Author: chefalice

Squid is cheap, full of great protein, and, when prepared properly, delectable. Try this version, which receives a crispy crust from the ground pink lentils and a smoky goodness from the chipotle powder. If you can’t find chipotle powder, use any kind of chile powder, provided it’s fresh. Try it with a small chilled flask of dry, grassy sake like a daiginjo.

Here is a good reason to have Ume-Pickled Fennel (“Breakaway Flavor Blasts”) sitting around. The pickling liquid makes superbly piquant and beautifully colored dressings that can be used for salads, grilled fish, and, in this case, tofu. The pinkish liquid and bright green salt over the white tofu look and taste fabulous together. Once you have the ingredients handy, this can be assembled in about one minute. It’s a beautiful starter to a meal. Try it with a dry rosé.

When you’re feeling for a sangria but a cupcake at the same time, this will definitely change your life! Fruit cupcakes and a boozy buttercream frosting.

These fruity and flowery cupcakes are perfect for the spring. Top with vanilla frosting mixed with a drop of purple food colouring.

Delicious citrus flavour and a nice fruity, raspberry flavour. Completely amazing, especially in the summer. Top with cold whipped cream or ice cream.

It’s like having portable banana bread! Top with vanilla frosting.