My Recipes

A timeless comfort food dish featuring a savory, rich lamb and vegetable filling topped with creamy, golden-brown mashed potatoes. Perfect for a family dinner or make-ahead meal. Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Yields: 6-8 servings Skill Level: Intermediate Recipe Intensity: Medium (Involves multiple components and techniques) Ingredients For the Mashed Potato Topping: … Read more

Yields: 1 Personal Pizza (can easily be doubled) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Total Time: 30-35 minutes Difficulty: Easy Intensity: Low Effort Nutritional Information (Estimated, for entire pizza) Calories: ~350 kcal Protein: ~35g Carbohydrates: ~45g Fat: ~2g Fibre: ~5g Syns: ZERO! Equipment You’ll Need Mixing Bowl Baking Sheet or Pizza Stone Parchment Paper Rolling Pin (or a clean wine bottle!) Measuring Scales / Spoons … Read more

Yields: One 9-inch cheesecake (12 generous slices) Prep Time: 30 minutes Chill Time: 6 hours (minimum), preferably overnight Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes (plus chilling) Difficulty: Medium (The process is straightforward, but achieving a clean swirl requires a gentle touch). Category: Dessert Cuisine: Irish-American Fusion Equipment You’ll Need 9-inch Springform Pan Food Processor or rolling pin and zip-top bag Electric Hand Mixer … Read more

Yield: 6 servings as a main course, 8-10 as a side dish Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Chill time: 1 hour (minimum) Total time: 1 hour 40 minutes (largely inactive) Recipe Intensity: Easy. This recipe is perfect for cooks of all levels, from beginners to seasoned pros. It involves simple techniques like boiling pasta, whisking a dressing, and … Read more

Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Difficulty: Easy Intensity: Low Effort, High Reward Ingredients 1 pound (16 oz) box of bowtie pasta (farfalle) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7 works best) 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ½ … Read more

Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Course: Main Course, Lunch, Dinner Cuisine: American Servings: 6 Pockets Calories: 485 per pocket There’s something undeniably satisfying about the classic cheeseburger, but sometimes, you want all that glorious flavor in a neat, portable, and utterly delicious package. Enter the Cheesy Cheeseburger Pocket. This recipe takes the essential components of … Read more

Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Course: Main Course Cuisine: Mexican-inspired Diet: High-Protein, can be adapted to Low-Carb/Gluten-Free Servings: 8 enchiladas Skill Level: Intermediate (Due to the multi-step process of preparing the filling, assembling, and baking. A confident beginner can absolutely handle this!) Nutritional Information Please note: This is an estimate and can vary based on specific ingredient … Read more

Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Serves: 4 Recipe Intensity: Medium (Involves multiple steps like boiling, sautéing, and baking, but the process is straightforward). Ingredients For the Potato Base: 1 kg (2.2 lbs) Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks Low-calorie cooking spray For the Filling: 2 large onions, … Read more

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Active Prep Time: 10 minutes Baking Time: 45-50 minutes Cooling Time: 10 minutes minimum Difficulty: Easy Intensity: Low Effort, High Reward There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh bread wafting from your kitchen. But for many, the process of working with yeast—the proofing, the kneading, the waiting—feels like a daunting, time-consuming task. Enter the … Read more

Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Recipe Last Updated: October 26, 2023 Cooking Intensities Overall Difficulty: Medium (Involves coordinating multiple components) Hands-On Work: Medium-High (Chopping, sautéing, mashing) Wait Time: Low (Mostly active cooking) Equipment You’ll Need Large, oven-safe skillet or a 9×13 inch baking dish Large pot for boiling potatoes Potato Masher or Ricer Colander … Read more