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Recipes and illustrations. Family recipes & recipes inspired by Legend of Zelda & Stardew Valley, plus seasonal recipes, and more! Original artwork and fan art by Simmering Starfruit. simmeringstarfruit.com
Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Sweet and tangy strawberry vinaigrette! A delicious strawberry salad dressing recipe made with stewed strawberries (either roasted or simmered), balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and maple syrup. A sweet and savoury strawberry salad dressing that's perfect for salads of…
Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Sweet and tangy strawberry vinaigrette! A delicious strawberry salad dressing recipe made with stewed strawberries (either roasted or simmered), balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and maple syrup. A sweet and savoury strawberry salad dressing that's perfect for salads of all kinds, drizzling over roasted vegetables, or even as a sauce for meat or fish.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Coconut Shrimp Soup with Mushrooms and Noodles

Coconut shrimp soup with mushrooms and noodles! A creamy seafood soup with lime, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar, plus peas, and noodles of choice. This delicious coconut soup with shrimp (or prawns) is perfect for an easy dinner, and packed with…
Coconut Shrimp Soup with Mushrooms and Noodles
Coconut shrimp soup with mushrooms and noodles! A creamy seafood soup with lime, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar, plus peas, and noodles of choice. This delicious coconut soup with shrimp (or prawns) is perfect for an easy dinner, and packed with protein. Add fresh cilantro (or parsley or Thai basil) before serving. Inspired by the tom kha soup from Stardew Valley.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Crepes with Raspberry Sauce and Orange Liqueur

Crepes with raspberry sauce and orange liqueur! Light and fluffy French crepes topped with a boozy orange liqueur raspberry coulis, served warm or cold, perfect for a delicious sweet breakfast or brunch party. Recipe includes dairy-free substitutions.…
Crepes with Raspberry Sauce and Orange Liqueur
Crepes with raspberry sauce and orange liqueur! Light and fluffy French crepes topped with a boozy orange liqueur raspberry coulis, served warm or cold, perfect for a delicious sweet breakfast or brunch party. Recipe includes dairy-free substitutions. A fun breakfast or dessert recipe for Valentine's Day, birthdays, or Christmas morning, inspired by the wildberry crepes from Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Blueberry Muffins with Goat Cheese and Basil

Blueberry muffins with goat cheese, lemon, and fresh basil! This elevated blueberry muffin recipe is the perfect blend of tangy, sweet and savoury, with a slight hint of basil. Moist, fluffy, and tender, these goat cheese muffins are delicious for tea…
Blueberry Muffins with Goat Cheese and Basil
Blueberry muffins with goat cheese, lemon, and fresh basil! This elevated blueberry muffin recipe is the perfect blend of tangy, sweet and savoury, with a slight hint of basil. Moist, fluffy, and tender, these goat cheese muffins are delicious for tea time, a coffee break, or even paired with a glass of wine and a charcuterie board!
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February 1, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Sourdough Pizza Dough (Made with Sourdough Discard)

How to make pizza dough with sourdough discard! An easy step-by-step recipe to make delicious sourdough pizza with no added yeast, this sourdough discard pizza dough recipe is made with only a few simple ingredients. This recipe can be used for…
Sourdough Pizza Dough (Made with Sourdough Discard)
How to make pizza dough with sourdough discard! An easy step-by-step recipe to make delicious sourdough pizza with no added yeast, this sourdough discard pizza dough recipe is made with only a few simple ingredients. This recipe can be used for same-day pizza, or chill the dough for up to a few days in the fridge for increased flavour, or freeze the dough for up to a few months to use as you please.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Boozy Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce

Sticky toffee pudding with toffee caramel sauce! This boozy sticky toffee pudding is made with molasses and a puree of dark rum, Medjool dates, and brewed black tea, then topped with a toffee caramel sauce after baking. Serve warm with vanilla ice…
Boozy Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce
Sticky toffee pudding with toffee caramel sauce! This boozy sticky toffee pudding is made with molasses and a puree of dark rum, Medjool dates, and brewed black tea, then topped with a toffee caramel sauce after baking. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a decadent and delicious Scottish dessert, worthy of any Robbie Burns Day celebration.
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January 25, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Scallops and Bacon in Scotch Cream Sauce with Mushrooms

Seared scallops and back bacon in cream sauce with mushrooms and scotch! This creamy seafood recipe is delicious served over rice or mashed potatoes, perfect for a cozy dinner. Including options for pan searing or baking the scallops, plus…
Scallops and Bacon in Scotch Cream Sauce with Mushrooms
Seared scallops and back bacon in cream sauce with mushrooms and scotch! This creamy seafood recipe is delicious served over rice or mashed potatoes, perfect for a cozy dinner. Including options for pan searing or baking the scallops, plus notes on how to cook regular bacon instead of Canadian back bacon, if substituted. Dairy-free options included. Inspired by the meat and seafood fry from Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Mini Cheesecakes with Strawberry Pomegranate Topping (Baked in a Muffin Tray)

