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Description This is a simple five-ingredient herbal tea blend combining warming spices with floral and citrus notes. The licorice root provides natural sweetness, while the cinnamon and cloves add warmth. Stats ⏱️ Prep time: 5-10 minutes 🍽️ Makes: Variable, depending on batch size Ingredients Mix in roughly equal proportions (or to taste): Cinnamon quills Cloves Elderflower Lemon myrtle Licorice root Instructions Blend all ingredients together in approximately equal amounts, adjusting proportions to your preference. For enhanced flavor, grind the mixture using a mortar and pestle. To brew, steep 1-2 teaspoons of the blend in hot water for 5-10 minutes. Notes Based on this recipe from my old wiki. Adjust the proportions based on your taste preferences. Grinding the ingredients helps release more flavor when steeping. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Description A couple of tasty dipping sauces for rice paper rolls, or anything really. These simple sauces come together quickly and add great flavor to fresh spring rolls. Stats ⏱️ Prep time: 5 minutes 🍽️ Makes: Approximately 1/2 cup per sauce Hoisin-Based Sauce Ingredients Hoisin sauce Sesame oil Honey Crushed peanuts Instructions Combine all ingredients together to taste. The hoisin provides the base, sesame oil adds depth, honey balances the flavors, and crushed peanuts add texture. ...

Description This gnocchi recipe uses roasted vegetables instead of plain potatoes, creating a flavorful base with natural sweetness from the caramelized vegetables. The gnocchi is tasty enough on its own that it requires only a simple sauce. Stats ⏱️ Prep time: 20 minutes ✦ Cook time: 45 minutes (roasting) + 5-10 minutes (boiling) ✦ Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes 🍽️ Serves: 4-6 people Ingredients 1 quarter of a Kent Pumpkin 1 medium Sweet Potato 3-4 medium Potatoes (white variety) 1 White Onion Several Garlic cloves (to taste) Olive Oil Plain flour (as needed for dough) Instructions Peel the potatoes and the pumpkin. Chop the pumpkin and potatoes into chunks. Halve the onion and separate the garlic cloves. Roast all vegetables in olive oil at 190°C until caramelized. After roasting, puree all ingredients together. Gradually incorporate plain flour while kneading until the mixture is just beyond being sticky to the touch. Boil water in a medium pot. Shape gnocchi into pieces approximately 2cm in length. Cook gnocchi in batches, avoiding overcrowding the pot. The gnocchi is cooked when it rises to the surface. Notes Based on this recipe from my old wiki. The gnocchi is plenty tasty on its own, so not much of a sauce is required. A simple garlic and butter sauce accompanies this dish well. The roasting process adds significant flavor compared to traditional boiled potato gnocchi.

Description This is a one-dish meal that combines aromatic arborio rice with caramelized celeriac, chicken seasoned with paprika and herbs, and mushrooms cooked in butter. The plum sauce adds a sweet-savory dimension to the dish. Stats ⏱️ Prep time: 15 minutes ✦ Cook time: 30-40 minutes ✦ Misc time: 30 minutes resting ✦ Total time: 1 hour 25 minutes 🍽️ Serves: 4 people Ingredients Arborio rice Garlic (optional) Celeriac, cubed into 1cm pieces Olive oil Chicken breast, chunked Paprika Mixed herbs Plum sauce Large white (button) mushrooms, roughly chopped Butter Instructions Start the arborio rice by boiling in water, with optional garlic. Cube the celeriac into approximately 1cm pieces and shallow-fry in olive oil for 10-15 minutes until browned with darkened edges. Transfer the celeriac to the partially cooked rice using a slotted spoon and combine. Chunk the chicken and cook in the same oil, adding paprika and mixed herbs. When the chicken is nearly done, pour in some plum sauce and mix through. Cook until slightly reduced. Mix the chicken into the rice. Roughly chop the mushrooms and cook in the pan with added butter. Once cooked, combine the mushrooms with the rice mixture. Cover the rice and leave to sit for at least 30 minutes before serving. Notes Based on this recipe from my old wiki. This recipe yields a complete one-dish meal. The resting time allows the flavors to meld together and the rice to finish cooking through residual heat.