Chocolate Chip Cookies (chewy)

Yield: 20 cookies

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

pinch salt

1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped

flaky sea salt (optional)

1. In a mixer or large bowl, mix the butter and sugars.

2. Add egg and vanilla and mix to combine.

3. Add flour, baking soda, and salt and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

4. Fold in chocolate.

5. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

6. Using a cookie scoop, form dough into balls (approximately 1.5 tbsp of dough).

7. Place on prepared baking sheets and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.

8. Preheat oven to 350F. Bake for 10-11 minutes until the edges are golden brown.

9. Remove from oven and sprinkle with sea salt. Cool for 5 minutes.

https://asassyspoon.com/chocolate-chip-cookies/

Shortbread Cookies

Yield: 15 cookies

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 tsp kosher salt

2/3 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla

2 cups all-purpose flour

optional: sparkling, superfine, or granulated sugar, for sprinkling

1. Preheat the oven to 325F. Line an 8x8 square pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, stir butter until it is the texture of mayonnaise.

3. Add the salt, sugar, and vanilla and stir to combine.

4. Add the flour and stir just until the flour is absorbed. The dough will still be lumpy.

5. Press dough into prepared baking pan.

6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the edges begin to brown.

7. Cut into squares, bars, or wedges while still warm. Sprinkle with some sguar, if using.

https://alexandracooks.com/2021/12/18/simple-classic-shortbread-a-ted-lasso-biscuit-box-for-gifting/

Blueberry Scones

Yield: 8

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for hands and work surface

1 cup sugar

2 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, very cold or frozen

1/2 cup milk

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup blueberries

1 egg, for eggwash

turbinado sugar

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together.

3. Grate the frozen butter into the flour mixture. With your fingers, crumble the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Set aside.

4. In a small bowl, whisk milk, egg, and vanilla extract together. Add to flour mixture and then combine together with a rubber spatula until everything appears moistened.

5. Slowly and gently fold in the blueberries. Do not overwork the dough at any point. Dough will be a little wet.

6. With floured hands, transfer dough to a floured surface. Press into a neat 8″ disc and cut into 8 equal wedges with a very sharp knife.

7. Place scones at least 2-3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. They will expand significantly when baking.

8. Brush scones with eggwash, then sprinkle a little turbinado sugar on top.

9. Transfer the baking sheet into the freezer to chill for a minimum of 20 minutes while you preheat the oven.

10. Preheat oven to 400F.

11. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until lightly golden and cooked through.

https://vancouversun.com/life/food/recipes/karen-gordon-summer-blueberry-bounty-showcases-perfectly-in-scones-squares

Chocolate Cupcakes

Yield: 12

4/9 cup boiling water

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2/3 cup buttermilk

2/3 + 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/3 tsp salt

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

2/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup light brown sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a cupcake pan with liners.

2. In a bowl, whisk the cocoa powder into the boiling water.

3. Let cool to lukewarm, then whisk in the buttermilk.

4. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.

5. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the flat beater, beat together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until combined.

6. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Adding the vanilla along with the second egg.

7. Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with the cocoa mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat just until combined.

8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cupcake compartments.

8. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.

9. Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool partially before serving or completely before storing.

https://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/dark-chocolate-cupcakes.html

Lemon Poppyseed Pound Cake

Yield: 1 loaf

1 1/4 cups flour

1/4 cup almond flour

3/4 cup sugar

1 tbsp poppyseeds

1 tbsp lemon zest

3/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

3 eggs

3 tbsp milk

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 cup butter, melted

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. In one bowl, whisk together flours, sugar, poppyseeds, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt.

3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and lemon juice.

4. Add egg mixture and melted butter and coconut oil to dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until the dry ingredients are moistened.

5. Pour mixture into the pan and bake for 50 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown on top and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.

(adapted from Joy of Cooking)

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Yield: 1 8x8 cake

1 1/3 cups flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 cup butter, room temperature

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup sour cream

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tbsp cinnamon

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.

3. In another bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together.

4. To this, add the eggs and vanilla.

5. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternatively with the sour cream. Combine lightly after each addition.

6. Spoon half the batter into prepared baking pan.

7. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle half over the batter.

8. Cover with remaining batter and then sprinkle with remaining topping.

9. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until tester comes out clean.

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Buttermilk Pound Cake

Yield: 1 loaf

1/2 cup butter, room temperature

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups flour

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp almond extract

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. Cream the butter in an electric mixer with the paddle attachment.

3. Gradually add the sugar, beating on medium speed until well blended.

4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

5. Add the flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined.

6. Stir in flavourings.

7. Scrape the mixture into the pan and bake for 60 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown on top and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.