Mini cheesecakes baked in a muffin tray, topped with sliced strawberries and pomegranate seeds marinated in scotch. These bite-size cheesecakes are baked without a water bath, and feature the classic graham cracker crust…
Mini Cheesecakes with Strawberry Pomegranate Topping (Baked in a Muffin Tray)
Mini cheesecakes baked in a muffin tray, topped with sliced strawberries and pomegranate seeds marinated in scotch. These bite-size cheesecakes are baked without a water bath, and feature the classic graham cracker crust and a simple mascarpone cheesecake filling, no electric mixer required. Decorate these cute cheesecakes with a quick strawberry pomegranate scotch topping for the perfect Valentine's Day dessert, birthday party dessert, or pot luck dessert.
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January 18, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Clam Chowder with Canadian Bacon and Coconut Milk

A creamy clam chowder with Canadian bacon and coconut milk. Our family recipe for clam chowder, this easy seafood soup recipe is made with clams, Canadian back bacon, potatoes, carrots, and celery. Including instructions for using frozen clams,…
Clam Chowder with Canadian Bacon and Coconut Milk
A creamy clam chowder with Canadian bacon and coconut milk. Our family recipe for clam chowder, this easy seafood soup recipe is made with clams, Canadian back bacon, potatoes, carrots, and celery. Including instructions for using frozen clams, canned clams, fresh clams, or clams in shell, plus helpful tips for making a delicious clam chowder. A rich and creamy seafood soup for winter, ready to eat in less than 1 hour, inspired by the Stardew Valley chowder.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Rhubarb Olive Oil Scones with Orange Glaze

Rhubarb scones made with olive oil, orange, and honey, topped with a sweet orange glaze. This delicious fruit scone recipe is the perfect easy rhubarb recipe for a healthy Valentine's Day treat, after school snack, tea time snack, or sweet breakfast.…
Rhubarb Olive Oil Scones with Orange Glaze
Rhubarb scones made with olive oil, orange, and honey, topped with a sweet orange glaze. This delicious fruit scone recipe is the perfect easy rhubarb recipe for a healthy Valentine's Day treat, after school snack, tea time snack, or sweet breakfast. These butter-free olive oil scones with honey are lower in saturated fats, and can be made with fresh rhubarb or frozen rhubarb.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Parsnip Omelette with Lemon, Goat Cheese, and Feta

A parsnip omelette with goat cheese and lemon! This easy omelette recipe is made with fried parsnips, lemon zest, fresh herbs, garlic, goat's cheese and feta cheese, served with tomatoes and balsamic glaze. Perfect for a parsnip-themed breakfast…
Parsnip Omelette with Lemon, Goat Cheese, and Feta
A parsnip omelette with goat cheese and lemon! This easy omelette recipe is made with fried parsnips, lemon zest, fresh herbs, garlic, goat's cheese and feta cheese, served with tomatoes and balsamic glaze. Perfect for a parsnip-themed breakfast or brunch, this recipe post includes tips for how make parsnips taste great, how to prepare a parsnip, and how to cook an omelette in a stainless steel pan. Inspired by the farmer's lunch from the video game Stardew Valley, this post also contains tips on how to make Farmer's Lunch in Stardew Valley.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Roasted Trout with Lemon Parsley Sauce

Baked trout topped with lemon parsley sauce! A delicious roast trout topped with a lemon sauce made with fresh parsley, shallots, garlic, olive oil, and Dijon mustard, quickly blended in a food processor. This healthy fish recipe is ready in 30 minutes,…
Roasted Trout with Lemon Parsley Sauce
Baked trout topped with lemon parsley sauce! A delicious roast trout topped with a lemon sauce made with fresh parsley, shallots, garlic, olive oil, and Dijon mustard, quickly blended in a food processor. This healthy fish recipe is ready in 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Inspired by the roasted trout from Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom.
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January 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Pear Ginger Date Smoothie

A pear smoothie made with fresh ginger, medjool dates, flax seeds, almond butter, and cinnamon. A simple 5-minute smoothie recipe packed with loads of fibre and warm spices, perfect for a cozy winter breakfast or quick lunch. Add extra protein to this easy fruit smoothie…
Pear Ginger Date Smoothie
A pear smoothie made with fresh ginger, medjool dates, flax seeds, almond butter, and cinnamon. A simple 5-minute smoothie recipe packed with loads of fibre and warm spices, perfect for a cozy winter breakfast or quick lunch. Add extra protein to this easy fruit smoothie with a scoop of protein powder, or simply enjoy as is. A delicious smoothie with no banana!
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January 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Creamy Leek Potato Soup

