There are so many cheesecake recipes and I don’t mind experimenting with different flavour combinations, no bake versions, cheesecake bars, etc. but when it comes to a classic baked New York Style Cheesecake, there’s only one recipe that I do not dare to change. This iconic American version has a long history and the recipe…
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Chocolate Mole Chili?! You better believe it!
You can make a very good flavourful chili with simply ground beef, beans, a can of tomatoes and some spices by using the right techniques. And sometimes, for a simple weeknight dinner that’s all you need. There are ways, however, to take this dish (or any dish for that matter) to a whole new level,…
French Onion Soup, may just be the most flavourful and umami soup recipe I have...
Well, it’s a toss up. Both, my mushroom and French onion soups, have very deep savoury umami flavours from all the caramelization that takes place. I feel this soup does not require any additional praise. It honestly speaks for itself. It’s so deeply rich and flavourful that it deserves its rightful place everywhere! Your special…
Fluffy scrambled eggs - my absolute favourite way to enjoy eggs
Different techniques result in different textures when it comes to cooking eggs. Large fluffy perfectly scrambled eggs are my absolute favourite kind of eggs to enjoy for breakfast or lunch. (Well, except my easy smoked salmon eggs benedict.) Here’s my technique for this simple dish: Make it Low Carb/Keto/Paleo: for Keto, use heavy cream. For…
Perfect Tres Leches Cake
I first saw this cake during my college days, in late 2000s, I believe. I collected any and all interesting or vintage recipes (actually I did that for as long as my memories go back.) The Cooks Illustrated headline stated: “This cake’s allure is the moistness it acquires after being soaked in three types of…