herbs and broth until crisp on the edges.

3 h 30 minmedium

1 h 50 mineasyvegetarian · vegan · gluten-free

Crispy Roast Potatoes

Fluffy inside, craggy and golden outside: the potato's finest hour (and a bit).

40 mineasyvegan · vegetarian

Fluffy Stovetop White Rice

Rinse it, lid on, then hands off. The hardest part is not peeking. Really.

1 h 55 mineasyvegetarian · gluten-free

Gratin Dauphinois

Thin potato slices, garlicky milk and cream, one slow bake. No cheese required.

Green Bean Casserole

Creamy beans, crunchy onions, five ingredients. Save half the onions for the top!

50 mineasy

30 mineasyvegetarian · gluten-free

Honey Glazed Carrots

One skillet, glossy honey-butter glaze, a squeeze of lemon to keep it bright.

1 h 5 mineasyvegetarian · gluten-free

Mashed Potatoes

Gentle simmer, warm milk, soft butter. Fluffy mash without the glue.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Orange, buttery and spoon-soft. The holiday side that works fine on a Tuesday.

45 mineasyvegetarian

1 h 5 mineasyvegan · vegetarian · gluten-free · dairy-free

Oven Fries

Golden, crisp-edged fries from two sheet pans and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. No pot of hot oil.

35 mineasyvegan · vegetarian · gluten-free

Roasted Broccoli

Hot oven, one sheet pan, no stirring: crispy edges and tender stems in 20 minutes.

50 mineasyvegan · vegetarian · gluten-free · dairy-free

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Browned and crisp outside, tender inside. Hot oven, olive oil, salt, and that's it.

Scalloped Potatoes

Thin potato slices baked slowly in an onion-scented white sauce until tender and bubbling.

2 h 5 mineasyvegetarian

1 h 5 mineasyvegan · vegetarian · gluten-free · dairy-free

Sheet-Pan Roasted Vegetables

One tray, lots of colour... just give the veg some elbow room, okay?

Sweet Potato Casserole

Silky sweet potato under a crunchy brown-sugar pecan crumble.

42 mineasyvegetarian · vegan · gluten-free

Sweet Potato Fries (Oven)

Orange, crisp-edged fries from a hot oven, with a light coat of cornstarch and smoky paprika.

BLT

Crisp bacon, juicy tomato, cold lettuce, toast. Four things, done right.

Bacon Butty

Crisp bacon, soft buttered bread and your sauce of choice. The great British sandwich argument, settled one bite at a time.

12 mineasy

Black Bean Burgers

Crisp-edged, cumin-scented bean patties that actually hold together on the bun.

2 hmediumvegetarian

Cuban Sandwich

Roast pork, ham, Swiss and pickles, pressed flat until crisp and melty.

French Dip

Slow-cooked beef sliced thin onto French bread, with the cooking juices for dunking.

7 h 20 mineasy

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Crisp, buttery bread and a properly melted middle, cooked low and slow so neither one has to wait for the other.

25 mineasy

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Lemony brined chicken thighs seared in a grill pan, with a green herb sauce, crisp bacon and a mayo-toasted bun.

1 h 25 mineasy

Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Buttery, golden and gooey: the hot ham and cheese, made in one small pan.

15 mineasy

Meatball Sub

Oven-baked meatballs, warm marinara and melty provolone in a soft roll. Done in about half an hour.

Peanut Butter and Jelly

The lunchbox classic, spread edge to edge so every bite has both.

5 mineasyvegetarian

Philly Cheesesteak

Paper-thin seared beef folded into melted cheese and piled into a toasted roll.

1 h 45 minmedium

Pulled Pork Sandwich

Pork shoulder braised low and slow in a tangy-sweet sauce, then piled into toasted buns.

4 hmedium

Reuben Sandwich

Corned beef, tangy kraut and melted Swiss pressed between buttery, crackly rye.

Roast Beef Sandwich

Ruffled roast beef, zippy horseradish cream and quick-pickled onions on a toasted roll.

1 h 20 mineasy

Sloppy Joes

Tangy, sweet, saucy beef piled on a toasted bun. Napkins required.

Tuna Melt

Tangy dill-pickle tuna salad and sharp cheddar, griddled on rye until melty and golden.

Turkey Burgers

Juicy skillet turkey burgers with a dark, crusty sear and a creamy secret inside.

Turkey Club Sandwich

Three slices of toast, crisp bacon, cold lettuce and a toothpick holding it all together.

40 mineasy

Banana Bread

The browner the banana, the better the bread. Finally, my fruit bowl is a feature.

1 h 50 mineasyvegetarian

Butterscotch Pudding

Brown sugar, butter and vanilla cooked into a silky stovetop pudding. One pot, one sieve, no box.

