Some of my favorite dishes
Welcome to a collection of delicious recipes for your next culinary adventure! Here, you’ll find detailed instructions and ingredients for three delightful dishes that you can easily recreate at home. Let’s dive in!
Tik Tok Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 quart cherry or grape tomatoes
- 10 ounces feta cheese
- 1 pound bite-sized linguine pasta
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flake (or to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Lay out whole cherry tomatoes in a Pyrex or earthenware baking pan.
- Evenly spread olive oil, salt, pepper, chili flakes, and 2/3 of the oregano over the tomatoes.
- Mix the seasonings, olive oil, and tomatoes thoroughly, then create a rectangular well in the middle of the pan for the feta cheese.
- Gently place the feta in the well and sprinkle the remaining oregano on top. Place three thyme sprigs on top of the pan.
- Place the roasting pan in the middle rack of the oven. Set the oven timer for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring salted pasta water to a boil on the stove.
- After 25 minutes, drop the pasta into the boiling pasta water and cook according to the box instructions.
- Bake the tomato and feta mixture for an additional 10 minutes until the tomatoes and feta are light brown and caramelized.
- Once done, remove the pan from the oven. Drain the pasta in a colander, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- Pour the pasta into the roasting pan and thoroughly mix it with the tomatoes and feta. Gradually pour in the reserved pasta water until the sauce reaches the desired consistency. Serve and enjoy!
Iskiate
A refreshing, nutritious drink that is packed with energy and hydration.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 cups water
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 tbsp honey (or your favorite sweetener like maple/agave syrup; note that honey is non-vegan)
Instructions
- Combine chia seeds and water in a glass or pitcher.
- Stir well and let sit for 15–20 minutes for the chia seeds to hydrate and expand.
- Add freshly squeezed lime juice and honey (or your chosen sweetener) to the mixture.
- Stir thoroughly, serve chilled, and enjoy a burst of energy!
Apple Rice Bake Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups of milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup short-grain rice
- 4 apples (or pears)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 4 eggs
- Cinnamon (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Fill a pot with a bit of water, followed by 4 cups of milk, 1/4 tsp of salt, and 1 cup of short-grain rice. Boil the mixture for roughly 25 minutes until the rice is cooked.
- Preheat Oven: Start preheating your oven to 350°F.
- Prep the Apples: While the rice is boiling, cut 4 apples (or pears) into small cubes.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of butter, 1/3 cup of honey, cinnamon to taste, 4 eggs, and the cubed apples.
- Combine and Bake: Fill a baking tray with the milk-rice mixture, then mix it with the apple mixture. Add small flakes of butter across the top for added richness.
- Cook: Bake in the oven for 40 minutes. Once done, set the oven to broil mode and broil the dish for an additional 5 minutes to achieve a golden finish.
- Let cool slightly before serving for a cozy and hearty dessert or breakfast.
Enjoy these recipes and happy cooking! 🍴