Recreated Milky Blueberry at home and it’s absolutely delicious! Ingredient picks: Lactose free milk for extra sweetness, Whole Foods blueberry jam and Fage yogurt. Spread blueberry jam along the glass for that beautiful swirl. Add yogurt then pour in milk. Tastes amazing. #lemon8chall

Got fresh strawberries from my coworker, time for a random mixology experiment. Mocktail version: muddled strawberries + ice + splash of sparkling water + berry juice Cocktail version: muddled strawberries + ice + splash of sparkling water + berry juice + alcohol Almost any liquor works. I u

I picked up medium organic lemons from Costco. The zest holds aromatic oils that create that lovely scent, don’t waste it! I used 140g organic sugar for two lemons. Peel only the yellow rind, avoid the bitter white pith. Coat zest fully with sugar, cover and rest minimum 2 hours until it turns into

🍎 Apple jam: Chop apples with skin on, toss with sugar and rest 2 hours. Simmer with lemon in a small pot over low heat until thickened. Scoop out as needed. 🧋 Drink: Heat brown sugar boba, pour off excess syrup to avoid overpowering the apple flavor. Add 1 spoon apple jam, 100g apple cider, 100

My Le Creuset Dutch oven works absolute wonders for this beef stew. Ingredients: beef chunks, fennel bulbs, celery, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes. - Simmer everything low and slow. - The broth turns rich and savory, veggies get perfectly tender. - Nothing beats homemade stew cooked in this po

I cooked a quick soup yesterday using four kinds of canned goods, ground meat, onion, spinach and zucchini. Served with toasted garlic cheese bread slices, it turned out surprisingly tasty. #happyhourathome #groceryglowup #lemon8challenge

Obsessed with Whole Foods red lentil soup lately, I grab a cup every single day. My Indian coworker told me it’s so easy to make homemade version! I picked up 1lb bulk red lentils at Whole Foods. Rinse 1 cup lentils 5 times, add 2 cups water, simmer 5 mins. Sauté ginger, garlic and onion, toss i

Lay the meat flat. I found beef from Japanese market didn’t turn out as good as Costco fatty beef rolls, probably too thick. Increase drying time if needed. Dehydrate at 175°F for 2 to 3 hours. Quick alternative: air fry at 250°F for 3 mins. Season to taste: salt for original, chili powder +

Super easy DIY milk tea from Walmart finds! Steep 2 black tea bags in water to make half a cup of tea. Zap it in the microwave for a deeper tea flavor. Stir in 2 scoops of creamer, top up with half a cup of milk and a tiny bit of sugar. The balance hits perfectly. Heavy whipping cream is my

✨ Ingredients 2 chicken thighs, ham/bacon (chopped), 1 potato (diced), creamed corn can, ½ onion (minced), 2–3 garlic cloves, 150ml heavy cream, 50ml milk, butter, salt, black pepper, flour, Italian seasoning, chicken broth, dinner rolls (optional) Steps： 1. Skin & dice chicken thighs. Sea

Quick soup. The prosciutto brings natural saltiness so barely any seasoning needed. Bring water to boil, add chopped celery and torn up 2 slices of prosciutto. Boil on high heat for 10 minutes. A super simple warm soup for busy days. #soupseason #groceryglowup #lemon8challen

Flexible home style recipe, swap veggies by season. Ingredients: olive oil, onion, carrot, celery, tomato paste, seasonal veggies, garlic, tomatoes, water, sea salt, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, black pepper, pasta, cooked beans, leafy greens, lemon juice, parmesan. Sauté aromatics, add l

Phytonutrient‑rich, boosts immunity, supports gut health, eases PMS and skin breakouts. Great for final weeks or low mood. Ingredients: 2 tomatoes, ½ onion, ¼ cabbage, 1 carrot, 2 garlic cloves, ½ mini pumpkin. Sauté aromatics, stir‑fry veggies, simmer pumpkin 20 mins, add cabbage 5 mins, s

A classic North American home meal served with crusty bread or soda crackers. Ingredients: 200g peas, 50g white onion, 90g carrot, 55g celery, 1 garlic clove, 75g potato,10g butter,150ml milk,100ml cream, bay leaf, pepper, parsley, salt. Chop veggies, add everything to blender, run porridge

Ingredients - ½ onion - 2 small carrots - cooking oil - 2 garlic cloves - 2 bay leaves - 1 boneless chicken breast - 1 L chicken broth or water - 2 eggs - 1 lemon - ¾ cup orzo pasta - sea salt & black pepper, to taste - small piece of butter - fresh dill, handful Traditional G

Ingredients： - 2 onions - Garlic cloves - Ciabatta bread - Butter, olive oil, flour - Beef broth - White wine - Salt, black pepper Instructions： 1. Slice onions thin. Sauté slowly in butter + olive oil over low‑medium heat until deeply caramelized. 2. Mince garlic, add into pot and cook

H.E.B-bought beef stew meat is pre-cut cubed beef, usually a mix of chuck and round. Many packs are quite lean and turn tough if not braised long enough. For my tomato braised beef, I prefer short rib or whole beef chuck. They have better marbling and collagen, and become tender and juicy after

Broccoli cheddar pasta inspired by broccoli cheddar soup from creator eatwitzo. I reuse the same seasoning to marinate chicken breast. Creamy pasta, savory bacon, garlicky herby slightly spicy chicken（from my local supermarket） Marinate chicken ahead and chill. Cook pasta, pan fry chicken and

My lunch during my break between shifts. Pumpkin and steak with noodles and cucumber. I made a spicy honey, sesame, gochujang sauce for it too. The steak cost $7 and I’ll get 2 portions out of it, the pumpkin was $1.25 per lb, I got 1.5lb enough for 3 portions. #pumpkinvibes #groceryglowup

Trader Joe’s Autumnal Harvest Creamy Pasta Sauce is a classic and extremely popular seasonal limited‑edition gem from Trader Joe’s. It achieves its most remarkable characteristic through a perfect fusion of natural sweetness from pumpkin and butternut squash, subtle tartness from tomato, and smooth