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Venezuelan Pasticho

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This Easy Venezuelan Pasticho is the ultimate comfort food! It’s rich, creamy, cheesy, and loaded with layers of flavor that bring everyone to the table with a smile. Made with savory meat sauce, silky béchamel, and lots of melty cheese, it’s a delicious twist on classic lasagna that tastes like home with every bite.

10 tablespoons (140 g) unsalted butter
1 cup (140 g) all-purpose flour
6 cups (1.5 L) milk (warm (I recommend and use whole milk))
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 sheets of rolled flat lasagna pasta ((I use and recommend Oven-Ready Lasagne - no boiling required))
6 - 8 cups Bolognese Sauce
2 cups (230 g) parmesan cheese, (grated)
1 cup (114 g) mozzarella cheese, (shredded )
2 tablespoons butter, (cut into small dices)

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Easy Eggless Strawberry Cupcakes

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These Eggless Strawberry Cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and moist! Packed with real strawberry flavor and topped with a delicious pink strawberry frosting. Easily made from scratch with simple ingredients.

1/2 lb (225 g) strawberries, (washed and hulled (see notes))
2 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons (10 g) baking powder
1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, (softened)
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons (30 g) reduced strawberry puree
1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (5 ml) strawberry emulsion (optional)
1 tiny drop of gel red food coloring ((optional))
6 fresh strawberries, (halved (to decorate - optional))
1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, (softened)
4 cups (480 g) confectioners’ sugar, (sifted)
2 tablespoons (30 ml) whole milk or heavy cream
1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
¼ cup (60 g) reduced strawberry puree
1 teaspoon (5 ml) strawberry emulsion ((optional))

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Eggless Pistachio Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream

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These eggless pistachio cupcakes are made with real ground pistachios — soft, lightly nutty, with a beautiful natural green tint — and topped with a vibrant strawberry buttercream. They come together with simple pantry ingredients and no fancy equipment, and they're egg-free by design, not a workaround. Whether you're baking for a birthday, a school celebration, or just because, these cupcakes make everyone at the table feel included.

¾ cup (100 g) unsalted pistachios, (out of shells)
2 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons (8 g) baking powder
⅛ teaspoon (0.75 g) baking soda
¾ teaspoon (4 g) kosher salt ((if using table salt, reduce to 1/2 teaspoon))
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
¼ cup (60 g) plain yogurt or sour cream
½ cup (120 ml) neutral-tasting oil
1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (5 ml) almond bakery emulsion ((see notes))
1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, (softened to room temperature)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups (360 g) confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream
¼ cup (60 ml) cooled strawberry puree, OR 1 cup (16 g) freeze-dried strawberry pieces (or ½ cup / 16 g pre-made strawberry powder), OR ½ cup (160 g) strawberry jam, OR 2 teaspoons (10 ml) strawberry emulsion
1 teaspoon (5 ml) strawberry bakery emulsion ((optional, for extra flavor depth))
100 g white chocolate, (chopped into small pieces)
2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream
1 - 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder
1 tiny drop of red or pink gel food coloring ((optional, to enhance color))
Fresh strawberry slices (optional — see allergen note below before choosing)
Pistachio crumbs (reserved from Step 2 (optional))

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Eggless Strawberry Brownies

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These eggless strawberry brownies are fudgy, chewy bars with intense real-strawberry flavor built from two sources — freeze-dried powder and fresh diced berries. They come together in one bowl with no mixer, no eggs, and no egg replacer needed. Finished with a silky white chocolate strawberry ganache that takes them from good to showstopper. Completely egg-free by design, from a family that's been baking this way for over 12 years.

1 1/4 cup (30 g) freeze-dried strawberries, (divided)
1⅓ cups (287 g) granulated sugar
¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, (melted and slightly cooled)
1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice ((from about 1 lemon))
⅓ cup (80 g) plain yogurt
1 drop red food coloring ((optional))
1⅔ cups (234 g) all-purpose flour, (plus 1 teaspoon for coating the strawberries)
¾ teaspoon (3 g) baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ cup (108 g) fresh strawberries, (medium diced)
4 oz (113 g) white chocolate, (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream
1 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberry powder ((reserved from above))

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How to Make Yuca Fries

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Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these yuca fries are the side dish you didn't know you needed. Made from just three ingredients, naturally gluten-free, and ready to be devoured with a good chimichurri or avocado sauce alongside.

