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Apple Crumble Pie
Ingredients 1 fully baked pie crust (above) Filling 2 ½ pounds granny smith apples 2 pounds McIntosh apples 4 tbsp butter ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup light brown sugar (53 grams) 1 tsp cinnamon ⅛ tsp nutmeg ½ tsp salt ½ cup heavy cream Crumble 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour ½ cup light brown sugar (106 grams) 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp salt ½ cup butter melted (one stick) Instructions Crumble In a bowl, mix the all purpose flour, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add in the melte
Andrew Ma
2 days ago2 min read


Pie Crust
Ingredients 2 ½ cup flour 1 cup of butter (two sticks) (cut into small cubes and frozen) ½ tsp salt 6-10 tbsp ice water Instructions Add half of the flour and salt into the food processor. Pulse 2-3 times to mix well. Then, add in half of your cubed butter and begin pulsing once again. Once the mixture begins to look crumbly and sandy, add in the remaining flour and butter. Once the mixture is back to a crumbly state and the butter is less than pea sized, begin feeding in one
Andrew Ma
May 32 min read


Gingerbread Scone
Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour (240 grams) 6 tbsp dark brown sugar (80 grams) ½ cup frozen butter cut into cubes ½ tsp allspice (maybe adjust) ½ tsp ginger ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg ¼ tsp cloves 2 ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ½ cup (+ more for brushing) heavy cream (cold) 1 egg 1 +¼ tsp vanilla extract ½ cup powdered sugar 1-2 tbsp milk Instructions In a food processor, add in the flour, sugar, baking powder, allspice, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt
Andrew Ma
Apr 262 min read


Blueberry Scones
Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour (240 grams) 6 tbsp sugar ½ cup frozen butter cut into cubes 1 tbsp lemon zest (optional) 2 ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ½ cup (+ more for brushing) heavy cream (cold) 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup blueberries Instructions In a food processor, add in the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pulse to mix well. Add in the cubed and frozen butter and continue pulsing, stopping when the mixture forms a crumbly dough. Pour the mixture i
Andrew Ma
Apr 122 min read


Biscuits
Ingredients 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour (270 grams) 1 tbsp baking powder (12 grams) ¼ tsp baking soda (2 grams) 1 tsp salt 7 tbsp butter (cold, preferably frozen) (98 grams) ¾ cup (76 grams) + 2 tbsp buttermilk 2 tsp sugar (8 grams) Instructions Cut your butter into cubes, then place into freezer for 15-20 minutes Preheat oven to 425 degrees In a food processor, add the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar. Pulse to mix well. Add in the frozen cubed butter and pu
Andrew Ma
Mar 292 min read
Flavored Butter
Honey Butter ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick) (112 grams) 3 tbsp honey (63 grams) ¼ tsp salt Let butter come to room temperature. In a bowl, thoroughly mix butter, honey, and salt until well incorporated (standmixer optional) Enjoy now, or store in the fridge for 1-2 months Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick) (112 grams) ¼ cup dark brown sugar (53 grams) ¼ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp Let butter come to room temperature In a bowl, thoroughly mix butter, honey,
Andrew Ma
Mar 221 min read


Orange Chicken Meal Kits
The past Sunday, the Wood Street Meal Project had its fifth meal distribution event. This week, I prepared orange chicken, steamed rice,...
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Pancakes, Breakfast Sausage, Breakfast Potatoes Meal Kit
The past Saturday, the Wood Street Meal Project had its fourth meal distribution event. This week, I prepared pancakes, breakfast...
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Hot Dog Meal Kit
This Sunday, the Wood Street Meal Project had its second meal distribution event, . This week, I prepared an American classic: the hot...
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Mac & Cheese and Chicken Nugget Meal Kit
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BBQ Chicken, Corn Bread, and Mashed Potato Meal Kit
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Wood Street Meal Project
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Vegetables in Black Bean Sauce
As I was watching food videos online, I saw a recipe using black bean sauce. Inspired by this, I wanted to make my own recipe with it....
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Perfect Filet Mignon
Winter is starting to approach, and it is now time for hearty meals. What better food is there to create a hearty meal than a piece of...
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15 Minute Zucchini
As the school year progresses, schedules get busier and busier. For many, getting homecooked meals on the dinner table everyday is only...
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Thin and crispy pancakes are good and all, but have you ever wanted a thick and fluffy pancake. Well this recipe is for you, kinda. This...
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Ricotta Stuffed Zuchinni
With fall almost here and summer vegetables going out of season, its time to use up the rest of your zucchini. You may be sick of all the...
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Bacon and Cabbage
Time is running low and dinner still isn't on the table. This situation is all to familiar. Well your in luck, this cabbage recipe is...
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Bleu Cheese Chicken Salad
After not posting for a little more than a month, I am finally back. I have been caught up with finals, so I was focusing mostly on...
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Easy Strawberry Pie
A few months back, I saw frozen pie dough on sale, so I decided to give it a try. But for months, the dough sat in the freezer until this...
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