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26/02/2026

Homemade Mozzarella (Quick Version)

Ingredients
• Full-fat milk – 4 liters
• White vinegar or lemon juice – ½ cup
• Salt – 1 tsp

Method

1️⃣ Heat milk to about 85°C (do not boil).
2️⃣ Turn off heat, add vinegar. Stir gently.
3️⃣ Let sit 5–10 minutes until curds form.
4️⃣ Strain through cheesecloth.
5️⃣ Press lightly and shape.

For stretchy mozzarella, use rennet method (more professional).

Homemade Cream Cheese

Ingredients
• Full-fat milk – 1 liter
• Fresh cream – ½ cup
• Lemon juice or vinegar – 2–3 tbsp
• Salt – pinch

Method

1️⃣ Heat milk + cream gently.
2️⃣ Add lemon juice, stir until curdled.
3️⃣ Strain through cloth.
4️⃣ Blend smooth with salt.

Chill 1–2 hours to firm.

Homemade Sour Cream

Ingredients
• Heavy cream – 1 cup
• Lemon juice or vinegar – 1 tbsp

Method

1️⃣ Mix and leave covered at room temperature 6–8 hours.
2️⃣ Refrigerate to thicken.

Slightly tangy and creamy.

Homemade Mayonnaise

Ingredients
• Egg – 1
• Oil – 1 cup
• Lemon juice or vinegar – 1 tbsp
• Salt – ½ tsp
• Mustard – ½ tsp (optional)

Method

1️⃣ Blend egg + lemon + salt.
2️⃣ Slowly drizzle oil while blending until thick.

Store refrigerated up to 3–4 days.

Chef Tips

✔ Use full-fat milk for better texture.
✔ Always strain well for smooth cheese.
✔ For thicker sour cream → use higher fat cream.
✔ For safe mayo → use pasteurized eggs.

26/02/2026

Puff Pastry Dough (Classic Laminated)

Ingredients
• All-purpose flour – 2½ cups (315 g)
• Salt – 1 tsp
• Cold water – ¾–1 cup
• Butter (cold) – 250 g

Method (Short Version)

1️⃣ Mix flour + salt + water → form dough.
2️⃣ Rest 20 minutes (chilled).
3️⃣ Roll dough, place flattened butter inside.
4️⃣ Fold and roll (3–4 folds).
5️⃣ Chill between folds.
6️⃣ Final chill before use.

Keep everything cold for flaky layers.

Donut Dough (Yeast)

Ingredients
• Flour – 3 cups
• Sugar – ¼ cup
• Yeast – 2 tsp
• Warm milk – 1 cup
• Egg – 1
• Butter – 2 tbsp
• Salt – ½ tsp

Method

1️⃣ Mix and knead 8–10 minutes.
2️⃣ Rise 1 hour.
3️⃣ Roll, cut shapes.
4️⃣ Proof 30 minutes.
5️⃣ Fry at 170–175°C.

Soft, fluffy texture.

Dinner Rolls

Ingredients
• Flour – 3 cups
• Warm milk – 1 cup
• Yeast – 2 tsp
• Sugar – 2 tbsp
• Butter – 3 tbsp
• Salt – 1 tsp

Method

1️⃣ Knead soft dough.
2️⃣ Rise 1 hour.
3️⃣ Shape balls.
4️⃣ Proof 30–45 min.
5️⃣ Bake 180°C for 18–20 min.

✔ Brush butter after baking.

26/02/2026

Croissant Dough (Laminated Yeast Dough)

Ingredients
• Flour – 4 cups
• Sugar – ¼ cup
• Yeast – 2 tsp
• Salt – 1 tsp
• Milk – 1 cup
• Butter (in dough) – 2 tbsp
• Butter for lamination – 250 g

Method

1️⃣ Make soft yeast dough. Chill 1 hour.
2️⃣ Enclose butter block.
3️⃣ Do 3 folds (rest between folds).
4️⃣ Roll, cut triangles, shape.
5️⃣ Proof until puffy.
6️⃣ Bake 190°C for 18–20 min.

Cold butter is key for layers.

