RECIPES

A collection of posts about food, using the best ingredients and easy, reliable techniques. Sustainable ingredients to help lower your carbon footprint.

Bright red tomato sauce in glass jar and squeeze bottles, culinary condiment photography - Tony Fitzgerald Photography.

Best Homemade Sriracha Sauce Recipe

by Lisa LeCoump
November 20, 2023March 9, 2026

This easy recipe makes the best homemade Sriracha sauce – fresher and brighter than the bottled sauce.

Delectable cinnamon rolls with rich cream cheese frosting, freshly baked.

Easy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

by Lisa LeCoump
November 20, 2023March 26, 2026

The most amazing cinnamon rolls recipe – Delicious – Easy – Sustainable

High-quality chia pudding with berries served on stylish plates, perfect for healthy breakfast photography.

Best Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

by Lisa LeCoump
November 15, 2023March 9, 2026

This is the best chia seed pudding recipe because it is easy, versatile, healthy, and is a good make-ahead recipe

Best Walnut Cookie Recipe

by Lisa LeCoump
November 1, 2023April 12, 2026

This recipe makes the best walnut cookies. Not only the best tasting, but easy, healthy and sustainable.

Gluten-Free Rosette Cookie Recipe

by Lisa LeCoump
September 2, 2023April 2, 2026

This is the best gluten-free recipe for Scandinavian Rosette cookies – based on our traditional family recipe. Updated with nut oil and almond milk to add flavor, but also to make these cookies healthier and climate friendly.

Best Rosette Recipe

by Lisa LeCoump
September 1, 2023April 2, 2026

This is the best recipe for Scandinavian Rosette cookies – based on our traditional family recipe. Updated with nut oil and almond milk to add flavor, but also to make these cookies healthier and climate friendly.

Delicious golden-brown waffles on a wire cooling rack, freshly cooked and ready to enjoy.

Best Yeast Waffle Recipe

by Lisa LeCoump
July 12, 2023March 26, 2026

This is the best yeast waffle recipe because these waffles taste better, are better for you, and are better for the environment as well. Made with ingredients that have a small carbon footprint. We should just call them “save the world” waffles. They rise overnight and are ready in the morning, so they are convenient and easy for breakfast. Even better, leftover waffles can be frozen and then reheated in the toaster.

Delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies on a wire rack. Perfect for dessert or snacking. Baked with love and packed with chocolate chips.

Cookie Recipes without Butter

by Lisa LeCoump
June 22, 2023March 9, 2026

This is a collection of some of our best cookie recipes that are made without no butter.

Delicious chocolate ice cream scoop with chocolate shavings, captured in a bright, artistic setting.

Best Coffee Ice Cream Recipe (Rich Flavor, Easy Method)

by Lisa LeCoump
May 24, 2023April 7, 2026

Learn how to make the best homemade coffee ice cream with deep roasted coffee flavor and a silky texture. Made with premium ingredients using the Master Pantry ice cream method for perfect results.

Delicious burger topped with caramelized onions on a sesame seed bun. Perfect for food photography.

Best Bialy Recipe

by Lisa LeCoump
April 15, 2023March 26, 2026

Best Bialy Recipe – the easiest to make, and also the best tasting.

Colorful vanilla bean ice cream with chocolate chunks.

Stracciatella Ice Cream Recipe (Creamy Italian Chocolate Chip)

by Lisa LeCoump
April 14, 2023April 7, 2026

Learn how to make the best stracciatella ice cream with creamy vanilla custard and delicate shards of chocolate. Inspired by Italian gelato and made using the Master Pantry ice cream method.

Czech Easter Bread (Mazanec) Recipe – Easy & Sustainable Holiday Bread

Mazanec Recipe (Czech Easter Bread) – Easy & Foolproof Holiday Bread

by Lisa LeCoump
April 5, 2023March 26, 2026

Mazanec (Czech Easter Bread) made from a family recipe, updated to be easy and foolproof, with all the best ingredients. A traditional enriched yeast bread served at Easter throughout the Czech Republic — lightly sweet, fragrant with citrus zest, and finished with almonds and a symbolic cross. The crumb is tender and soft, almost brioche-like, yet structured enough to slice cleanly and toast beautifully the next morning.

Close-up of baked apple crisp in a brown bowl, served on a tray with autumn leaf paper decoration, emphasizing cozy dessert photography.

Best Recipes with Maple Syrup

by Lisa LeCoump
March 10, 2023April 5, 2026

Our best recipes with maple syrup – These recipes feature the best ways to take advantage of the unique flavor and properties of maple syrup.

Close-up of vanilla ice cream scoop in a glass container on a red background.

Prickly Pear Ice Cream Recipe (Unique Fruit Flavor, Easy Method)

by Lisa LeCoump
March 5, 2023April 7, 2026

Prickly pear ice cream recipe made with vibrant cactus fruit for a smooth, creamy dessert with delicate berry-like flavor and natural color.