3 lb (1.3 kg) fresh yuca ((cassava))
Salt to taste ((see notes) )
2 - 3 cups light tasting oil ((such as vegetable, canola or avocado))
Avocado Sauce (Guasacaca) (to serve, (optional))
Cilantro Mojo (to serve, (optional))

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How to Make Sour Cream at Home

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Thick, rich, and perfectly tangy — this homemade sour cream is made with just 3 ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes of hands-on time. Leave it on the counter for 24 hours and you've got the real thing, ready for baking, cooking, or dipping.

2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream ((at least 35% fat))
2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice or white vinegar
1/2 cup (120) whole milk

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Eggless Ooey Gooey Butter Bars (Neiman Marcus Bars)

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These eggless ooey gooey butter bars — also known as Neiman Marcus Bars — have a soft, buttery yellow cake base topped with a rich, creamy cream cheese layer that stays perfectly gooey in the center. They're egg-free by design, made with simple pantry ingredients, and come together in one bowl with just a few minutes of hands-on time. These are the bars you bring to a party and come home with an empty pan.

1 (15.5 oz) package yellow cake mix
1/4 cup (60 g) plain yogurt
1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk
1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, (melted)
2 tablespoons (20 g) cornstarch
3 tablespoons (36 g) powdered sugar
8 oz (226 g) full-fat cream cheese, (softened to room temperature)
1/2 cup (165 g) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (5 ml) almond bakery emulsion ((optional))
3 tablespoons (45 ml) heavy cream

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Egg-Free S’mores Cookie Recipe

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These egg-free s'mores cookies are thick, bakery-style cookies loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, Hershey's bar chunks, and pieces of graham cracker — with a whole marshmallow tucked right in the center. They come together with simple pantry ingredients, cold butter, and cream cheese instead of eggs. No campfire required.

2 1/2 cups (350 g) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon (3 g) baking soda
1 teaspoon (4 g) baking powder
1 teaspoon (4 g) cornstarch
1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, (cold and cut into small cubes)
3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
3/4 cup (150 g) packed brown sugar
2 oz (56 g) cream cheese, ((cold is okay))
1 teaspoon (4 g) kosher salt ((if using table salt, reduce to 1/2 teaspoon))
1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
7 full graham cracker sheets, (broken into small pieces (about 110 g))
10 oz (248 g) Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar, (roughly chopped (You can use 6, 1.55 oz. bars or 2, 4.4 oz. XL bars))
5 large/jumbo marshmallows, (cut in half crosswise)
Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon (optional))

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Eggless Coffee Cake Muffins

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Eggless Coffee Cake Muffins have all the cozy flavors of classic coffee cake—warm cinnamon, sweet brown sugar crumble, and a soft, fluffy texture—in a grab-and-go muffin form. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they come together in under 30 minutes with simple pantry staples. Completely egg-free and versatile, they can be easily adapted for dairy-free or gluten-free needs so everyone can enjoy!

3 cups (420 g) all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons (12 g) baking powder
½ teaspoon (3 g) baking soda
½ teaspoon (2 g) salt
1 ½ cup (360 ml) milk
2 tablespoons (30 ml) vinegar
1 teaspoons (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
5 tablespoons (70 g) unsalted butter, (melted)
1/3 cup (80 ml) oil
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1 cup (140 g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup (67 g) brown sugar
6 tablespoons (84 g) unsalted butter, (melted)
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

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Eggless Peach Coffee Cake

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Soft, buttery, and bursting with juicy peaches, this Eggless Peach Coffee Cake is the perfect treat for any time of day! With a golden, tender crumb and a sweet, crunchy topping, each bite feels like a warm hug. Whether you’re enjoying it with your morning coffee or serving it up as a simple dessert, this easy-to-make cake is sure to become a family favorite.

3 1/2 cups (420 g) chopped peaches, ((peeled, pitted, and chopped))
2 tablespoons (18 g) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons (24 g) light brown sugar
1/2 cup (70 g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (70 g) light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon (1 g) salt
4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, (melted)
2 1/2 cups (350 g) all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons (10 g) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon (3 g) baking soda
1 teaspoon (4 g) salt
1 1/4 cup (300 ml) milk
4 teaspoons (20 ml) vinegar
1/4 cup (58 g) unsalted butter, (melted)
1/4 cup + 1 1/2 teaspoon (67 ml) neutral-tasting oil
3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon (162 g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
2 - 3 teaspoon milk

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