1. Add the butter to a mixing bowl and beat for about 3 minutes, until pale and fluffy. Add the brown sugar and white sugar and beat for another 1–2 minutes, until creamy.
2. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and butter flavoring, and mix just until everything is combined. Do not overmix.
3. Add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt, and mix briefly until the dough has almost come together. Add the white chocolate and mix just until no streaks of flour remain and everything is evenly incorporated.
4. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop 10 small balls of dough and place them onto the baking sheet. Gently press each dough ball down with a spoon to flatten it slightly.
5. Add about 1 tsp of pistachio cream to the center of each flattened cookie dough ball.
6. Scoop 10 more small balls of cookie dough and place one on top of each pistachio-filled cookie. Gently press down so the dough sticks together and forms a little sandwich.
7. Place the shaped cookie dough balls in the freezer for at least 3 hours.
8. Before baking, fully preheat the oven to 190°C / 375°F. Place the frozen cookie dough balls on a baking sheet with enough space between them so they do not spread into each other.
9. Bake the cookies for about 12–14 minutes, depending on how browned you like them. Let them cool on the baking sheet for at least 30 minutes.
10. The cookies can be eaten once they have cooled, but they are especially good if you let them rest in the fridge for a few hours after they have cooled completely. That is when they get that real bakery-style texture.

1. Add the butter to a mixing bowl and beat for about 3 minutes, until pale and fluffy. Add the brown sugar and white sugar and beat for another 1–2 minutes, until creamy.
2. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and butter flavoring, and mix just until everything is combined. Do not overmix.
3. Add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt, and mix briefly until the dough has almost come together. Add the chocolate and mix just until no streaks of flour remain and everything is evenly incorporated.
4. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop one ball of dough and place it onto the baking sheet. Then scoop a second ball of dough, place it on top of the first one, and press down firmly so the cookies form into little ice cream scoop shapes. Depending on the size, the dough should make about 9–10 cookies.
5. Place the shaped cookie dough balls in the freezer for at least 3 hours.
6. Before baking, fully preheat the oven to 190°C / 375°F. Place the frozen cookie dough balls on a baking sheet with enough space between them so they do not spread into each other. I bake 6 cookies per tray.
7. Bake the cookies for about 12–14 minutes, depending on how browned you like them. Let them cool on the baking sheet for at least 30 minutes.
8. The cookies can be eaten once they have cooled, but they are especially good if you let them rest in the fridge for a few hours after they have cooled completely. That is when they get that real bakery-style texture.

1. For the dough, combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the cold butter in small cubes and work it in quickly with your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter throughout. Add the cold water and apple cider vinegar, then bring everything together with your hands until a rough dough forms. Shape it into a rectangle on your work surface, cut it into four equal pieces, stack them on top of each other, gently press together, and wrap the stack in plastic wrap. Chill in the fridge for about 45 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, wash the rhubarb thoroughly, peel if necessary, and cut it into finger-length pieces. Depending on your preference, slice them into thin strips or slightly thicker chunks. Toss the rhubarb in a bowl with cornstarch and powdered sugar, then set aside. Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them as well.
3. Next, prepare the almond cream. Cream the soft butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add the egg, salt, vanilla extract, and ground almonds. Mix until smooth and set aside.
4. Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 392 °F. Remove the chilled dough from the fridge, let it rest briefly on a floured surface, then roll or press it out into a large, rustic circle using short movements. Don’t worry if the dough tears slightly, this is typical for shortcrust pastry and can be patched with leftover scraps. Gently roll the dough around your rolling pin and transfer it to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Spread the almond cream evenly over the dough, leaving a border of about 8 cm (3 inches) all around. Distribute the prepared fruit over the almond cream, then fold the edges of the dough over the filling and press them down gently. Brush the crust with oil or a beaten egg, sprinkle with sliced almonds and a bit of sugar, and bake the galette for about 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Serve best while still slightly warm paired with a scoop of ice cream, whipped cream, or vanilla sauce. I used pistachio ice cream, which pairs beautifully with the almond cream and the tart rhubarb.