Pie Crust (All-Butter)

Ingredients
• Flour – 2½ cups
• Cold butter – 1 cup
• Salt – 1 tsp
• Ice water – 6–8 tbsp

Method

1️⃣ Cut butter into flour (pea-sized pieces).
2️⃣ Add ice water slowly.
3️⃣ Form dough (don’t overwork).
4️⃣ Chill 30 minutes before rolling.

Cold ingredients = flaky crust.

Pizza Dough (Classic)

Ingredients
• Flour – 3 cups
• Warm water – 1 cup
• Yeast – 2 tsp
• Salt – 1 tsp
• Sugar – 1 tsp
• Olive oil – 1 tbsp

Method

1️⃣ Mix & knead 8–10 minutes.
2️⃣ Rise 1–2 hours.
3️⃣ Stretch, top, bake 220–250°C.

For better flavor → cold ferment overnight.

26/02/2026

Flour Tortillas (Soft Wraps)

Ingredients (8–10 pieces)
• All-purpose flour – 2 cups (250 g)
• Salt – 1 tsp
• Baking powder – ½ tsp
• Oil or melted butter – 2 tbsp
• Warm water – ¾ cup (approx.)

Method

1️⃣ Mix flour, salt, baking powder.
2️⃣ Add oil + warm water, knead 5–7 minutes.
3️⃣ Rest 20 minutes.
4️⃣ Divide into balls, roll thin.
5️⃣ Cook on hot dry pan 30–40 sec each side.

Keep covered to stay soft.

Pita Bread (Pocket Bread)

Ingredients
• Flour – 3 cups
• Warm water – 1 cup
• Yeast – 2 tsp
• Sugar – 1 tsp
• Salt – 1 tsp
• Olive oil – 1 tbsp

Method

1️⃣ Activate yeast with sugar + warm water.
2️⃣ Mix all ingredients, knead 8–10 min.
3️⃣ Rise 1 hour.
4️⃣ Divide, roll ½ cm thick.
5️⃣ Bake 230°C for 5–7 minutes until puffed.

High heat makes pocket form.

Shawarma Bread (Soft Flatbread)
Ingredients
• Flour – 3 cups
• Warm milk or water – 1 cup
• Yeast – 2 tsp
• Sugar – 1 tsp
• Salt – 1 tsp
• Oil – 2 tbsp

Method

1️⃣ Mix and knead smooth.
2️⃣ Rise 1 hour.
3️⃣ Roll thin circles.
4️⃣ Cook on hot pan (no oil) until lightly golden.

Softer than pita, no pocket.

Naan Bread (Indian Style)

Ingredients
• Flour – 3 cups
• Yogurt – ½ cup
• Warm milk – ½ cup
• Yeast – 2 tsp
• Sugar – 1 tsp
• Salt – 1 tsp
• Oil – 2 tbsp

Method

1️⃣ Activate yeast.
2️⃣ Mix all, knead soft dough.
3️⃣ Rise 1 hour.
4️⃣ Roll oval shape.
5️⃣ Cook in hot pan or oven 220°C until bubbles form.
6️⃣ Brush with butter.

Add garlic + coriander for garlic naan.

Quick Difference

Tortilla → thin, no yeast
Pita → yeast bread with pocket
Shawarma bread → soft, thin, no pocket
Naan → soft, fluffy, yogurt-based

26/02/2026

Here are individual homemade recipes
Each recipe makes about 2 medium jars.

Guava Jam

Ingredients
• 1 kg ripe guava (chopped)
• 750 g sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ cup water

Method
1. Boil guava with water until soft (10–15 minutes).
2. Mash well and strain to remove seeds.
3. Return pulp to pan and add sugar.
4. Cook on medium heat, stirring.
5. Add lemon juice.
6. Cook 30–35 minutes until thick.
7. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.

Passion Fruit Jam

Ingredients
• 1 kg passion fruit pulp
• 800 g sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method
1. Scoop out pulp (strain half if you prefer fewer seeds).
2. Mix pulp and sugar in pan.
3. Cook on medium heat.
4. Add lemon juice.
5. Cook 25–30 minutes until glossy and thick.
6. Jar while hot.

