recipes

• Make the Maqui Berry Compote:
• In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
• Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes until the berries begin to break down.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the maqui powder.
• Cool completely.
• Assemble the Parfait:
• In a mason jar, layer ½ cup of Greek yogurt, ¼ cup of the maqui berry compote, and ½ cup of granola.
• Repeat to make a second layer of each ingredient.
• Drizzle with honey and serve.

• Make the Blueberry Syrup:
• In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, honey, and water, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the tapioca starch and lemon juice, then stir this mixture into the blueberries until thickened.
• Set aside.
• Prepare the Pancake Batter:
• In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and sugar.
• In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and melted butter.
• Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• The batter should be slightly lumpy.
• Cook the Pancakes:
• Heat a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
• Use a ⅓-cup measure to ladle batter onto the pan, forming pancakes.
• Cook until bubbles rise and the edges set, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes until golden brown.
• Repeat with the remaining batter, using the second tablespoon of butter as needed.
• Serve:
• Serve the pancakes warm with the blueberry syrup.

• Place two serving bowls in the freezer to chill.
• In a blender, combine the açai puree, vanilla coconut milk, strawberries, dates, banana, flaxseeds, and maca powder.
• Process the mixture until smooth.
• Pour the smoothie into the chilled bowls.
• Garnish with cacao nibs, fresh strawberries, blueberries, sliced banana, and toasted almonds.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, dill, and chives until well combined.
• Arrange the toasted bagels, lox, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, capers, and lemon wedges on a large platter.
• Serve with the cream cheese mixture and let guests build their own bagels.

Prepare the Pie Crust:

• In a food processor, combine flour, salt, and sugar.

Pulse to mix.

• Add butter and pulse until pea-sized pieces form.
• Slowly drizzle in ice water and pulse until the dough just comes together.
• Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat to 375°F.

Roll the Dough:

• On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 14-inch round.
• Transfer to a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
• Trim excess, crimp edges, and chill for 15 minutes.

Blind Bake:

• Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or beans.
• Bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove parchment and weights and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden.
• Let cool completely.

Cook Bacon and Vegetables:

• In a large pan, cook bacon until golden, about 7 minutes.
• Add shallots, cook for 4 minutes until translucent.
• Drain excess fat.
• Add spinach and sauté until wilted, about 3 minutes.
• Set aside to cool.

Assemble Quiche:

• Spread Gruyère over the pie crust.
• Add cooled bacon mixture on top.

Prepare Egg Mixture:

• In a bowl, whisk together half-and-half, cottage cheese, eggs, and egg yolks.
• Season with salt and black pepper.
• Pour over the bacon mixture in the crust and sprinkle with cayenne pepper.

Bake the Quiche:

• Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
• Cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before serving.

Make the Crepes:

• In a blender, combine flour, sugar, salt, milk, eggs, and butter.
• Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
• Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
• Heat a small nonstick pan over medium heat and brush lightly with butter.
• Stir the batter, then pour ¼ cup of it into the pan, swirling to create a thin, even layer.
• Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until golden, then flip the crepe and cook for another 30 seconds.
• Repeat with remaining batter.

Sweet Version:

• Spread 2 tablespoons of chocolate-hazelnut spread over a crepe.
• Add 2 tablespoons of sliced strawberries.
• Fold the crepe in half, then fold again to form a triangle.
• Drizzle with honey and dust with confectioners’ sugar.
• Repeat for remaining crepes.

Savory Version:

• In a skillet, cook pancetta for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
• Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Spread 1 tablespoon of apricot jam over a crepe.
• Add Brie, apple slices, pancetta, arugula, and chives.
• Fold the crepe in half, then fold again to

Prepare Peanut Butter Puppy Chow:

• Place the Rice Chex cereal in a large glass bowl.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the chocolate chips and peanut butter on high for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until fully combined.
• Stir in the kosher salt.
• Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and use a rubber spatula to coat evenly.
• Transfer the coated cereal to a zip-top bag, add the confectioners’ sugar, and toss to coat.
• Add the peanut M&M’s and give it another toss.
• Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer and let sit for 30 minutes until set.

Prepare Hazelnut Puppy Chow:

• Place the Rice Chex cereal in a large glass bowl.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the chocolate chips and hazelnut spread on high for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until fully combined.
• Stir in the kosher salt.
• Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and toss with a rubber spatula to coat.
• Transfer to a zip-top bag, add the confectioners’ sugar, and toss to combine.
• Spread onto a second parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer and let sit for 30 minutes until set.

Serve and Enjoy:

• Once both varieties are set, toss them together in a large bowl and serve.

Prepare Egg Yolk Mixture:

• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale yellow and doubled in size, about 5 minutes.
• Set aside in a large bowl.

Whip the Cream and Mascarpone:

• Wipe out the bowl of the stand mixer and whip the cream until soft peaks form.
• Slowly add the mascarpone and continue whipping until medium peaks form.
• Fold the egg yolk mixture into the mascarpone mixture until combined.

Make the Espresso Mixture:

• In a shallow bowl, whisk together the espresso and tiramisu liqueur (or cognac).
• Set aside.

Assemble the Tiramisu:

• Use a fine-mesh sieve to sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder on the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish.
• One by one, dip the ladyfingers into the espresso mixture and arrange them in the dish to form an even layer.
• Break any ladyfingers as needed to fill gaps.
• Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
• Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.

Chill the Tiramisu:

• Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.

Garnish and Serve:

• Before serving, dust the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder and garnish with shaved chocolate.
• Serve chilled and enjoy!

Bloom the Gelatin:

• In a small bowl, add the water and sprinkle the gelatin over it.
• Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the gelatin to bloom.

Make the Watermelon Mixture:

• In a small saucepan, combine the watermelon juice and ⅓ cup of sugar.
• Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture simmers.
• Add the gelatin mixture and whisk until fully dissolved.
• Add a few drops of red food coloring, if desired, and whisk to combine.
• Remove from heat.

Pour into Molds:

• Carefully pour the mixture into two 1-inch gummy bear molds.
• Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for about 20 minutes, until fully set.

Unmold and Dry:

• Gently unmold the gummy bears onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Let the bears sit at room temperature for 24 hours to dry and achieve a chewy texture.

Coat the Gummy Bears:

• In a large bowl, combine the remaining ¾ cup sugar and citric acid.
• Toss the gummy bears in the sugar mixture to coat them evenly.