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Buttermilk Pancakes

Yield: 8 pancakes

1 1/2 cup flour

3 tbsp sugar

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/4 cup buttermilk

3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

2 eggs

1/2 tsp vanilla

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.

2. In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk to combine.

3. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, do not overmix. (If making batter the day before, rest in the fridge overnight. In the morning, stir, and let come to room temperature.)

4. Preheat a pan over medium heat. Once warm, drizzle the surface with oil or butter and add 1/2 cup into the pan. Cook until bubbles appear and the sides are beginning to dry, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 to 4 more minutes on the other side.

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Buttermilk Waffles

Yield: 3-4 waffles

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 cups buttermilk

2 eggs, beaten

2 tbsp sugar (regular, coconut, or brown sugar)

6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

1 tsp vanilla extract

melted butter or coconut oil for cooking

1. Preheat waffle maker. Spray generously with nonstick cooking spray or generously grease with butter.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla until blended.

4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

5. Pour batter into waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer's directions.

6. Top with maple syrup, peanut butter, honey, or fresh fruit preserves.

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/grandmas-buttermilk-waffles/

Aussie Bites

Yield: 2 dozen

1 3/4 cup rolled oats

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup dates (or dried apricots)

1/4 cup dried cranberries (or raisins)

1/4 cup ground flaxseed

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

1/4 cup shredded coconut

1/4 cup quinoa (cooked or raw)

2 tbsp chia seeds

1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup butter, melted

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

1/2 tsp vanilla

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease or line two mini muffin trays.

2. In the bowl of a food processor, place 1 cup of oats. Process for about 1 minute until oats are pulverized into oat flour.

3. Add in the remaining 3/4 cup rolled oats, sugar, dates, dried cranberries, flax seed, sunflower seeds, coconut, quinoa, chia seeds, and baking soda. Pulse until dried fruits are in small bits.

4. Pour in honey, melted butter, canola oil, and vanilla extract. Pulse just until combined.

5. Divide batter among the prepared muffin tins.

6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden brown.

7. Once completely cooled, remove from pan and store in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days.

https://thestayathomechef.com/homemade-aussie-bites/

Buttermilk Scones

Yield: 12

3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for hands and work surface

1/3 cup sugar

2 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

3/4 tsp salt

3/4 cup unsalted butter, very cold or frozen

1 cup buttermilk

1. Preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients together.

3. Add butter and cut with pastry blender or two knives until like coarse cornmeal.

4. Add buttermilk and toss with a fork.

5. Gather together and knead very briefly.

6. Cut into circles and place on prepared baking sheet.

7. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar.

8. Bake for 12 minutes, or until lightly golden and cooked through.

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Peanut Butter Cookies

Yield: 2 dozen

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 cup peanut butter

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup light brown sugar

1 egg

1 tbsp milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup chocolate chips

1 tbsp sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine.

3. In another large bowl, beat the butter and peanut butter together until fluffy.

4. Add the sugars together and beat until smooth.

5. Add egg, milk, and vanilla and mix to combine.

6. Add flour mixture and mix until combined, but do not overmix.

7. Stir in chocolate chips.

8. Place sprinkling sugar on a plate.

9. Form dough into balls and into sugar. Arrange on prepared baking sheets allowing space for the cookies to expand.

10. Use a fork to lightly indent with a criss-cross pattern.

11. Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until just turning golden.

12. Cool cookies on trays for 2 minutes, then transfer them to racks.

https://smittenkitchen.com/2007/12/peanut-butter-cookies/

Banana Bread

Yield: 1 loaf

140g butter, softened

140g sugar

2 eggs

1 cup + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

2 ripe bananas, mashed

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add eggs one at a time, with a little of the flour.

4. Fold in the remaining flour, baking powder, salt, and bananas.

5. Pour into the tin and bake for about 50 mins until a skewer comes out clean.

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/brilliant-banana-loaf

Blueberry Muffins

Yield: 12 muffins

Muffins:

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 eggs, at room temperature

1/2 cup sour cream (or yogurt)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup milk

1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen

Streusel Topping:

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

1 tsp cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or use muffin liners.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, place the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Using a handheld or stand mixer, beat on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.

