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Ingredients: 1 box yellow/golden cake mix 1 box vanilla pudding 4 eggs 1 cup 1 tbsp peanutbutter 1/4 cup neutral oil 1/2 cup butter 1 tbsp vanilla extract 2 cups icing sugar 3 tbsp cream Cake Instructions  Preheat oven to 350 F Grease a cake pan In large bowl, mix together 1 box of yellow cake mix, 1 box of vanilla pudding, 4 eggs, 1 cup water, 1 cup peanutbutter, 1/4 cup neutral oil Mix until smooth Pour into prepared cake pan and bake 25-30 min Icing Instructions: Melt 1/2 cup butter In a mixing bowl, place 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, 2 cups icing sugar, 3 tbsp cream, 1 tbsp peanutbutter With hand mixer, blend until smooth Apply a layer to the top of finished cake Yield: 1 cake Source: WALES Cookbook Tips: In the picture there is pieces of Reese's Cups that Lee-Anne froze and then crumbled as topping. This was a nice touch but not a part of the original recipe Description: Before the pandemic, at my workplace WALES, we had a tradition of baking a cake whenever ...

Ingredients: 1/2 med yellow onion 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese 1 tbsp cooking oil 1 lb ground beef Cooking oil for frying 1 1/2 tsp onion powder 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 carton/4 cups beef broth 1 can diced tomatoes 2 1/2 to 3 cups dried elbow macaroni Instructions: Dice 1/2 med onion, grate 2 cups cheddar cheese Preheat oven to broil on med heat Heat a bit of cooking oil in a large-sided skillet Add diced onion and cook until semitranslucent Add 1 lb ground beef, breaking into smaller pieces Season with 1 1/2 garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper Continue to flip to distribute the seasoning until beef is cooked through, about 6 to 7 min Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, stirring to combine until tomato paste darkens, about 1 min Add 1 carton or 4 cups beef broth, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a boil Once boiling, add 3 cups dried elbow macaroni. Stir occasional...

Ingredients: 1 onion 2 carrots 2 stalks celery 3 cloves garlic 1 inch piece of ginger 1 red chili pepper 1/4 cup cooking oil 1 tbsp curry powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp cardamom 2 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs 1/4 cup red lentils Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Dice 1 onion, chop 2 carrots, 2 stocks celery, 1 red chili pepper, and mince 1 inch ginger and 3 cloves garlic. Chop 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs Add a bit of cooking oil to a frying pan. Fry the chicken until done, then remove from heat Add 1/4 cup cooking oil to saucepan and bring it to med heat Add 1 tbsp curry powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp turmeric, and 1/4 tsp cardamom and allow them to warm for about 1 min Add the prepared onion, carrots and celery, tossing and stirring to coat until slightly soft, about 5 min Stir in prepared garlic, ginger, and red chili, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste Pour in 2 cups chicken broth and 2 cups water. Partially cover and l...

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups wheat bran 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup neutral oil 1 large egg 1 cup all purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup blueberries Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 F Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with oil or liners In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to boil Remove from heat, add 1 1/2 cups wheat bran to boiling water and stir until combined Stir in 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup neutral oil, and 1 egg In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt Combine the flour and bran mixes Fold in 1 cup blueberries Divide mixture between the 12 prepared muffin cups Bake 15-20 min Yield: 12 muffins Source: The WALES Cookbook Tips: Original recipe says to use vegetable oil but I used canola. My understanding is that health-wise, vegetable is pretty inconsistent while canola is pretty good.  It also said to pour the boiling water into a mixing bowl with the bran. Since I didn't trust boiling water in our plastic or ceramic bo...

Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp honey 1/2 tsp salt 1 medium bulb fennel 1 small cucumber 2 cups arugula 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts 1/2 cup crumbled feta 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves Instructions: Thinly slice 1 bulb fennel and 1 small cucumber. Julienne cut 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, and 1/2 tsp salt Add fennel and cucumber. Toss to coat and let sit for 10 min Put 2 cups arugula into a large salad bowl. Add marinated fennel and cucumber with the dressing and toss to combine Garnish with toasted pine nuts, crumbled feta, and basil leaves Yield: One family-sized salad for sides Source: The Mediterranean Table by Sonora Press Description: This is the fifth recipe that I've posted from the Mediterranean Table. In my last entry I mentioned that there was one that I had in stock but hadn't written about, and this was that. I have to say that "posted" and not "made...