3 h 30 mineasyvegetarian

Chocolate Chip Cookies

One bowl, one tray, and a kitchen that smells like a hug.

28 mineasyvegetarian

Chocolate Lush (Layered Pudding Dessert)

Cookie crust, sweet cream cheese, chocolate pudding and a cloud on top. No oven, just patience.

4 h 40 mineasyvegetarian

4 h 20 mineasyvegetarian · gluten-free

Chocolate Pudding

Silky, spoon-coating, properly chocolatey pudding made in one saucepan.

Chocolate Truffles

Silky dark-chocolate ganache rolled in cocoa: 64 little bites, no liqueur, made in the microwave.

7 hmediumvegetarian

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Dark chocolate shells with a white chocolate drizzle. The only hard part is drying the berries properly.

1 h 5 mineasyvegetarian

20 mineasyvegetarian · gluten-free · dairy-free

Classic Fruit Salad

Watermelon, strawberries and blueberries, tossed in a little lime and honey.

Cranberry-Pineapple Gelatin Salad

The jiggly holiday side: cranberry, pineapple, pear and walnuts set in strawberry gelatin.

5 h 45 mineasy

Crispy Rice Cereal Treats

Three ingredients, one pot, no oven: the chewy, crackly bake-sale classic.

1 h 15 mineasy

1 h 20 minmediumvegetarian

Dubai-Style Chocolate Bar

Crunchy oven-toasted kataifi and pistachio cream sealed in chocolate. No frying needed.

English Trifle

Sponge, raspberries, jelly, custard and cream, layered in a glass bowl so everyone can see what's coming.

2 h 35 mineasy

Eton Mess

Juicy strawberries, softly whipped cream and crunchy shop-bought meringue, tumbled together in ten minutes.

10 mineasyvegetarian

3 h 50 minmediumvegan · vegetarian · dairy-free

Mango Sticky Rice

Chewy steamed sticky rice soaked in sweet-salty coconut cream, with ripe mango alongside.

No-Bake Cheesecake

A light, fluffy cheesecake on a buttery graham crust that sets in the fridge. No oven needed.

8 h 45 mineasyvegetarian

No-Churn Ice Cream

Three ingredients and a whisk: whipped cream does the job an ice cream machine would.

6 h 15 mineasyvegetarian

3 h 50 minmediumgluten-free

Panna Cotta

Warm vanilla cream set with a little gelatine, just firm enough to stand up and wobble on the plate.

2 h 30 mineasyvegetarian · gluten-free

Rice Pudding

Stir it together, slide it in, and let a slow oven turn it creamy under a golden skin.

Southern Banana Pudding

Vanilla wafers, ripe bananas and warm vanilla pudding under a cloud of browned meringue.

1 heasyvegetarian

40 mineasyvegetarian · gluten-free

Tapioca Pudding

Creamy vanilla pudding full of soft little tapioca pearls, ready from one saucepan in about 40 minutes.

5 h 30 minmediumvegetarian · gluten-free

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (Custard Base)

Rich, egg-yolk custard speckled with real vanilla seeds, cooked to a safe temperature and churned until creamy.

Vanilla Cupcakes

Twelve little cakes, one big swirl of icing, zero drama (mostly).

1 h 10 mineasyvegetarian

3 h 20 mineasyvegetarian · gluten-free

Vanilla Pudding

Silky stovetop vanilla pudding thickened with egg yolks and cornstarch, no box required.

2 h 45 minmediumvegetarian

Almond Biscotti

Twice-baked, crunchy and full of toasted almonds, made for dunking in coffee.

Apple Crumble

Soft Bramleys, firm eating apples, and a buttery topping you never press down.

1 h 25 mineasyvegetarian

Apple Pie

Two crusts, a lot of apples, and the hardest part: waiting two hours to slice it.

3 h 15 minmedium

Blondies

Butterscotchy brown-sugar bars with a shiny crackly top, a fudgy middle and toasty nuts.

1 h 55 mineasyvegetarian

Cake Mix Cookies

A box of chocolate cake mix, a little oil and two eggs turn into soft, sugar-crackled cookies.

2 h 12 mineasyvegetarian

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

All the chocolate chip cookie, none of the scooping: one pan, 24 chewy bars.

1 h 45 mineasyvegetarian

Chocolate Cream Pie

A stovetop chocolate filling, boiled properly, chilled until it slices clean.

5 h 37 minmedium

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Fudgy chocolate cookies that crack open under a snowy coat of powdered sugar.

3 h 40 mineasyvegetarian

Classic Scones

Tall, light and on the table in about half an hour. Jam and cream on top are compulsory.