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C / 347°F.
2. Make the shortbread dough. In a medium bowl, mix flour, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the texture resembles firm sand. Refrigerate the dough for 10 minutes to allow the butter to firm up slightly.
3. Prepare the passionfruit filling. While the dough chills, set aside the smallest silicone mold. Pour the passionfruit purée into a bowl and whisk in the instant gelatin until fully dissolved. (Make sure to use cold-soluble gelatin.) Transfer the mixture into the smallest silicone mold and freeze until completely solid.
4. Bake the shortbread base. Remove the dough from the fridge and press it into the medium silicone mold. Bake for about 20 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
5. Temper the white chocolate. Prepare a double boiler and melt only 200g of the 350g white chocolate, heating it carefully to 35°C / 95°F. Meanwhile, finely chop the remaining 150g of white chocolate. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the chopped chocolate until fully melted.
6. Keep the chocolate at a working temperature of 29-30°C / 84-86°F over the double boiler to ensure smooth assembly.
7. Assemble the bars. Once the shortbread is fully cooled and the passionfruit filling is frozen, get the largest silicone mold ready.
8. Coat the mold. Stir the puffed quinoa into the tempered white chocolate. Fill each mold cavity halfway with the mixture. Immediately press a frozen passionfruit strip and a shortbread piece into each cavity, ensuring they are surrounded by the chocolate.
9. Seal the bars. Pour the remaining white chocolate over the top to fully encase the bars.
10. Let the bars set. Thanks to the tempered chocolate and frozen passionfruit filling, they will firm up quickly. For extra security, chill them in the fridge for 10 minutes. After that, they’re ready to enjoy!

• Drain the chickpeas and rinse them under cold water. Add them to a food processor.
• Next, add tahini, vanilla, unsweetened cocoa powder, coconut oil, salt, date syrup, and milk. Blend on high speed until it forms a thick paste. Then, gradually add ice cubes. Just enough to make it super fluffy and creamy.
• Transfer to a bowl and enjoy with your favorite fruits or cracker!!

1. Place the marzipan in the freezer for about 20–30 minutes, then grate it coarsely using a cheese grater.
2. Warm the milk and cream in a pot without bringing it to a boil, then remove from heat.
3. Mix the egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla extract thoroughly in a bowl. Add the grated marzipan and stir well.
4. Gradually add the egg yolk mixture to the warm milk-cream mixture, one teaspoon at a time, stirring constantly until combined. Return the pot to medium heat and stir until the sauce thickens. For a firmer consistency, mix 1 tsp of cornstarch with a bit of water, add it to the sauce, and briefly bring it to a boil. Remove from heat.
5. In another pot, mix cherries, cherry juice, lemon juice, powdered sugar, and cornstarch. Heat over medium heat until the mixture thickens and the cherries soften. Remove from heat.
6. In a separate pot, combine oats, almond milk, vanilla extract, salt, and your choice of sweetener (e.g., date syrup). Bring to a boil, stirring until the oats are soft.
7. Layering: Spread a portion of the oatmeal in a small bowl, then add a layer of cherry sauce. Cover with the remaining oatmeal, smooth the surface, and pour the marzipan sauce over the top.
8. Garnish with a candied cherry. Serve immediately or prepare as overnight oats.

1. Put cocoa nibs and leaves of the mint into the blender. Pour in the oil. Blend on the highest setting until it no coarse pieces are longer visible.
2. Pour the mixture from the blender into a medium-sized pot and heat it over medium heat, constantly stirring, to a temperature of about 102°-103°C (215°-217°F). Then, let the oil simmer with the lid partially on for the next 10 minutes. Stir only occasionally, making sure the temperature remains steady and nothing gets burned.
3. At the end of the cooking process, prepare a bowl large enough to fit the medium-sized pot, filled with cold water and a handful of ice cubes. Also, hang a fine mesh sieve strainer over a medium-sized bowl.
4. Now, place the pot in the ice water and stir to stop the cooking process. Once the oil is almost cold, remove the pot from the water and pour the oil into the first fine mesh sieve to catch the coarse particle.
5. Then, pour the oil into the second fine mesh sieve, which you before equipped with a coffee filter, to catch the remaining finer particles.
6. Allow the oil to drip through for about 30 minutes or maybe less depending on how many remaining particles are in the coffee filter. Once all the oil has passed through the coffee filter, transfer the collected amount of oil into an oil bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