Jackfruit Jam

Ingredients
• 1 kg ripe jackfruit (chopped)
• 700 g sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Method
1. Blend jackfruit to smooth pulp.
2. Cook pulp and sugar together.
3. Stir continuously to prevent sticking.
4. Add lemon juice.
5. Cook 30–35 minutes until thick.
6. Store in sterilized jars.

Orange Marmalade

Ingredients
• 4 large oranges
• 800 g sugar
• 2 cups water

Method
1. Wash oranges thoroughly.
2. Thinly slice peel and pulp (remove seeds).
3. Boil with water until peel becomes soft.
4. Add sugar and cook on medium heat.
5. Simmer 35–45 minutes until thick and glossy.
6. Pour into sterilized jars.

Lemon Jam

Ingredients
• 500 g lemons (thinly sliced, seeds removed)
• 900 g sugar
• 2 cups water

Method
1. Boil lemon slices with water until soft.
2. Add sugar and stir well.
3. Cook on medium heat until thick and syrupy.
4. Do wrinkle test.
5. Jar while hot and seal.

Storage Tips
• Use clean, dry, sterilized jars.
• Shelf life: 6–12 months sealed
• Refrigerate after opening.

26/02/2026

Tiramisu Slice (Set & Slice Style)

Ingredients
• Ladyfingers – 200 g
• Strong coffee – 1 cup
• Mascarpone – 500 g
• Cream – 1 cup (whipped)
• Sugar – ½ cup
• Egg yolks – 3
• Cocoa powder

Method

1️⃣ Whisk yolks + sugar over bain-marie until thick. Cool.
2️⃣ Fold in mascarpone.
3️⃣ Fold in whipped cream.
4️⃣ Dip ladyfingers in coffee, layer in tray.
5️⃣ Spread cream layer. Repeat.
6️⃣ Chill 6 hours. Dust cocoa before serving.

Slice clean with hot knife.

Berry Panna Cotta

Ingredients
• Cream – 2 cups
• Milk – ½ cup
• Sugar – ⅓ cup
• Gelatin – 2 tsp (bloomed)
• Vanilla – 1 tsp

Method

1️⃣ Heat cream, milk, sugar (do not boil).
2️⃣ Add bloomed gelatin.
3️⃣ Pour into molds.
4️⃣ Chill 4 hours.
5️⃣ Top with berry sauce.

✔ Smooth, creamy texture.

Molten Lava Cake

Ingredients
• Dark chocolate – 200 g
• Butter – 150 g
• Sugar – ½ cup
• Eggs – 3
• Flour – ¼ cup

Method

1️⃣ Melt chocolate + butter.
2️⃣ Whisk eggs + sugar.
3️⃣ Fold in chocolate + flour.
4️⃣ Pour into greased ramekins.
5️⃣ Bake 200°C for 8–10 min.

✔ Center should be soft & flowing.

Classic Crème Brûlée

Ingredients
• Cream – 2 cups
• Egg yolks – 5
• Sugar – ½ cup
• Vanilla

Method

1️⃣ Heat cream + vanilla.
2️⃣ Whisk yolks + sugar.
3️⃣ Combine gently.
4️⃣ Bake in water bath at 160°C for 35–40 min.
5️⃣ Chill.
6️⃣ Sprinkle sugar, torch to caramelize.

Custard should wobble slightly.

05/02/2026

05/02/2026

Crispy Chicken Avocado Power Salad
Ingredients
Breaded chicken breast (cooked & sliced)
Mixed greens
Avocado, diced
Hard-boiled eggs
Cherry tomatoes
Black olives
Shredded cheese (optional)
Red onion slices
Olive oil or salad dressing
Salt & pepper
Instructions
Prep the base
Add mixed greens to a large bowl.
Add toppings
Arrange chicken, avocado, eggs, tomatoes, olives, onion, and cheese.
Dress
Drizzle olive oil or your favorite dressing. Season lightly.
Serve
Toss gently or eat layered 😋