Author: Jessica So

Prep Time 10

Steeping 20

Total Time 30

Ingredients

½ cup sugar
1 cup water
8 mint leaves, torn
4 cups water
40 g hibiscus leaves – Royal Command available at Posh!

Instructions

In a small sauce pan bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add ½ cup sugar and mix until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and add mint leaves. Let steep for 20 minutes to infuse flavour.
In another pot (at the same time potentially) bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add whole hibiscus leaves and let steep for 20 minutes until water is bright pink.
Combine hibiscus water and simple syrup. Let cool, pour over ice, and enjoy!

Sugar Cookies & Royal Icing

Posted on April 5, 2023April 5, 2023 by Jessica So

A simple but perfect sugar cookie recipe, including Royal Icing for decorating. Posh has all your baking needs from Wilton!

Sugar Cookies

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings 24 cookies

Ingredients

Sugar Cookie Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt

Royal Icing Ingredients

4 cups sifted confectioners sugar
3 tbsp meringue powder
9 tbsp water up to 12 Tbsp on dry days
Wilton Gel Icing Color

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
In mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
Beat in egg and vanilla extract
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt
Add to butter mixture, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition
Divide dough into 2 balls
Roll each ball of dough on a floured surface till about 1/8 inch thick.
Dip cookie cutter into flour before each use
Bake cookies on ungreased sheet for about 8-11 minutes or until lightly browned

Royal Icing

Beat all ingredients on low speed for 7-10 minutes (10-12 minutes at high speed if using a portable mixer)
Add Wilton Gel Icing Color to mix until you attain desired colour

Posh Products

Wilton Gel Icing Colours 28.3g – $4.99

Gnocchi in Mushroom Sauce

Posted on November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 by Jessica So

Recipe courtesy of Chef Sara

“This Gnocchi in Mushroom Sauce with Arugula is one of my comfort meals on cold, rainy nights. The combination of mushrooms, parmesan, and truffle oil really brings out the umami. While this recipe uses store bought gnocchi, you’re welcome to sub in homemade gnocchi instead!”

Gnocchi in Mushroom Sauce with Arugula

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4

Ingredients

1 package gnocchi
5 tbsp butter
1 small package shiitake mushrooms
1/2 cup shallots sliced
2-3 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup white wine
1 3/4 cup chicken stock or low sodium chicken broth
Dash of ground nutmeg
1 tbsp fresh sage chopped
1/3 cup parmesan cheese grated
3 cups arugula
Truffle oil to finish

Instructions

Cook gnocchi according to package directions.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until it begins to brown. Add mushrooms, shallots, and garlic. Sauté for about 8 minutes, or until golden brown. Add the wine. Reduce slightly, then add chicken stock/broth, nutmeg, and sage. Simmer for about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add cooked gnocchi to skillet. Add parmesan, reserving about 3 tbsp for serving. Heat for about 1 minute. Add arugula and stir until wilted.
Divide equally among plates. Drizzle with truffle oil and sprinkle leftover parmesan just before serving. Bon appétit!

Posh Products

CL Gnocchi Board – $14.99

Joseph Joseph Scoop Plus Large Colander – $19.99

Sweet Potato & Chickpea Tikka Masala

Posted on October 20, 2022October 21, 2022 by Jessica So

Recipe courtesy of our friends at Brooklyn Dehli! Shop Brooklyn Dehli products online at Posh Pantry here.

Tikka Masala is a mild sauce layered with rich coconut cream, tomatoes, caramelized onion and roasted spices – simmered with sweet potato and chickpeas and served with rice & naan, it’s a delicious addition to your dinner menu!