1. First, we’re making the blini batter. Mix all the ingredients together until smooth, then let it chill for like 5-10 minutes. Once the batter’s had its lil rest, heat up a pan with a bit of oil or butter and spoon in small circles of batter. I usually use 3/4 of a tablespoon. Here’s the pro tip: when you see those cute little holes popping up on the surface, it’s time to flip them. Cook each side for about 2-3 minutes until they’re golden and gorgeous. Boom, your blinis are born. Pop them on a cooling rack to chill out – no soggy bottoms here.
2. Grab a bowl and mix the ricotta cream. For this, stir together ricotta, olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper until it’s smooth and creamy. Then load it into a piping bag if you’re feeling fancy, or just keep a spoon handy for the easy aesthetic.
3. Once your blinis are cool, dollop or pipe some ricotta cream onto each one. Get creative – a little swirl, a casual blob, whatever your heart desires. Now they’re ready for toppings.
4. For Blini topping 1, toast the walnuts in a pan without adding additional fat. Take them out and let them cool. Thinly slice the shallots into delicate rings and fry them in a bit of oil until crispy. Set aside to cool. Add half a walnut onto the blini, as well as about 1 tsp of the crispy onions. Finish with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of pink peppercorns. Toss on a few fresh thyme leaves and finish with a few drops of chili oil for a spicy kick that ties it all together.
5. For Blini topping 2, slice fresh figs into eighths. Place one fig wedge on the ricotta cream, then crumble some blue cheese on the other side – as much or as little as your vibe calls for. Add a few drops of truffle oil, sprinkle with freshly ground pepper, and garnish with a touch of chopped chives to seal the deal.
6. For Blini topping 3, flake some cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and nestle it onto the ricotta cream. Slice red onions into thin strips, then scatter a few pieces on top along with some capers. Add a few drops of olive oil, a grind of fresh black pepper, and finish with a couple of dill sprigs.
7. For Blini topping 4, tear thin slices of pastrami into strips, roll them into little spirals, and press them onto the ricotta. Diagonally halve some cornichons and place one half on the blini. Drizzle a few drops of walnut oil for a rich, nutty twist. Top it all off with a sprig of fresh parsley for a classy finishing touch.
8. For Blini topping 5, thinly slice radishes into delicate rounds and place two slices on one side of the blini. On the other side, gently press on a little bunch of radish cress for that pop of green. Finish with a few drops of basil oil for a fresh, herbaceous flair.
9. Serve these cute appetizers on a platter and watch them disappear in seconds.

PREPARATIONS

• Chop the shallot and garlic cloves into small, fine pieces. Take the salsiccia sausage out of its casing—either tear it into chunky bits with your hands or crumble it up, whichever feels less chaotic. Slice the gorgonzola into chunks—don’t overthink it; it’ll melt anyway. Wash the baby spinach thoroughly and spin it dry. Set everything aside.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Melt some butter in a large pan over medium heat. Toss in the shallots and cook until they’re glossy and translucent. Add the garlic and stir it until your kitchen smells incredible.
2. Deglaze with a splash of white wine. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to let the alcohol cook off. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Once it boils, lower the heat to a simmer and stir in the cream. Let this dreamy mix simmer gently for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the salsiccia.
3. Toss the sausage bits into a cold pan. Slowly heat it up so the fat renders out—no extra oil needed! Cook until the pieces are golden and crispy on the outside. Deglaze with another splash of white wine, simmering until most of the liquid evaporates and you’re left with a creamy coating. Toss in the walnuts, a pinch of cayenne pepper, salt, and a drizzle of honey. Stir everything and let it caramelize for 1-2 minutes. Add fresh oregano and thyme, mix, and let those flavors pop.
4. Keep your cream and broth mixture on low heat. Stir in the Gorgonzola until it’s completely melted into the sauce—smooth, rich, and irresistible. Grate in some fresh nutmeg, then stir in more oregano and thyme. Add the spinach and stir until it wilts down. Keep everything warm and cozy over low heat.
5. Fill a large pot with water, bring it to a boil, and add the gnocchi. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until they float to the surface. Drain the gnocchi and toss them directly into the Gorgonzola-spinach sauce. Stir until every pillowy bite is coated in the sauce.
6. Plate the gnocchi in deep bowls. Spoon the crispy salsiccia-walnut mixture on top and finish with a shower of freshly grated Parmesan.

IN THE EVENING
Place the almonds (and dates) in a bowl and add enough water to fully cover them. Set the bowl in the fridge to soak overnight.

THE NEXT MORNING

1. Drain the almonds (and dates) through a fine-mesh strainer and discard the soaking water.
   Transfer the almonds (and dates) to a blender and add 1 liter / 4 cups of fresh cold water.
2. Blend on the highest setting for about 1 minute, until the liquid turns white and frothy. Now you can add flavoring to taste. I used a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, but 1 teaspoon of cinnamon is also a super delicious option.
3. Place a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl and pour the almond milk through it. Press the pulp firmly to extract as much liquid as possible. If you’d like, you can strain the milk again through a cheesecloth or nut milk bag. Alternatively, place the almond pulp in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze it out by hand — but honestly, that’s not really necessary.
4. Pour the finished almond milk into a clean glass bottle. It will keep in the fridge for about three to four days. Be sure to shake well before using, as the solids naturally settle to the bottom over time.