# Recipes

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- 2025-12-23 [Brandy Peppercorn Sauce (two ways)](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1766509866956-brandy-peppercorn-sauce-two-ways.md): Versatile peppercorn sauce recipe with classic and dairy-free/wheat-free options. Rich, creamy base with brandy and crushed peppercorns.
- 2025-12-22 [Almond Financier Pastry Sheet Cake](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1766448586654-almond-financier-pastry-sheet-cake.md): A gluten-free almond sheet cake made with coconut oil, egg whites, coconut sugar, and coconut flour.
- 2025-07-28 [Eggplant Parmesan](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1753717869129-eggplant-parmesan.md): Crispy panko-crusted eggplant topped with melted mozzarella, served over a vibrant blistered cherry tomato sauce.
- 2025-07-07 [Thunderbolt Sub](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1751951070010-thunderbolt-sub.md): First attempt at cloning the Thunderbolt Italian Sub.
- 2025-03-31 [Small Batch Croissant Loaf](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1743442618201-small-batch-croissant-loaf.md): A small laminated milk-bread loaf made with a pasta roller and a 115-gram butter block.
- 2025-03-31 [NYC Halal Cart Style Beef & Lamb Rice Bowls](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1743442208161-nyc-halal-cart-style-beef-lamb-rice-bowls.md): Classic beef & lamb with yellow rice recipe featuring homemade white sauce.
- 2024-10-20 [Spicy Tom Kha with Char-grilled Pork Loin](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1729456768249-spicy-tom-kha-with-char-grilled-pork-loin.md): Spicy coconut tom kha with mushrooms and tofu, served with char-grilled pork loin in a soy-lime marinade.
- 2024-09-27 [Crème Brûlée](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1727460674219-creme-brulee.md): Vanilla custard baked in a water bath and finished with a caramelized sugar crust.
- 2024-09-15 [Pavlova](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1726450168175-pavlova.md): A classic Pavlova recipe with crisp meringue shell and creamy custard filling, topped with fresh fruit and ready in under 2 hours.
- 2024-09-15 [Mumbai Street Style Vada Pav](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1726417129936-mumbai-street-style-vada-pav.md): Iconic Mumbai street food with spiced potato fritters in buns.
- 2024-09-14 [Honey Liliko‘i Foam](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1726330512509-honey-liliko-i-foam.md): Smooth passionfruit foam made by blending honey, purée, syrup, egg white and water, then charged in a siphon with N2O.
- 2024-09-14 [Liliko'i Rum Punch Medley](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1726330319079-liliko-i-rum-punch-medley.md): A tropical rum punch blending pineapple, passion fruit and three rums with homemade pineapple rose syrup.
- 2024-06-09 [Summer chili, two ways](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1717954493179-summer-chili-two-ways.md): Dual-batch recipe for grilled meat and vegetarian chilis with toppings. Both share core seasonings, beans, and grilled corn garnish.
- 2024-05-30 [Creamy Honey Cilantro Dressing](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1717101197446-creamy-honey-cilantro-dressing.md): A cilantro-lime dressing with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, Dijon, garlic, and olive oil.
- 2024-04-28 [Vegetarian Coconut Curry Ramen](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1714335695318-vegetarian-coconut-curry-ramen.md): A simple coconut curry ramen bowl featuring fresh noodles in a fragrant broth, topped with veggies and soft-boiled eggs.
- 2024-04-16 [Thai Curry Sweet Potato Soup](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1713300772377-thai-curry-sweet-potato-soup.md): Sweet potato soup with coconut milk, red curry paste, ginger, lemongrass, lime, and almond butter.
- 2024-03-27 [Siesta](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1711599203773-siesta.md): A tequila cocktail with Campari, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake with ice and serve chilled with a grapefruit peel.
- 2024-03-18 [Madison Park Smash](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1710776965449-madison-park-smash.md): A refreshing cognac punch with Royal Combier, fresh lemon, and mint. Features a whip shake technique and crushed ice topped with bitters.