Sweet Potato and Chickpea Tikka Masala

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Servings 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon mild flavorless oil such as canola or sunflower
1 large sweet potato peeled and cut into 1/2 cubes
1 jar of Brooklyn Delhi Tikka Masala or Cashew Butter Masala simmer sauce
1 14 oz can coconut milk
1 15 oz can chickpeas

For serving

Rice or naan
plain yogurt optional
Brooklyn Delhi Roasted Garlic Achaar or Tomato Achaar
chopped cilantro

Instructions

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes and saute for a couple minutes with salt.
Next add in the jar of Tikka Masala or Cashew Butter Masala simmer sauce, chickpeas and coconut milk.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer with lid on until sweet potato is just tender, about 10 minutes.
Add water to adjust the thickness of the sauce to your preference and add salt to taste.
Serve over rice or naan with a dollop of yogurt and chopped cilantro. For those who like it hot, top it off with a spoon of Roasted Garlic or Tomato Achaar.

Notes

If you have more time, roasted sweet potato works well in this recipe as well!

Posh Products

Brooklyn Delhi Tikka Masala 340 g – $9.99

Brooklyn Delhi Roasted Garlic Achaar 255 g – $16.99

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Posted on October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 by Jessica So

Pumpkin Muffins on a wire serving platter

These Pumpkin Spice Muffins are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea on a chilly Autumn day. David’s Pumpkin Pie Spice mixes cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, clove and allspice, infusing the muffins with a warm, spicy aroma.

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 22

Total Time 37

Course Breakfast, Snack

Servings 12 muffins

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons David’s Pumpkin Spice
2 eggs
1 15 ounce can pure pumpkin puree
1/2 cup coconut oil melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and place 12 paper liners into each well of your standard size muffin baking pan.
Measure out the flour, sugars, baking soda, salt and spice in a medium bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, coconut oil and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir together. Do not over mix, just stir until everything is incorporated into the batter.
It is helpful to use a large scoop (like an ice cream scoop) to evenly distribute the batter into each well. They will be nearly full. This will help give your muffins a nice puffy dome.
Bake your muffins for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Keyword Baked, Pumpkin, Spice

Posh Products

David’s Pumpkin Pie Spice 130g – $9.50

Parmesan Sage Madeleines

Posted on September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 by Jessica So

Recipe courtesy of Chef Sara

Madeleines are one of my favourite things to bake. The ingredients are simple and the batter comes together really quickly. Usually, I see madeleines as a sweet treat, but there are plenty of savoury options too! These parmesan sage madeleines are great for breakfast on the go, an afternoon snack, or just because.

Parmesan Sage Madeleines

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Breakfast, Snack

Servings 24 Madeleines

Ingredients

2/3 cup all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 large eggs
2/3 cup buttermilk*
3/4 cup parmigiano reggiano grated
2.5 tbsp fresh sage chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease madeleine pan (I recommend using butter) and set aside
In a medium-sized bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, and buttermilk. Once well combined, mix in parmigiano reggiano and sage.
Spoon batter into madeleine molds. Bake in centre rack for 10 minutes, or until madeleines are firm and golden. Immediately transfer madeleines to a cooling rack, and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

*If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make your own! For this recipe, combine 2/3 cup milk with
2 tsp lemon juice. Let sit for 5 minutes, then proceed to use in madeleine batter.

Home Made Oreos

Posted on August 17, 2022August 17, 2022 by Jessica So

Dunk these home made Oreos generously in a large glass of milk for a delicious late night snack (or really any time of the day!).

Home Made Oreos

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 25 cookies

Ingredients

For the chocolate wafers:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch process cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter (plus 2 tbsp) at room temperature
1 large egg

For the filling:

1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat to 375°F.
In a food processor, or bowl of an electric mixer, thoroughly mix the flour, cocoa, baking soda and powder, salt, and sugar. While pulsing, or on low speed, add the butter, and then the egg. Continue processing or mixing until dough comes together in a mass.
Take rounded teaspoons of batter and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet approximately two inches apart. With moistened hands, slightly flatten the dough. Bake for 9 minutes, rotating once for even baking. Set baking sheets on a rack to cool.
To make the cream, place butter in a mixing bowl, and at low speed, gradually beat in the sugar and vanilla. Turn the mixer on high and beat for 2 to 3 minutes until filling is light and fluffy.
To assemble the cookies, in a pastry bag with a 1/2 inch, round tip, pipe teaspoon-size blobs of cream into the centre of one cookie. Place another cookie, equal in size to the first, on top of the cream. Lightly press, to work the filling evenly to the outsides of the cookie.
Continue this process until all the cookies have been sandwiched with cream.