A creamy soup made with leeks and potatoes! This simple vegetarian leek soup recipe is made with onions, leeks, potatoes, garlic, butter or olive oil, and heavy cream (or milk, or non-dairy milk). An easy potato soup recipe with leeks, perfect for cold dark nights, or a…
Creamy Leek Potato Soup
A creamy soup made with leeks and potatoes! This simple vegetarian leek soup recipe is made with onions, leeks, potatoes, garlic, butter or olive oil, and heavy cream (or milk, or non-dairy milk). An easy potato soup recipe with leeks, perfect for cold dark nights, or a fall or winter dinner. Including a list of protein pairing suggestions, both meat and vegetarian, as well as tips for how to choose good leeks at the store and how to clean leeks.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Pineapple Ginger Ale with Honey and Lemon (and optional Dark Rum)

Pineapple ginger ale with honey and lemon, a delicious fizzy drink for celebrations or relaxation. Made with lots of pineapple, honey, club soda and lemon, this easy ginger ale recipe includes modifications for a boozy ginger ale…
Pineapple Ginger Ale with Honey and Lemon (and optional Dark Rum)
Pineapple ginger ale with honey and lemon, a delicious fizzy drink for celebrations or relaxation. Made with lots of pineapple, honey, club soda and lemon, this easy ginger ale recipe includes modifications for a boozy ginger ale cocktail with dark rum and orange liqueur, as well as a cold and flu-fighter hot ginger tea variation. Inspired by the ginger ale drink recipe from Stardew Valley.
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December 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Cranberry Oatmeal Sourdough Sandwich Bread with Cinnamon and Sunflower Seeds

Winter cranberry sourdough discard sandwich bread, made with cinnamon, cardamom, and lots of sunflower and sesame seeds. This festive cranberry bread recipe features a whole wheat flour blend, plus a porridge of oats and…
Cranberry Oatmeal Sourdough Sandwich Bread with Cinnamon and Sunflower Seeds
Winter cranberry sourdough discard sandwich bread, made with cinnamon, cardamom, and lots of sunflower and sesame seeds. This festive cranberry bread recipe features a whole wheat flour blend, plus a porridge of oats and honey. A delicious oatmeal cranberry sourdough bread that can be made with either ¾ cup of sourdough discard, or active starter, or levain. Bake this easy cranberry sandwich bread the same day or cold ferment overnight if desired. No additional dry active yeast required!
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December 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Chicken Stroganoff Pie with Mushrooms

Chicken stroganoff pie with mushrooms! This delicious pie features chicken, mushrooms and egg noodles tossed in a sour cream and mustard stroganoff sauce, then baked inside a butter and herb pastry crust. This scrumptious chicken pie makes 6 servings, the…
Chicken Stroganoff Pie with Mushrooms
Chicken stroganoff pie with mushrooms! This delicious pie features chicken, mushrooms and egg noodles tossed in a sour cream and mustard stroganoff sauce, then baked inside a butter and herb pastry crust. This scrumptious chicken pie makes 6 servings, the perfect cozy comfort food for a fall or winter dinner, packed with flavour. Including instructions for how to use a pie bird.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Strawberry Rhubarb Loaf Cake

Strawberry rhubarb loaf cake! This easy strawberry rhubarb quickbread recipe is made from a white cake-style batter dotted with chopped rhubarb and strawberries. Make this sweet loaf recipe with either fresh or frozen rhubarb and strawberries, perfect for a sweet…
Strawberry Rhubarb Loaf Cake
Strawberry rhubarb loaf cake! This easy strawberry rhubarb quickbread recipe is made from a white cake-style batter dotted with chopped rhubarb and strawberries. Make this sweet loaf recipe with either fresh or frozen rhubarb and strawberries, perfect for a sweet breakfast, fruit-themed dessert, or tea time snack. A delicious quick bread recipe for the Christmas holiday season, Valentine's Day, or late spring to early summer when strawberries and rhubarb are both in season.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Baked Brie with Honey, Caramel Apples and Pomegranate Seeds

Baked brie with caramelized apples and pomegranate seeds! Serve this cheesy appetizer for a cozy Christmas party food spread, New Year's party hors d'oeuvre, or big game day snack. Classic melted gooey brie, jazzed up with apples, honey,…
Baked Brie with Honey, Caramel Apples and Pomegranate Seeds
Baked brie with caramelized apples and pomegranate seeds! Serve this cheesy appetizer for a cozy Christmas party food spread, New Year's party hors d'oeuvre, or big game day snack. Classic melted gooey brie, jazzed up with apples, honey, cinnamon, and pomegranates, this is the perfect blend of sweet and savoury.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Rosemary Parmesan Sourdough Bread (Loaf or Buns)