Close-up of white calla lilies with dark centers, showcasing floral beauty and fine art photography.

Calla Company

by Lisa LeCoump
March 1, 2023April 5, 2026

Calla company is the shipping division of a flower grower local to Santa Cruz. They are a direct shipper of fresh cut calla lilies sold exclusively for wholesale, but they sell retail for events.

Best Saint Patrick’s Day Recipes

by Lisa LeCoump
February 4, 2023April 5, 2026

The best recipes for celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day – delicious, healthy and authentic – from our Irish heritage.

Close-up of a glass jar filled with homemade sweet pickles on a rustic wooden surface.

Recipes Using Garlic Infused Olive Oil

by Lisa LeCoump
February 4, 2023March 9, 2026

Our favorite uses for our homemade garlic infused olive oil.

Authentic Asian cuisine featuring Kung Pao Chicken, white rice, and tea on a red tray.

Tang Cu Pai Gu Recipe – Chinese Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs

by Lisa LeCoump
January 19, 2023March 9, 2026

A popular appetizer in China, sweet-and-sour spare ribs, or tang cu pai gu recipe is not difficult to make, and is incredible with the right ingredients. This is our best recipe for that famous dish.

A mason jar filled with herbal infused oil showing lavender sprigs and herbs inside, placed on a neutral background.

Best Marinated Cheese Recipe

by Lisa LeCoump
January 18, 2023March 9, 2026

This recipe for the best marinated cheese works well for two reasons. Marinating the cheese can add flavors, enhancing the cheese and it can keep the cheese fresh for months.

Delicious homemade vanilla ice cream scoop in elegant white dish.

Malted Milk Ball Ice Cream (Ultra Creamy with Crunchy Malt Balls)

by Lisa LeCoump
January 17, 2023April 7, 2026

Malted milk ball ice cream recipe with creamy chocolate malt flavor and crunchy candy pieces. Made with high-quality, sustainable ingredients using the Master Pantry ice cream method.

Delicious butterfly-shaped cookies glazed with honey, close-up shot.

Best Sablé Cookie Recipe

by Lisa LeCoump
January 11, 2023April 2, 2026

For the best French Sablé Cookie recipe, also called Sablés pour le Thé, or French Tea Sablés, start with the very best ingredients. This is a basic recipe for French butter cookies that opens up a world of possibilities.

High-quality lemon cheesecake on decorative floral plate.

Best Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

by Lisa LeCoump
December 15, 2022March 9, 2026

This recipe for making a lemon cheesecake is very simple. But there are so few ingredients that making the best cheesecake is all about using the very best ingredients.

Close-up of lemon curd dessert in a glass dish with serving tongs, salt, and lime on a marble table.

Best Margarita Ice Cream Recipe (Creamy Lime, Easy Method)

by Lisa LeCoump
December 10, 2022April 7, 2026

Margarita ice cream recipe with bright lime flavor and a smooth creamy texture inspired by the classic cocktail. Made using the Master Ice Cream Method for a refreshing dessert.

Travel gear with custom branding and durable design.

Photo Tips for Traveling

by Lisa LeCoump
December 3, 2022April 5, 2026

Tony and I have been earning a living as professional photographers for the past ten years. In that time we have learned a few things.

Delicious creamy mashed potatoes with herbs, black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Perfect comfort food.

Easy Instant Pot Hummus Recipe

by Lisa LeCoump
November 22, 2022March 9, 2026

This makes the best Hummus – An Easy Instant Pot Hummus Recipe – even the Tahini is made from scratch, but with a really easy method.

Assorted edible flowers and beet slices arranged on a white plate, showcasing fine dining and floral artistry.

Growing Microgreens at Home

by Lisa LeCoump
November 22, 2022April 5, 2026

Growing microgreens at home is an easy way to add a healthy, nutrient packed, gourmet ingredient to your salads and other dishes.

The Best Pecan Pie Filling (Browned Butter, Maple Syrup & Rum) — A Sustainable Thanksgiving Favorite

by Lisa LeCoump
November 22, 2022March 9, 2026

This browned-butter maple pecan pie filling uses rum, real maple syrup, and North American pecans for a richer, more sustainable twist on classic pecan pie. Perfect for Thanksgiving and flawless in our Master Tart Crust.

Delicious homemade hazelnut ice cream with roasted hazelnuts, crafted by Tony Fitzgerald Photography.

Hazelnut Ice Cream Recipe (Creamy, Italian-Style)

by Lisa LeCoump
November 16, 2022April 7, 2026

Hazelnut ice cream recipe inspired by the famous chocolate-hazelnut tradition of Turin. Made with real hazelnuts using the Master Ice Cream Recipe for a smooth, creamy texture.