4. On medium speed, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

5. Add in the sour cream and vanilla extract on medium speed until combined.

6. On low speed, add the dry ingredients and milk into the wet ingredients and beat until combined.

7. Using a spatula, gently fold in the blueberries.

8. Spoon the batter into liners, filling them all the way to the top.

9. In a small bowl, mix all of the streusel ingredients together. Top each muffin with streusel.>

10. Bake for 5 minutes at 400°F, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

11 . Let cool for 5 minutes in the muffin pan, then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling.

https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/blueberry-muffins/

Crepes

Yield: 10 8-inch crepes

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2 tbsp almond flour

2 tbsp cassava flour

1/2 tbsp sugar

1/2 tsp lemon zest

1 1/2 cups milk

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 tsp salt

2 tbsp butter, melted

1. In a large bowl, add flours, sugar, and lemon zest. Stir to combine.

2. In a separate bowl, add milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Stir to combine.

3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir until just mixed.

4. Add melted butter and stir until just combined.

5. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.

6. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. With a small ladle, drop 1/4 cup of bater onto pan and tilt to form a thin crepe. When the edges turn golden brown, flip crepe and cook until the other side is golden brown. Remove from pan.

7. Repeat until all batter is used.

New World Provence cookbook

Coconut Loaf

Yield: 1 loaf

3/4 cup butter, room temperature

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup coconut sugar

2/3 cup finely shredded coconut

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 tsp salt

4 eggs

1 1/3 cups almond flour

1/3 cup cassava flour

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. Place the butter, sugars, coconut, vanilla, and salt in an electric mixer with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. Add the almond meal and cassava flour and mix on low speed until just combined.

5. Scrape the mixture into the pan and bake for 70 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown on top and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.

https://snukfoods.com/blogs/recipe/ottolenghi-flourless-gluten-free-coconut-and-chocolate-cake

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yield: 2 dozen

1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

5/8 cups light brown sugar

1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp granulated sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp baking soda

3/4 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp salt

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate

sea salt (optional)

1. With a hand or stand mixer, cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.

2. Add egg and vanilla and mix to combine.

3. Add baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix until fully combined.

4. Add flour all at once and mix it until combined, but do not overmix.

5. Add chocolate and stir to incorporate.

6. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill in fridge for a minimum of 24 hours and up to 72 hours.

7. Preheat oven to 350F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

8. Form dough into balls and arrange on prepared baking sheets allowing space for the cookies to expand. Sprinkle the tops of each with a few flecks of sea salt.

9. Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until just turning golden.

10. Cool cookies on trays for 10 minutes, then transfer them to racks.

https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/06/the-consummate-chocolate-chip-cookie-revisited/

Rosemary Lemon Shortbread

Yield: 30 cookies

1 cup sugar

1 tbsp lemon zest

2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp vanilla

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a food processor, pulse the sugar with the lemon zest and rosemary until well combined. Remove 2 tablespoons of the sugar mixture and reserve.

3. Add the butter, salt, and vanilla to the food processor with the sugar and pulse until combined.

4. Add the flour, 1 cup at a time, pulsing to combine after each addition. Continue to pulse until a dough comes together.

5. Turn dough out onto a surface dusted with flour and shape into a flat disk. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.

6. Roll the dough 1/2-inch thick and cut into shapes. Place the cookies on prepared baking sheets (the cookies will expand slightly) and sprinkle with reserved sugar. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. Allow to cool to room temperature.

https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/ina-gartens-shortbread-cookies/17446/ https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/rosemary-lemon-shortbread-cookies/19731/

Mango Chutney

Yield: 1 1/2 cups

1 lb green mango (ripe but firm)

1 stick cinnamon (2 inches)

2 whole cloves

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp coriander seeds

2 cardamom pods, cracked

3/4 cup water

1 tsp grated ginger

1 clove garlic, crushed

1/2 cup vinegar

2-3 whole dried red chilies

1 tsp salt

3/4 cup brown sugar

1. Peel the mango and cut the flesh into 1-inch cubes. Discard the pit.

2. Using a piece of cheesecloth, tie up all the spices (cinnamon, cloves, cumin, coriander, and cardamom) into a bundle.

3. In a small pot, cook the mango, spices (in the cheesecloth), water, ginger, and garlic until the mango has become mushy, about 10 minutes.

4. Add the vinegar, dried red chilies, salt, and sugar.

5. Cook for 30 minutes or until the chutney is thickened. Squeeze out the cheesecloth and discard it.

6. Transfer the chutney to a jar while it's still hot. Let cool and keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.

https://rasamalaysia.com/mango-chutney/

Lemon Yogurt Cake

Yield: 1 loaf

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup plain yogurt

1 cup sugar

3 eggs

zest of 2 lemons

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup coconut oil, melted

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In another bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla.

4. Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.

5. With a rubber spatula, fold the coconut oil into the batter.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes, or until a cake tester placed in the center of the loaf comes out clean.

7. When the cake is done, allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully place on a baking rack over a sheet pan to cool completely.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lemon-yogurt-cake-recipe-1947092