Ingredients: 1 onion 1 bell pepper 2 tomatoes, or half of a 28 oz can of diced tomatoes 2 cloves of garlic 1 jalapeno pepper 1 14 oz can black beans 1 avocado 1 lime 1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo 4 eggs Salt and pepper to taste Cilantro for garnish Cooking oil for frying Instructions: Dice 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 1 jalapeno, and 2 cloves garlic. Drain and rinse 1 can black beans. Chop cilantro for garnish. Cut 1 avocado into slices and 1 lime into quarters Add a drizzle of cooking oil to a large skillet and bring to med-high heat Fry diced onion and bell pepper until onion becomes semitranslucent, about 5 min Add diced garlic and jalapeno and fry until fragrant, about 1 min Stir in 14 oz diced tomato and1 tbsp chilies in adobo sauce Add 1/2 cup water or juice from canned tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and let simmer for 5 min Stir in black beans Make 4 indentations in the salsa and crack and egg into each Cover and cook for 5 min Garnish with cilantro, avocado slices...

Ingredients: 1 yellow onion 1/3 cup cheddar cheese 2 lb ground beef 2 tbsp tomato paste 3 tbsp smoked paprika 2 tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp chili flakes 1 beef stock cube, can substitute with 1 tsp powder, or 1 cup stock 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 pack of large tortillas Salt & pepper to taste Olive oil for cooking Cherry tomatoes, for garnish Fresh coriander, for garnish Green onions, for garnish Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 F Set a kettle of water to boil Dice1 yellow onion, grate 1/3 cup cheddar cheese In a large pan, add a bit of olive oil and bring to med heat Once heated, add chopped onion with a generous pinch of salt Cook for five min, or until onion is translucent While onion is cooking, dissolve 1 beef stock cube, or 1 tsp bouillon powder with 200 ml boiled water Add 2 tbsp tomato paste to beef stock, stirring to combine To the pan, add 2 lb ground beef, 2 tbsp ground cumin, 3 tbsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp chili flakes Mix well, bring element to high...

Ingredients: 8 oz tomato sauce 1/2 cup ketchup or bbq sauce 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp vinegar 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 onion 1 lb ground meat 8 hamburger buns Instructions: In a bowl, mix together 8 oz tomato sauce, 1/2 cup ketchup/bbq sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp vinegar, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Add some cooking oil to a frying pan and set to med-high heat Dice 1 onion and add to heated pan Simmer until onion is semitranslucent, then add 1 lb ground meat Break meat apart with spatula and cook, stirring occasionally until it has fully browned Pour sauce over meat, stirring until combined Turn heat to low Cover and let simmer for 20 min Divide meat mixture over 8 hamburger buns Yield: 8 Sloppy Josephs Source: Accessible Chef Tips: Original recipe calls for ketchup. I used bbq sauce, although Lee-Anne has been encouraging me to try using ketchup as a base when called for, even if I dislike the condiment. Just couldn't bring myself to do it. Description: I got this r...

Ingredients: 6 tbsp olive oil (can substitute with alternative cooking oils) 2 med onions 2 cloves garlic 2 med eggplants 3 med zucchini 2 red bell peppers 1 green bell pepper 1 14 oz canned diced tomatoes 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 8 oz breadcrumbs 1 tbsp parsley 1 tbsp basil 1 tbsp chives 6 oz soft goat cheese Pasta, polenta, or crusty bread (for pairing, optional) Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 F Dice 2 med onions, mince 2 cloves garlic, cut 2 med eggplants in half lengthwise, then cut into 3/4 inch rounds, deseed 2 red bell peppers and 1 green bell pepper and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces, drain 1 14 oz can of diced tomatoes Heat 5 tbsp of olive oil or cooking oil in a large skillet over med heat Add onions and garlic and saute until onions become semitranslucent and garlic is fragrant Add eggplant, zucchini, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 min Add drained diced tomatoes, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Let simmer 15 min While vegetables are simmering, sti...

  Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed) 2 rashers (6 strips) bacon 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated parmesan 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 egg 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional) Instructions: In a pan, fry 2 rashers (6 strips) of bacon until crispy, flipping partway through Place fried bacon on a paper towel lined plate Preheat oven to 400 F Grate 1 cup cheddar cheese and 1/4 parmesan Unfold puff pastry on lightly floured surface. If using a brick-shaped pastry, divide in 2 and roll each piece flat Spread Dijon mustard over pastry Spread 1 cup grated cheddar and 1/4 cup grated parmesan over mustard Crumble fried bacon and spread evenly over cheese Roll pastry tightly into a log, 2 if you divided it earlier Cut into 1/2 inch rounds Place rounds onto prepared baking sheet, cut side up In a small bowl, beat an egg and brush onto the tops of the rounds Bake 15-20 min Let rolls cool and garnish with parsley if desired Yield: About 20 pinwheels Source:  https://easyswe...