Parmesan rosemary sourdough bread, shaped into buns or baked as a standard loaf. This easy sourdough recipe is made with a whole wheat flour and bread flour, plus fresh rosemary and parmigiano reggiano. Including an easy step-by-step guide with…
Rosemary Parmesan Sourdough Bread (Loaf or Buns)
Parmesan rosemary sourdough bread, shaped into buns or baked as a standard loaf. This easy sourdough recipe is made with a whole wheat flour and bread flour, plus fresh rosemary and parmigiano reggiano. Including an easy step-by-step guide with pictures for how to shape and bake parmesan sourdough as buns or a loaf, perfect for the winter holiday season or a cheesy homemade DIY Christmas gift for foodies.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Winter Orzo Spinach Salad with Roasted Fruit, Cranberries, and Goat Cheese

Orzo spinach salad with roasted fruit! This colourful winter salad recipe is made with spinach, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, roasted pears and apples, and soft goat cheese. Perfect for a Christmas party appetizer,…
Winter Orzo Spinach Salad with Roasted Fruit, Cranberries, and Goat Cheese
Orzo spinach salad with roasted fruit! This colourful winter salad recipe is made with spinach, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, roasted pears and apples, and soft goat cheese. Perfect for a Christmas party appetizer, Thanksgiving vegetable side dish, or a winter dinner. A healthy spinach salad tossed in a tahini lemon dressing, this delicious recipe features seasonal produce with festive flair.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:18 PM
No-Churn Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream with Crushed Shortbread Cookies

No-churn strawberry cheesecake ice cream with shortbread cookies! This homemade ice cream recipe is made with condensed milk, heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, muddled strawberries, and Scottish shortbread cookies. No ice…
No-Churn Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream with Crushed Shortbread Cookies
No-churn strawberry cheesecake ice cream with shortbread cookies! This homemade ice cream recipe is made with condensed milk, heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, muddled strawberries, and Scottish shortbread cookies. No ice cream machine needed! Whip up this no-churn ice cream in just 20 minutes, then freeze until solid. A delicious strawberry ice cream with the tart creaminess of a cheesecake, perfect for a summer party, winter Christmas treat, or Valentine's Day dessert.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Baked Garlic Pork Ribs with Rosemary

Baked pork ribs, loaded with garlic and rosemary. My mum's famous family recipe for baked baby back ribs, these ribs are smothered with 3 bulbs' worth of minced garlic, plus lots of dried rosemary, then slow roasted until falling off the bone tender. Serve with…
Baked Garlic Pork Ribs with Rosemary
Baked pork ribs, loaded with garlic and rosemary. My mum's famous family recipe for baked baby back ribs, these ribs are smothered with 3 bulbs' worth of minced garlic, plus lots of dried rosemary, then slow roasted until falling off the bone tender. Serve with Greek lemon potatoes for a cozy, finger-licking good dinner or game day meal.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Sourdough Stollen with Rum Soaked Fruit (German Christmas Bread)

Sourdough stollen made with rum soaked fruit! This German Christmas bread recipe is the perfect festive treat for the holiday season. Made with a brioche-style sourdough, dried fruit soaked in dark rum, and flavours of cardamom,…
Sourdough Stollen with Rum Soaked Fruit (German Christmas Bread)
Sourdough stollen made with rum soaked fruit! This German Christmas bread recipe is the perfect festive treat for the holiday season. Made with a brioche-style sourdough, dried fruit soaked in dark rum, and flavours of cardamom, orange and lemon. Serve sourdough stollen plain, or with butter and jam. Including instructions for how to make a stiff sourdough starter.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Whole Wheat Gingerbread Bran Muffins with Streusel Crumble Topping

Gingerbread bran muffins, made with whole wheat flour and topped with a sweet streusel crumble. This delicious gingerbread muffin recipe is perfect for a high fibre breakfast in the winter, made with entirely whole wheat flour (or…
Whole Wheat Gingerbread Bran Muffins with Streusel Crumble Topping
Gingerbread bran muffins, made with whole wheat flour and topped with a sweet streusel crumble. This delicious gingerbread muffin recipe is perfect for a high fibre breakfast in the winter, made with entirely whole wheat flour (or spelt) and a whole cup of wheat bran. Moist, fluffy, and tender gingerbread muffins with flavours of brown sugar, orange, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM