My Recipe Book

Welcome to my recipe book! Cooking is a joyful blend of creativity, tradition, and flavor. Here you'll find some of my favorite dishes, each with clear steps and helpful tips to make your culinary journey delicious and fun.

Recipes

• Paneer Butter Masala
• Creamy Garlic Pasta
• Chocolate Chip Cookies

Paneer Butter Masala

A rich and creamy North Indian dish made with paneer cubes simmered in a buttery tomato gravy.

Ingredients

• 200g paneer, cubed
  • Alternative: tofu for a vegan version
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• Spices: garam masala, turmeric, red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cream (optional)

Cooking Steps

1. Heat butter in a pan and sauté onions until golden.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
3. Pour in tomato puree and simmer until oil separates.
4. Add spices and salt, mix well.
5. Gently add paneer cubes and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Finish with cream and garnish with coriander leaves.

Cooking Terms

Sauté

To cook quickly in a small amount of fat over high heat.

Simmer

To cook gently just below boiling point.

Garnish

To decorate a dish with herbs or other items before serving.

Creamy Garlic Pasta

A comforting Italian-inspired dish with a rich garlic cream sauce coating tender pasta.

Ingredients

• 200g pasta (penne or spaghetti)
  • Alternative: gluten-free pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup milk or cream
• 1 tbsp flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated cheese for topping

Cooking Steps

1. Boil pasta until al dente and drain.
2. In a pan, heat oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
3. Add flour and stir to form a roux.
4. Slowly add milk, whisking to avoid lumps.
5. Simmer until sauce thickens, then season.
6. Toss pasta in sauce and garnish with cheese.

Cooking Terms

Roux

A mixture of fat and flour used to thicken sauces.

Sauté

To cook quickly in a small amount of fat over high heat.

Garnish

To decorate a dish with herbs or other items before serving.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Classic cookies with a crisp edge and gooey center, loaded with chocolate chips.

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
  • Alternative: almond flour for gluten-free version
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Cooking Steps

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F).
2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
4. Combine dry ingredients and fold into wet mixture.
5. Stir in chocolate chips.
6. Drop spoonfuls onto baking tray and bake for 10–12 minutes.

Cooking Terms

Cream

To beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Fold

To gently combine ingredients without deflating the mixture.

Bake

To cook food using dry heat in an oven.

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