30 mineasyvegetarian

43 mineasyvegetarian · gluten-free

Coconut Macaroons

One bowl, no flour, and chewy little coconut mounds with toasty golden tops.

Double Chocolate Cookies

Small, dark cocoa cookies packed with chocolate chips, pulled from the oven while they still look a little underdone.

50 mineasyvegetarian

Easy Chocolate Cake

Two moist chocolate layers from one bowl, sandwiched and covered with a quick cocoa frosting.

2 h 15 mineasyvegetarian

Fudgy Brownies

Dense, deeply chocolatey squares with a shiny, crackly top and a moist middle.

3 h 44 mineasyvegetarian

Gingerbread Cookies

Molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and a whole tray of little people to decorate.

1 h 50 mineasyvegetarian

1 h 54 minmediumvegetarian

Hamantaschen

Buttery three-cornered Purim cookies with a jammy middle.

Italian Ricotta Cookies

Soft, cakey little cookies under a thick vanilla glaze and a shower of sprinkles.

3 h 15 mineasyvegetarian

Kitchen Sink Cookies

Sweet, salty and crunchy: chocolate, chips, pretzels and cranberries in one big cookie.

1 heasyvegetarian

Lemon Bars

A crisp buttery base under a sharp, sunny lemon layer.

3 h 15 mineasyvegetarian

1 h 45 minmediumvegetarian · dairy-free · egg-free

Melomakarona

Greek Christmas cookies scented with orange and spice, dunked in honey syrup and showered with walnuts.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy brown-sugar oat cookies studded with chocolate chips, mixed by hand in one bowl.

1 h 5 mineasyvegetarian

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Chewy, cinnamon-warm and gone faster than you can say 'one more batch'.

Peanut Butter Blossoms

Soft, sugar-rolled peanut butter cookies, each crowned with a milk chocolate kiss.

57 mineasyvegetarian

Peanut Butter Cookies

Soft-centred, brown-sugar peanut butter cookies with the classic fork crisscross.

1 heasyvegetarian

Pecan Pie

A one-bowl, spoon-stirred classic. The thermometer does the worrying for you.

3 h 35 mineasy

Pumpkin Pie

Spiced, silky and a tiny bit wobbly in the middle, exactly as it should be.

3 h 30 mineasy

Shortbread

Rich, buttery, gently golden, and cut into fingers while it's still warm.

1 h 10 mineasyvegetarian

Snickerdoodles

Soft, tangy cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar. The name is half the fun.

1 h 55 mineasyvegetarian

Snowball Cookies (Mexican Wedding Cookies)

Buttery, nutty little balls that melt in your mouth under a double coat of powdered sugar.

Sugar Cookies

Roll, cut, bake, decorate: a cut-out cookie that barely spreads and keeps its shape.

1 h 10 mineasyvegetarian

4 h 10 minmediumvegetarian

Sweet Potato Pie

Brown sugar, warm spice and sweet potatoes you cook and mash yourself.

Thumbprint Cookies

Buttery little cookies with a jewel of jam in the middle, pressed in with your own thumb.

1 h 30 mineasyvegetarian

Vanilla Buttercream

Butter, sugar, vanilla, a splash of milk. Low speed first, or enjoy your new sugar cloud.

55 mineasyvegetarian

Victoria Sponge

Two golden sponges, jam and buttercream. Exactly what a cake at a tea party should be.

1 h 40 mineasyvegetarian

White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies

Buttery, golden-edged cookies loaded with roasted macadamias and chunks of white chocolate.

57 mineasyvegetarian

15 mineasyvegetarian · gluten-free

Classic Hot Chocolate

Real chopped chocolate and cocoa whisked into hot milk: thick, smooth and properly chocolatey.

1 h 15 mineasyvegetarian · vegan · gluten-free · dairy-free

Classic Lemonade

Fresh lemons, a quick sugar syrup and cold water: the porch-step pitcher.

18 h 5 mineasyvegan · gluten-free · dairy-free

Cold Brew Coffee

Five minutes tonight, smooth iced coffee tomorrow morning. The fridge does the work.

3 h 45 mineasyvegan · vegetarian · gluten-free · dairy-free

Horchata

Rice and cinnamon soaked, blended and strained into a cold, lightly sweet drink. No cooking.

10 mineasyvegan · vegetarian · gluten-free

Iced Coffee

Brewed hot straight onto ice, so it's cold, strong and never watery.

20 mineasyvegetarian · gluten-free

Mango Lassi

Thick, cold and sunny: mango and yogurt blended smooth with a squeeze of citrus.

20 mineasyvegetarian · gluten-free

Masala Chai

Milky, gingery, cardamom-scented tea, boiled the street-stall way until it turns caramel.

5 mineasyvegetarian · gluten-free

Matcha Latte

Bright green tea whisked to a froth, then softened with warm milk.

1 h 20 mineasyvegetarian · dairy-free · gluten-free

Southern Sweet Tea

A gallon of clear, strong black tea, sweetened while it's warm and poured over a glass full of ice.

1 h 30 mineasyvegan · vegetarian · gluten-free

Strawberry Lemonade

Mash, stir, strain: fresh-squeezed lemonade blushing pink with real strawberries.

5 mineasyvegan · vegetarian · gluten-free · dairy-free

Virgin Mojito

Muddled mint, fresh lime and a splash of agave, shaken cold and topped with fizz. All of the mojito's zing, none of the rum.

Baked Jalapeño Poppers

Jalapeño boats packed with herby cream cheese, topped with cheddar and crunchy panko, baked until bubbling.

Bean Dip

Three cans and a bag of cheese, bubbling in fifteen minutes.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

All the wing-night flavor, none of the sticky fingers. Just grab a chip.

15 mineasyvegetarian · vegan

Classic Guacamole

No oven, no stove - just a fork, some avocados and a little patience.

Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings

Wings that crackle without a drop of frying oil: a dusting of baking powder, a low oven, then a hot one.

1 h 45 minmedium

1 h 55 mineasyvegetarian · gluten-free

Deviled Eggs

Creamy, tangy yolk filling piped back into firm whites, with a dusting of paprika.

Hoagie Dip

Everything you love in an Italian hoagie, chopped small and piled into a bread bowl.

25 mineasy

Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Oven-crisped wings, then a sticky honey, garlic and ginger glaze bubbled right on top. No frying.

1 h 20 mineasydairy-free

Jalapeño Popper Dip

Everything good about jalapeño poppers, without stuffing a single pepper.

Pigs in a Blanket

Little smoked sausages rolled in crescent dough and baked golden. Two ingredients, forty-eight bites.

Queso Dip

Two ingredients, one saucepan, five minutes. The chip bowl doesn't stand a chance.

10 mineasy

Seven-Layer Dip

Seven stripes, one shallow dish, zero cooking. Bring chips.

Sheet Pan Nachos

Two layers of chips, beef and cheese, so nobody gets the naked chips.

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Warm, cheesy, and gone about four minutes after it hits the table.

Stuffed Mushrooms

Bite-size mushroom caps packed with a buttery, herby crumb filling and browned under the grill.

37 mineasyvegetarian

Taco Dip

Taco night pressed into one dish and built for scooping.

Alfredo Sauce

Butter, cream and a mountain of Parmesan. Ten quiet minutes and dinner feels fancy.

15 mineasy

Basil Pesto

Toasted garlic, golden pine nuts and a big handful of basil, blended into a jar of summer.

20 mineasygluten-free

Bechamel Sauce

Butter, flour, milk and a little patience: the white sauce behind lasagne and cauliflower cheese.

17 mineasyvegetarian

Cheese Sauce

Butter, flour, milk and sharp cheddar: a smooth sauce that makes broccoli suddenly popular.

15 mineasyvegetarian · vegan · gluten-free · dairy-free

Chimichurri

A bright, garlicky parsley-and-vinegar sauce for anything that comes off the grill.

45 mineasyvegetarian · dairy-free · gluten-free

Cranberry Sauce

Four ingredients, five minutes of popping berries, and no can-shaped ridges.

Homemade BBQ Sauce

Sweet, tangy and a little smoky: a Kansas City-style tomato barbecue sauce simmered in one pot.

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Five pantry spices, two minutes, and taco night no longer needs a packet.

45 minmediumvegetarian · gluten-free · dairy-free

Hot Honey (Habanero)

Sweet first, then a slow habanero glow. Made the careful way, with a scale and a thermometer.

40 mineasyvegan · vegetarian · gluten-free · dairy-free

Marinara Sauce

Garlic, a little onion, whole canned tomatoes and fresh basil. A big pot in about 40 minutes.

15 mineasyvegan · vegetarian · gluten-free

Pico de Gallo

Fresh chopped tomato, onion, chile and cilantro with a squeeze of lime. No cooking, all crunch.

Red Enchilada Sauce

Pantry spices, a quick roux and fifteen minutes of simmering. Better than the can, and you know what's in it.

20 mineasydairy-free

1 h 15 mineasyvegan · vegetarian · gluten-free

Restaurant-Style Salsa

The smooth, chip-ready salsa from your favourite taco place, made from cans in a few pulses.

25 mineasyvegan · vegetarian · gluten-free · dairy-free

Salsa Verde

Tangy tomatillos, a little chile, a lot of cilantro: the green salsa for chips and tacos.

Turkey Gravy

All the good brown bits in the roasting pan, turned into the thing everyone pours too much of.