Plants

----------- For the crepe batter • eggs • all-purpose flour (about 250 grams) • cold milk (about 600 ml) • melted and cooled butter (about 30 grams) • salt • -------------- For the vegetable filling • cooked and well-drained spinach (about 300 grams) • ricotta cheese (about 300 grams) • grated Parmesan cheese • small onion, finely chopped and sautéed in a little oil • Mozzarella or mild melting cheese, •

chicken legs and thighs • large onions • red bell pepper • large carrot • medium potatoes • small butternut squash • green onions • sweet paprika • oregano • salt • pepper to taste • vegetable bouillon cube •

all-purpose flour (about 250 grams) • active dry yeast (about 2.5 grams) • salt (about 5 grams) • warm water (about 75 ml) • warm milk (about 80 grams) • sugar (about 8 grams) • oil (about 20 grams) • Beef Filling (for 12 to 13 pieces): • ground beef (about 250 grams) • small tomatoes • medium onion • garlic •

chopped onion (about 500 grams) • chopped bell pepper (about 170 grams) • As needed, vegetable oil • sugar • Salt • Crushed red pepper and paprika • skinless chicken breast (about 500 grams) • hard-boiled eggs • empanada wrappers

lamb (about 500 g) • large sweet potatoes, whole and peeled • onion • bell pepper • oil • Italian seasoning or pizza seasoning • bay leaves • paprika • red wine (about 100 ml) • Vegetable broth, • Salt and pepper, to taste

beef brisket, cut into strips (about 1 kg) • ravioli • onions • red bell pepper • garlic • beef or vegetable bouillon cube • tomato sauce • assorted seasonings, to taste • tomato paste

beef steak • eggs • ramen noodles 2.8 oz (80 grams) • mushrooms 10.5 oz (300 grams) • Vegetables, chopped, for the broth (as needed) • Green onions (as needed) • Seeds (such as sesame seeds, as needed)

a butternut squash or pumpkin • carrot • large onion • oil • Salt and pepper to taste • large garlic clove • water (about 1/2 liter) • vegetable bouillon cube, crumbled for better mixing • Optional for serving: grated cheese, cream cheese, or soft cheese to taste

whole milk (350 ml) • vegetable oil (125 ml) • sugar (250 grams) • vanilla extract • Zest of 1 lemon • self-rising flour (350 grams) • Other: • blender • electric mixer • (24 cm) Bundt or round cake pan • Vegetable oil for greasing the pan

beef steaks or sirloin steaks • white onion, sliced into rings • garlic, crushed • tomatoes, sliced • water (60 ml) • vegetable oil (60 ml) • finely chopped parsley • ground cumin • paprika (or saffron) • ketchup • Salt and pepper, to taste

self-rising flour (about 500 grams) • vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing • sugar (about 100 grams), plus extra for sprinkling • Zest of 1 lemon • Vanilla extract • warm milk (about 250 ml) • egg

self-rising flour (about 300 grams) • whole wheat flour (about 100 grams) • vegetable oil (100 ml) • warm water (about 150 ml) • salt • carrots • onion • large zucchini • bell pepper • eggs • deli cheese

quick-cooking lentils (about 300 grams) • sausages (such as chorizo) • carrot • potato • large onion • red bell pepper • vegetable bouillon cube • tomato puree • little oregano, parsley, and black pepper

sunflower oil (as needed) • boneless pork loin (about 1 kg) • garlic clove • onion • bell pepper • carrots • tomato purée • tomato purée filled with water • potatoes • peas • Seasonings: • Sweet paprika •

all-purpose flour (about 500 grams) • active dry yeast (about 10 grams) • large egg • sugar • salt • vegetable oil (about 65 milliliters) • whole milk (about 225 milliliters)

beef (such as roast beef, chuck, round, top sirloin cap, shoulder, or beef shank) • tomato purée or 1 can diced tomatoes (about 17.5 ounces/500 grams) • oil • bay leaves • peas (fresh, frozen, or canned) • vegetable or beef broth (about 1 liter) • large carrot • medium onion • cumin • potatoes • garlic clove • white or red wine (optional) •

pork shanks • pork trotters • pork shoulder (about 500 grams) • Assorted seasonings (such as black pepper, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, salt) • small vegetables (such as carrots, celery, onion)

onion • garlic clove • bell pepper • peas • rice (about 200 grams) • Salt, to taste • rice seasoning • oregano • Black pepper, to taste • vegetable bouillon cube • chicken breast

whole pork shoulder (11–13 lbs / 5–6 kg) • potatoes (about 1.5 kg) • Barbecue sauce • Honey • Lemon • Garlic • Parsley • Sweet paprika (or smoked paprika, if preferred) • Vegetable broth • Dark beer

medium onions (or 1 large onion) • bell pepper • medium potato • chicken, any cut you prefer (I used 2 chicken breasts cut into cubes, but you can use wings, drumsticks, or thighs) • vegetable bouillon cube • tomato purée + 1 to 2 cups water (while it reduces during cooking) • rice • salt, pepper, and seasonings to taste • Some cheese and bread to serve on the side (optional)

frozen meatballs • tomato (about 120 ml) • onion • red bell pepper • mixed spices • bay leaf • large cup rice (about 1 1/2 cups or 300 grams) • water (2 liters) • salt • grated cheese • vegetable bouillon cube

ground beef or beef chuck (about 400 grams or 1/2 kilo) • onions • chopped green onions (about 150 grams) • paprika • ground cumin • hard-boiled eggs • Salt and pepper to taste • Vegetable oil, as needed, for frying • plus 1 tablespoon water (260 ml) • salt • pork lard or unsalted butter (about 80 grams) • all-purpose flour (about 500 grams)

beef flank steak • carrot • green onions • hard-boiled eggs • red bell pepper • pitted green olives • small bread rolls • milk • egg • grated cheese • chopped parsley and garlic • salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, oregano •

For the caramel: 1/2 cup sugar (100 g) • large egg • milk (125 ml) • vanilla extract • vegetable oil (60 ml) • self-rising flour, sifted (124 g) • unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted (50 g) • sugar (100 g) • milk (1/2 liter) • sugar (100 g) • vanilla extract • large eggs

Pork loin chops, • garlic, crushed • lemon • onion • Vegetable oil, • Crushed red pepper flakes • Black pepper • Salt

self-rising whole wheat flour (about 80 grams) • eggs • milk or plant-based milk (about 100 ml; I used coconut milk) • apple (I used a red apple) • brown sugar • baking soda • cinnamon • vanilla extract

all-purpose flour (about 1 kg) • large egg • sugar (about 100 grams) • vanilla extract • shortening • fresh yeast (about 50 grams) • Water, • powdered milk (optional; sometimes I add it, sometimes not—they turn out delicious either way) • shortening, half vegetable oil for frying • sugar (about 200 grams) for coating

all-purpose flour (about 500 grams) • water (240 ml) • salt • vegetable oil

beef tenderloin • sliced mushrooms (200 g) • onion • garlic • dry white wine (60 ml) • vegetable bouillon cube • Salt and pepper, to taste • Worcestershire sauce • butter • Chopped parsley, to taste • potatoes (300 g) • natural ham •

large potato • Vegetable broth, • Butter, to taste • pork loin steaks • Lemon juice, • garlic, crushed • Neutral oil, • Flour, • eggs, beaten • Breadcrumbs, • Salt and ground black pepper • Thyme •