#kitchencreations

Sweet potato latkes

A tasty Thai three-bean salad with a tangy dressing that's great for a quick and healthy meal. Adding the tangy dressing to the green beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas makes for a great balance of tastes and textures.

Ingredients: 1 cup green beans, blanched and sliced. 1 cup kidney beans, cooked and drained. 1 cup chickpeas, canned and rinsed. 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced. 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped. 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice. 2 tablespoons soy sauce. 1 tablespoon honey. 1 teaspoon ginger, minced. 1 garlic clove, minced. 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes adjust to taste.

Instructions: Put green beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas in a large bowl and mix them together. Slice the red bell pepper, chop the red onion very small, and add the fresh cilantro. Add fresh lime juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic and ginger, and red chili flakes to a different small bowl. Set that bowl aside. Add the dressing to the salad and mix it all together. Add roasted peanuts that have been chopped on top. Put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before you serve it. Make a cool Thai-style salad with it.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Capture the essence of Christmas with this delightful Spiced Christmas Jam. The combination of cranberries, apples, and warm spices will fill your kitchen with the scents of the holiday season. Spread it on your morning toast or share it as a festive gift with loved ones.

Ingredients: 4 cups cranberries. 2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped. 1 orange, zested and juiced. 2 cups granulated sugar. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg. 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice. 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger.

Instructions: In a large pot set over medium heat, combine cranberries, chopped apples, orange zest, and orange juice. Add the spices cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger and the granulated sugar. Once the fruit is soft and the mixture has thickened, bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. To get the desired consistency, gently mash the fruit with a potato masher. Take it off the stove and give it some time to cool. Leaving about 1/4-inch headspace at the top of each jar, transfer the spiced Christmas jam to the sterilized jars. To ensure proper sealing, make sure the jars are tightly sealed and process them for 10 minutes in a water bath canner. After taking the jars out of the canner, allow them to cool fully before storing them in a cool, dark location. Savor your homemade Spiced Christmas Jam as a thoughtful holiday gift, or use it as a topping for desserts!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Making sour cream at home is simple and requires only a few ingredients. It's a creamy and tangy addition to many dishes.

Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream. 2 tablespoons buttermilk. A pinch of salt.

Instructions: Pour the heavy cream into a clean glass jar or container. Add the buttermilk and a pinch of salt to the jar. Stir the ingredients together until well combined. Cover the jar with a lid or plastic wrap. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for about 24 hours. It will thicken as it sits. After 24 hours, check the consistency. If it's thickened to your liking, refrigerate it. If not, let it sit for a few more hours. Once the sour cream has reached your desired thickness, store it in the refrigerator. Use your homemade sour cream in your favorite recipes or as a topping for dishes.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1440 minutes

A flavorful vegan curry featuring tender baby aubergines cooked in a rich coconut milk sauce with aromatic spices.

Ingredients: 6 baby aubergines, halved lengthwise. 1 onion, finely chopped. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1-inch ginger, grated. 2 tomatoes, diced. 1 can 400ml coconut milk. 1 tablespoon curry powder. 1 teaspoon turmeric powder. 1 teaspoon cumin powder. 1 teaspoon coriander powder. 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes adjust to taste. Salt, to taste. 2 tablespoons oil. Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish.

Instructions: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Saut until onions are translucent. Add tomatoes and cook until they soften. Stir in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili flakes. Cook for another minute. Add coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Place the baby aubergine halves into the curry, cut side down. Cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the aubergines are tender. Season with salt to taste. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

You don't need any special tools or ingredients to make this ice cream recipe that doesn't use a machine. It's very creamy, and you can add your favorite mix-ins to make it your own.

Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream. 14 oz sweetened condensed milk. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pinch of salt. Optional: mix-ins like chocolate chips, fruit, or nuts.

Instructions: Whip the heavy cream in a large bowl until stiff peaks form. The sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt should be added slowly and carefully until they are well mixed. Add your favorite mix-ins if you want to, and then gently fold them into the mixture. Put the mixture in a container that can go in the freezer, cover it, and freeze it for at least 6 hours or overnight. Serve and have fun!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes