Tag: holidays

Green bean casserole

Posted in Veggies and Salads !

Here’s a Green Bean Casserole recipe tailored for four servings, along with storage instructions: Green Bean Casserole for Four Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved 1 tablespoon butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth 1/2 cup heavy cream or…… Continue reading Green bean casserole

Baklava

Posted in Sweet tooth

Here’s a simplified recipe for baklava tailored for four servings: Baklava for Four Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pistachios, or a mix) 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 sheets phyllo dough, thawed if frozen 4 tablespoons melted butter or clarified butter 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup water Optional: a few drops…… Continue reading Baklava

Vegetarian Wellington

Posted in Baking Chronicles !

Here’s a delicious Vegetarian Wellington recipe for four, along with storage instructions: Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed according to package instructions 2 cups mixed mushrooms, finely chopped (such as cremini, shiitake, and portobello) 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup spinach, chopped 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/4…… Continue reading Vegetarian Wellington

Peppermint bark

Posted in Sweet tooth

Here’s a recipe for peppermint bark tailored for four servings: Ingredients: 4 ounces dark chocolate (or semi-sweet chocolate) 4 ounces white chocolate 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional) 2-3 candy canes, crushed (or about 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies) Instructions: Line a small baking sheet or dish (about 6×6 inches) with parchment paper or aluminum foil.…… Continue reading Peppermint bark

Fruitcake

Posted in Baking Chronicles !

Here’s a fruitcake recipe tailored for four people, without alcohol, along with storage instructions: Fruitcake for Four (No Alcohol) Ingredients: 1/2 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped apricots, cherries, etc.) 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda…… Continue reading Fruitcake