Ingredients: 1 batch of peanut butter cookies (1 baking sheet, or about 12 cookies) ½ bag chocolate chips (of a 270 g bag) Peanuts, for garnish ½ brick cream cheese Instructions: Put 1 tray of peanut butter cookies into large ziplock bag Close bag and crush cookies Pour cookie crumbs into mixing bowl In a small bowl, microwave ½ brick cream cheese for 30 sec Add cream cheese to cookie crumbs and mix together In rounded tablespoons, scoop onto baking sheet in balls Freeze for a few minutes Pour peanuts into ziplock bag and crush  into crumbs Melt ½ bag chocolate chips in microwave for 1 min Stir chocolate chips, then roll cookie balls in melted chocolate Sprinkle peanut crumbs on top Freeze Yield: 20 truffles Source: WALES member baking cart recipes Description: Before the pandemic, one of the WALES members used to run a baking cart. She would make an item per week and sell what she could at the agency's main office every Friday. Whatever wasn't purchased would be frozen and av...

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 1/2 tsp baking powder  3/4 tsp salt 1 cup 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 3/4 cup white sugar 1 tsp lemon zest 2 tbsp lemon juice 15 oz ricotta 1 tbsp 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar 5 tbsp milk Parchment paper Special Tools: Hand mixer Instructions: Grate 1 tsp lemon zest In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 2 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 3/4 tsp salt In a separate bowl, whip together 1 cup unsalted butter, 1 3/4 cups white sugar, and 1 tsp lemon zest until pale and fuffy. Scrape down sides and bottom of bowl occasionally while mixing Mix in 15 oz ricotta, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, and 2 eggs, one at a time Set mixer on low and slowly add in the flour mixture just until combined Cover bowl with seran wrap and chill in fridge for 2 hours, up to 2 days Preheat oven to 350 F For icing, in a separate bowl, mix together 1 tbsp melted butter, 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp vanilla ext...

Ingredients: 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp brown sugar Instructions: In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients (2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar) until it reaches a liquid state. The rice wine vinegar should break down the tomato paste, which is the most solid substance of the ingredients Yield: About a half cup of sauce Source: My mother-in-law Description: Originally the instructions to make this were incorporated into my okonomiyaki post. I thought it might be worth its own entry as I've got a "dips and sauces" section in my hard copy of this blog which it fits right into. It's also a general enough condiment that it shouldn't be limited to okonomiyaki. Also, that was a pretty cumbersome post, and omitting the steps for this calms it down a little.  I think this might be...

  Ingredients: 1 bag coleslaw mix, approx 6 cups 1 bunch green onions 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 cup broth 5 eggs Canola oil Sesame oil (optional) 2 tbsp tomato paste Tonkatsu sauce, for garnish Japanese mayo, for garnish Pickled ginger, for garnish Nori, for garnish Sesame seeds, for garnish Instructions: Dice 1 bunch green onions In large bowl, toss together 6 cups coleslaw mix, diced green onions, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup breadcrumb, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 cup broth, and three eggs. Set aside for 10 min to hydrate Bring a cast iron pan to medium heat Add a little canola oil and sesame oil to heated pan Spoon approx half the batter into the pan, flattening it into a pancake Cook for 4 min, or until golden and crisp Slide pancake from pan onto an oven-safe surface, like a pizza pan Place cast iron pan overtop the pancake and in one motion, flip over the pizza pan with the cast iron so that the uncooked side of the pancake lands facing down Fry for another 4 min...

  Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Cups Ingredients: 1 cup blueberries 2 bananas 2 cups oats 2 eggs 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 12 muffin liners Instructions: Preheat oven to 425 F Line muffin pan with 12 liners In a mixing bowl, mash 2 bananas with fork Beat in 2 eggs, 2 cups oats, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 cup blueberries Add batter to muffin liners and bake for 15 min Yield: 12 cups Source: WALES Cookbook Tips: I wasn't sure if having overripe bananas was beneficial, like it is with banana bread, so I let ours get a little spotty but not to the point of turning brown, to hedge my bets. Original recipe called for rolled oats, but I don't know what that means. We have three types of oats at home and none of them claim to be rolled. I used large flake. You should let them cool a bit after coming out of the oven, otherwise they stick to the muffine liners. Description: This is another recipe from the WALES Cookbo...