- 2024-03-15 [Irish Maid](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1710565492602-irish-maid.md): A refreshing cocktail with Irish whiskey, elderflower liqueur, balanced by lemon juice and cucumber for a bright, garden-inspired flavor.
- 2024-03-15 [Espresso Rum-Tiki](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1710564975345-espresso-rum-tiki.md): Cold brew, aged and white rums, orgeat, falernum, and bitters shaken until foamy and served over fresh ice.
- 2024-03-15 [Halekulani](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1710564673473-halekulani.md): A citrus-forward bourbon cocktail combining lime, orange, and pineapple juices with simple syrup, grenadine and bitters.
- 2024-03-15 [Fermented Hot Honey](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1710564234519-fermented-hot-honey.md): Fermented hot honey recipe: combine raw and roasted garlic, shallots, and chilies with honey.
- 2024-03-15 [Caramel Apple Mille Feuille](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1710563320517-caramel-apple-mille-feuille.md): Elegant mille-feuille dessert with flaky puff pastry layers, caramelized cinnamon apples, and vanilla cream.
- 2024-03-14 [Harissa](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1710443206146-harissa.md): Recipes for traditional harissa using either dried or fresh peppers with toasted spices, garlic, oil and lemon.
- 2024-03-09 [Pineapple Bourbon Honey Sour](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1710045021303-pineapple-bourbon-honey-sour.md): Bourbon, pineapple, lemon, and honey dry-shaken with egg white, served over ice with bitters and edible flowers.
- 2024-03-09 [Pizza Margherita](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1710032637430-pizza-margherita.md): Margherita pizza with homemade dough and sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil.
- 2024-03-09 [Pizza Sauce](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1710031949965-pizza-sauce.md): Simple 3-ingredient pizza sauce: blend drained canned tomatoes with olive oil and salt until smooth. Use immediately or refrigerate.
- 2024-03-09 [Neopolitan Pizza Dough](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1710031406664-pizza-dough.md): Classic Neapolitan pizza dough recipe using 00 and all-purpose flours.
- 2024-03-02 [Creamy Bell Pepper Alfredo Sauce](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1709406325649-creamy-bell-pepper-alfredo-sauce.md): A creamy red pepper pasta dish with sautéed peppers, garlic, wine and cheese, brightened with lemon and finished with a hint of nutmeg.
- 2024-02-27 [Bermuda Hundred](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1709064533452-bermuda-hundred.md): A tropical cocktail mixing gin, Campari, orgeat, lime and pineapple juice. Shake with ice and garnish with pineapple leaf and cherry.
- 2022-12-04 [Eggnog](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1670140800000-eggnog.md): A creamy, festive eggnog recipe with cooked custard base, whipped egg whites, vanilla, and spirits, topped with whipped cream and nutmeg.
- 2021-12-24 [Saag (Palak) Paneer](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1640442840000-saag-palak-paneer.md): Puréed spinach with paneer, ginger, green chili, tomato, and cream, made in an Instant Pot.
- 2020-10-12 [Yorkshire Pudding](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1602523860000-yorkshire-pudding.md): A simple Yorkshire pudding recipe with just 6 ingredients.
- 2020-10-12 [Crab Cakes](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1602523740000-crab-cakes.md): Classic crab cakes made with canned crab, eggs, mayo and seasonings. Form into patties and sauté in butter until golden brown on both sides.
- 2020-10-12 [Beef Stroganoff](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1602523680000-beef-stroganoff.md): Tri-tip and mushrooms simmered in red wine, finished with sour cream, and served over egg noodles.
- 2020-10-12 [Goulash, two ways](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1602522360000-goulash.md): Hearty goulash with roasted vegetables in paprika broth, available in both vegetarian and meat versions with rotisserie chuck roast.
- 2020-10-12 [Challah](https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1602505860000-challah.md): Traditional challah recipe with simple steps: mix yeast, water, flour, salt, honey, oil, eggs; knead, proof, braid, rise, brush with egg.