Mexican Street Corn

Posted on July 17, 2022July 17, 2022 by Jessica So

You have to try this Mexican Street Corn recipe! From the creaminess of the cheese, to the tang of the lime and a little spice from the Taco Tuesday Seasoning – we promise, you won’t be disappointed! Recipe courtesy of our friends at Premiere Gift.

Mexican Street Corn

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 45

Total Time 50

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

6 ears corn unhusked
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup crumbled Cotija cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons Taco Seasoning
2 limes juiced

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place corn, in husks, directly on the oven rack.
Roast in the preheated oven until tender and cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes.
Peel down husks and rub each ear of corn with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle each with Cotija cheese, cilantro, Taco Seasoning, and lime juice. Serve.

Posh Products

Mudpie Lemon/Lime Juicer – $29.99

David’s Mexican Taco Seasoning 140g – $9.50

Acai Bowl

Posted on June 22, 2022July 17, 2022 by Jessica So

Start your day with a refreshing & healthy Acai Bowl ~ this bowl will make your day!

Acai berries have one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants of any fruit, and are highly renowned for their plethora of health benefits. High in vitamin B and C, calcium, amino acids, fibre and Omega 6 & 9. Check out Dinavedic Acai Powder for use in your next Acai bowl, available at Posh Pantry (shop here)!

Acai Smoothie Bowl

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Total Time 10

Course Breakfast, Snack

Servings 1

Ingredients

1/4 cup water
1 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 avocado
6 pitted dates optional for extra awesomeness
1 scoop Vega vanilla protein powder
1 tsp acai powder

Garnish

2 tablespoons fresh raspberries
2 tablespoons granola
2 teaspoons toasted unsweetened coconut flakes
1 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
Pour into your favourite breakfast bowl and top with raspberries, granola, coconut and chia seeds.

Posh Products

Dinavedic Acai Powder 60g – $14.99

Huevos Rancheros

Posted on June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 by Jessica So

Spice up your next brunch with Huevos Rancheros, a traditional Mexican breakfast dish incorporating hearty black beans, fried eggs and salsa, all nestled in a warm tortilla bowl. Add an extra kick with Sriracha Revolver Premium Hot Sauces!

Huevos Rancheros

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Course Breakfast

Servings 4 servings

Equipment

Tortilla bakers (see below)

Ingredients

1 cup red bell pepper diced
1 tsp butter
1 cup cooked, rinsed and drained black beans
1 cup store-bought mild or medium salsa
2 green onions minced
Fresh cilantro to taste
1 tsp butter
4 eggs
1/2 cup aged cheddar grated
1 peeled and pitted avocado diced
3 tbsp sour cream
4 6 inch corn tortillas

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Place the tortillas inside lightly sprayed tortilla bakers. Press to mould. Bake about 5-8 minutes or until golden. Let cool before unmolding.
In a non-stick fry pan, sweat the bell pepper in the butter for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add the black beans and salsa and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Add the green onions and cilantro.
In another non-stick fry pan, melt the butter on medium heat and add the eggs. Cook for about 4 minutes, until the whites are set and the eggs are sunny-side up.
Divide the salsa into the tortilla bowls and sprinkle with some of the cheese. Place the eggs on top and serve immediately with the diced avocado, sour cream and the rest of the grated cheese.

Posh Products

Norpro Nonstick Petite Mexican Tortilla Bakers – $29.99

Sriracha Revolver Premium Hot Sauces – $8.49