Ingredients: 8 eggs 1 cup milk 1 cup grated cheddar cheese Diced ham to preference Salt & pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 F Grate 1 cup cheddar cheese, dice a slice of ham Crack 8 eggs into large bowl and beat Add grated cheddar, 1 cup milk, and salt and pepper to taste, stirring to combine Prepare muffin tray by greasing with butter/margarine, cooking spray, or using muffin liners Ladle egg mixture into muffin tray Add diced ham to preference Bake for 35 min Special Equipment: Muffin tray Yield: 12 egg cups Source: WALES Cookbook Tips: This makes enough to fill each muffin section to the brim. They expanded more in the oven than I thought they would, so try to give them a little space to grow. For the ham, I got one of those little ones from the grocery, cut off a thickish slice and diced it. It didn't take much, as the sections were already pretty full. I think it was easier to add it after ladling the egg mixture, as I imagine otherwise the ham would sink t...

Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves 1 onion 1 carrot 1 rib celery 1 28 oz can crushed tomato 3 cups broth, matching protein or choice of preference 1/2 tsp thyme 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp chili flakes 1 lb ground meat, chef's choice is beef but we used turkey 250 grams frozen spinach. If it helps, that came out to five "spinach portions" for us 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 cups mozzarella or ricotta 220 grams cannelloni noodles, about 1 box Parsley for garnish, optional Little bit of cooking oil Special Tools:  Piping bag or ziplock sandwich bag Tinfoil Immersion blender Directions: Thaw, then squeeze water from 250 grams frozen spinach and set aside Mince 4 cloves garlic, dice 1 onion, chop 1 carrot and 1 rib celery. If using mozzarella, grate 2 cups For the sauce, in a large saucepan heat a little cooking oil over medium-high heat Once heated, add 1/2 of your diced garlic and onion and cook for 2 min, then add all your carrots and celery and cook anothe...

Ingredients: 2 cups bbq sauce 2 tsp brown sugar 3 cloves garlic 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp cayenne pepper 4-5 lbs baby back ribs Cooking spray Special Tools: Slow cooker Large ziplock freezer bag Directions: Mince 3 cloves garlic In a large ziplock freezer bag, combine 2 cups bbq sauce, 2 tsp brown sugar, minced garlic, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp cayenne pepper Seal bag and knead to mix ingredients Add 4-5 lbs baby back ribs to freezer bag. Reseal and shake to thoroughly coat with marinade Spray inside slowcooker and add ribs, topping with half the remaining sauce Cook on high heat for 5 hours, or low for 9 hours Yield: 4-5 lbs of ribs. Maybe a little less, I think meat loses a bit of weight post-cook Source: Lee-Anne Tips: The instructions I was given said that if you wanted slightly firmer ribs, you could cook on low for 7 hours. Also, if you want an extra touch, after they come out of the slow cooker you can broil them for a couple minutes to caramalize the sauce. I...

  Ingredients: 1 can tuna 1 med pickle 1 heaping spoonful mayo 2 English muffins 4 processed cheese slices Black pepper to taste Instructions: Set oven to broil at med-high heat Drain 1 can of tuna and put into bowl Dice 1 med pickle Add diced pickle to bowl with tuna, along with a heaping spoonful of mayo and black pepper to preference Mix until integrated, adding more mayo if needed Cut 2 English muffins in half and set on a baking sheet facing up Spoon out tuna mix onto each English muffin half, distributing evenly Place a slice of processed cheese on each and place in oven Broil for 10 min, or until the cheese develops leopard spotting Yield: 4 tuna melts Source: Conventional knowledge Tips: Can substitute mayo with whipped dressing. In my opinion, there is no situation in which it's preferrable to mayo, but this is a recipe that is a little more forgiving of it. The use of pickle in tuna is apparently debatable. It seems like the natural pairing, but Lee-Anne grew up using cel...

  Ingredients: 1/4 cabbage 1 tbsp salt 2 carrots 1 small apple 3 cloves garlic 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/3 cup fermented bean curd 100 ml apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp sesame oil Instructions: Coarsely chop 1/4 head cabbage, core an apple Put cabbage in a bowl and add 1 tbsp salt. Mixing until cabbage softens. Let sit 30 min In a food processor, add rest of indredients: 2 carrots, 1 apple, 3 cloves garlic, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/3 cup fermented bean curd, 100 ml apple cider vinegar, and 2 tbsp sesame oil. Blend into a puree  Gently squeeze cabbage to remove excess water Add marinade to bowl with cabbage, mixing to ensure it's evenly coated Let marinate in fridge for a few hours for better flavour Special Equipment: Food processor or immersion blender Source: Edited a bit from https://www.beryl.nyc/index.php/2025/04/16/huangjin-paocai/#rec-sec Yield: 1 quart jar Tips: Original recipe specified Korean cabbage. We got one, but to our palettes it didn't make an appreciable dif...

Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp lemon juice 1 garlic clove 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground coriander Pinch of cinnamon 3 cups curly parsley 1 cucumber 1 tomato 1 cup quinoa 1/3 cup mint 2 green onions Instructions: If using a rice cooker, add 1 cup quinoa, 2 cups water and set to cook. If using a pot, use same ratio, bring to a simmer and cook until quinoa water has been absorbed While quinoa is cooking, in a large bowl whisk together 1/3 cup olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground coriander, and a pinch of cinnamon Finely dice 3 cups curly parsley, 1 clove garlic, 1 cucumber, 1 tomato, 1/3 cup mint, and 2 green onions Add vegetables and quinoa to bowl with sauce and toss to combine Put in fridge to serve chilled Yield: Enough to be a side for everyone at a dinner of 4 Source: Modified from https://www.loveandlemons.com/tabbouleh/#wprm-recipe-container-64986 Tips: Original recipe calls for bulgur wheat. My mom used quinoa beause it's what she had ...

Ingredients: 2 cups dry pasta, shape of your choosing 2 heads of broccoli 1 onion 8 oz, or 1 package mushrooms. Original recipe calls for cremini, but can substitute 4 cloves garlic 3 tbsp flour 1 cup chicken stock 1 1/2 cups milk 1 tsp Dijon mustard 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese 2 chicken breasts Salt and pepper to taste Cooking oil for frying Instructions: Set saucepan of salted water to boil While waiting, dice 1 onion, mince 4 cloves garlic, chop 2 heads of broccoli, slice 1 package mushrooms, grate 2 cups cheddar, and cube 2 chicken breasts Once saucepan is boiling, add 2 cups dry pasta A little before pasta is cooked through, add broccoli to boiling water and cook until colour deepens Drain and set aside Set oven to 400 F to preheat  Coat a large frying pan with a little cooking oil and bring to medium heat Add diced onion and cook until semitranslucent Add mushrooms and garlic and fry until mushrooms are cooked through Add chopped chicken and fry until cooked through One by on...

  Ingredients: 2 cups flour 3 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/3 cup oil 1 cup milk 1/3 cup butter 2 chicken breasts 1 onion 3 cloves garlic 3 cups chicken stock 1 cup peas 3  med ribs celery 2 med carrots Instructions: At 350 F, bake 2 chicken breasts in oven for 1 hour While baking, chop 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic, 3 ribs celery, and 2 carrots In a saucepan, saute onion in a little bit of cooking oil until semitranslucent Add garlic and cook until fragrant Add carrots, celery, 1 cup peas and 3 cups chicken stock,  Let simmer until chicken has been in oven for 1 hour Remove chicken from oven, coursely chop and add to pot Stir together, then place in casserole dish Increase oven temp to 450 F For tea biscuits, sift together 2 cups flour, 3 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt In a separate bowl, add 1/3 cup neutral oil, 1 cup milk Mix together, knead dough, flatten and turn into rounds using a mug/can/mason jar Add tea biscuit rounds on top of mix Bake for 15 min ...

  Ingredients: 1 turkey breast 1 cup cranberries 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup orange juice 1 packet of onion soup mix Directions: In a saucepan, add 1 cup cranberries, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup orange juice, and enough water to just cover the cranberries (If you are using canned cranberries, omit sugar and water, stir together cranberries, orange juice and 1 packet onion soup mix and skip to step 6) Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until the cranberries burst Add 1 packet of onion soup mix, stirring until combined Cook for another five minutes Put sauce into fridge for two hours to set Set slow cooker to slow. Put in 1 chicken breast and the sauce Cook for 6 hours Serve with sides, ladle sauce over the meat when plating Special Equipment: A slow cooker Source: My old boss for the turkey. My mother-in-law for the cranberry sauce Yield: Enough for one lonely boss Tips: I mentioned it in the instructions, but the original recipe called for canned cranberries. I couldn't find them at thi...

  Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp salt 2 cups buckwheat groats 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 F, line baking sheet with parchment paper Blend 2 cups buckwheat groats until turned into a sort of flour. I used the pulse setting on a food processor Brown 1/4 cup butter by cooking in a frying pan at a low heat, stirring consistently While butter is browning, in a mixing bow stir together buckwheat flour, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp baking soda Add browned butter to mixture. Melt the other 1/4 cup butter and add as well. I just used the same heated pan without waiting long enough for it to brown. stir together until blended Mix some of the chocolate chips into the batter but reserve most of it. Maybe 1/3 of the cup Spread batter onto parchment paper lined baking sheet using the back of a fork Sprinkle the rest of the chocolate chips onto the batter Bake for 18 min Divide into squares Yield: Full baking tray S...