Assorted Home Recipes Collection

Cookie

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   Preheat the oven to 350°F (325°F fan) / gas mark 4 and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

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   Cream the butter and both sugars together until light and fluffy.

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   Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.

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   Sift in the flour, bicarbonate of soda, and salt; mix until just combined into a soft dough.

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   Fold in the dark chocolate chunks gently until evenly distributed.

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   Shape the dough into 10 equal balls, place on the prepared sheet, and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.

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   Let cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a rack.

Vanilla Cake

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   Heat oven to 350°F (350°F), grease an 8‑inch pan and line with baking paper.

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   In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

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    In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs for 2–3 minutes until light, then add melted butter (or oil), milk, and vanilla; mix well.

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    Combine wet and dry mixtures, stirring just until smooth; avoid overmixing.

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    Pour batter into the pan, tap once to release bubbles, and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

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    Cool 15 minutes in the pan, then remove to a rack to finish cooling.

Spaghetti Bolognese

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    Heat oil in a large pot over medium‑high heat, add ground beef (or sausage) and brown for about 8 minutes, breaking into crumbles.

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    Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes; stir in garlic, tomato paste, oregano, and red pepper flakes for 1 minute.

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    Deglaze with a splash of water or broth, then add crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper; simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.

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    Meanwhile, boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente, about 8–12 minutes; do not rinse.

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    Stir fresh basil into the sauce, toss the cooked spaghetti directly into the sauce, let sit briefly, and serve topped with Parmesan.

Hibiscus Juice

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    Collect hibiscus flowers, peel and wash them, then blend with a little water.

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    Add sugar, lemon juice, and ice cubes to taste; blend again and serve chilled.

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    Shredded Potato Egg Scramble: Cut potatoes into long thin strips and fry in hot oil until crisp.

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    Shredded Potato Egg Scramble: Beat two eggs in a bowl, then pour over the fried potatoes and scramble together.

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    Shredded Potato Egg Scramble: Optional – sprinkle shredded seaweed on top before serving.