Savor Secrets Recipes

02/03/2025

06/19/2024

Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice
This vibrant pineapple shrimp fried rice is a delicious and satisfying meal packed with flavor and color. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend lunch.

Ingredients:

3 cups cooked brown rice (from 1 ½ cups uncooked)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 ¼ lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped into chunks
1 ½ cups fresh pineapple, diced (about 2 medium pineapples)
5 large scallions, chopped white and green parts
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 fresh chili pepper or jalapeno, seeded and chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
1 tablespoon soy sauce, or more to taste
1 teaspoon fish sauce
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

06/19/2024

Spicy Shrimp Stacks with Mango Salsa

Ingredients:

For the Shrimp:
1 pound frozen cooked shrimp, thawed, deveined, and tails removed
1 sheet nori, cut into 4 squares (optional)
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
½ cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
2 teaspoons Sriracha (adjust to your spice preference)
For the Quick Guacamole:
1 avocado, mashed
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
For the Mango Salsa:
1 mango, diced
¼ cup red bell pepper, diced
¼ cup red onion, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
¼ teaspoon salt
For the Sushi Rice:
½ cup dry short-grain sushi rice
¾ cup water
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
For Garnish (optional):
Wonton or tortilla strips, fried or toasted
Sesame seeds

06/19/2024

Cherry Chocolate Tart
This stunning tart is a symphony of sweet and tart, with a rich chocolate crust, creamy almond pastry cream filling, and a tart cherry topping. It's perfect for a special occasion or a decadent dessert.

Ingredients:

Chocolate Tart Dough:

1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (40g) cocoa powder
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
11 tablespoons (156g) unsalted butter, room temperature, cubed
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 - 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Chocolate Ganache Filling:

¼ cup (60ml) heavy whipping cream
⅓ cup (2 oz) dark chocolate, finely chopped
Almond Pastry Cream Filling:

½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons (45g) cornstarch, sifted
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
4 large egg yolks
2 cups (500ml) whole milk
1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
2 tablespoons (28g, 1 oz) unsalted butter
Sour Cherry Filling:

5 ¾ cups (800g) sour cherries, pitted (fresh or frozen)
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons (45g) tapioca flour
Whipped Cream and Shaved Chocolate Garnish:

¾ cup (175ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
2 teaspoons (8g) granulated sugar, or to taste
1 thick chocolate bar, for shaving
A handful of fresh cherries, halved and pitted

06/19/2024

Raspberry and Coconut Cake
This delightful cake is a burst of flavor and texture! Fluffy coconut cake layers are sandwiched with tangy raspberry jam and frosted with a creamy coconut buttercream.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

250 g unsalted butter, softened
250 g caster sugar
250 g plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
100 ml canned coconut milk
75 g desiccated coconut
For the Buttercream:

125 g butter, softened
270 g icing sugar
25 ml coconut milk
30 g desiccated coconut
To Assemble:

100 g raspberry jam
100 g desiccated coconut, toasted (optional)
Pink food coloring (optional)
A few drops of water (optional)
Fresh berries for decoration

06/19/2024

Roasted Carrots and Lentil Salad with Hummus
This salad is a delicious combination of sweet roasted carrots, hearty lentils, and creamy hummus. It's packed with flavor and perfect for a light lunch or satisfying side dish.

Ingredients:

Roasted Carrots:

3 large carrots, sliced into thick coins
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Lentil Salad:

1 cup dry French lentils
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3-4 medjool dates, pitted and finely chopped
1/4 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup salted, roasted almonds, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
Hummus, to serve

06/19/2024

Banana Caramel Cupcakes with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
These cupcakes are a delightful treat for any banana and caramel lover! The moist banana cupcakes are filled with homemade caramel sauce and topped with a luscious salted caramel cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients:

For the Cupcakes:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup sour cream, room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
2-3 overripe large bananas, puréed or mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
For the Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting (see separate recipe or link)

1 recipe of your preferred Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
Optional Garnishes:

Toffee bits
Extra caramel sauce
Freshly sliced bananas

06/19/2024

White Chocolate Biscoff Swirl Cheesecake
This delightful cheesecake features a buttery Biscoff biscuit base, a smooth white chocolate cheesecake filling with swirls of Biscoff spread, and a light Biscoff cream topping.

06/19/2024

Ultimate Oreo Cheesecake
This decadent dessert combines a rich chocolate cake base with a creamy Oreo cheesecake filling, topped with a light Oreo mousse and a luxurious chocolate frosting.

Ingredients:

Chocolate Cake:

1/4 cup + 3 tbsp (56g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (104g) sugar
3 tbsp (21g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup (60ml) milk
2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg white
1/4 cup (60ml) water
Oreo Cheesecake Filling:

4 oz (114g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
6 tbsp (90ml) heavy whipping cream
16 oz (452g) cream cheese, room temperature
2/3 cup (138g) sugar
2 tbsp (16g) all-purpose flour
2/3 cup (153g) sour cream, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
About 30 Oreos
Oreo Mousse:

3 oz (85g) white chocolate
1 cup, plus 2 tbsp (260ml) heavy whipping cream, cold, divided
1/2 cup (58g) powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
10 Oreos, chopped
Chocolate Frosting:

3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup (169g | 6 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
3 cups (345g) powdered sugar
1/4 tsp salt
4–5 tbsp (60-75ml) heavy whipping cream
1 cup (6 oz) mini chocolate chips
1 cup crushed Oreos

06/18/2024

Miso Cucumber Salad with Shallot & Roasted Peanuts
This refreshing salad features crisp cucumbers, savory miso dressing, and a delightful crunch from roasted peanuts. It's a perfect side dish or light lunch.

Ingredients:

3 medium cucumbers, sliced (about 4 cups)
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup shallot, thinly sliced
¼ cup roasted peanuts, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Miso Ginger Orange Dressing:

¼ cup orange juice
3 tablespoons white miso paste (gluten-free preferred)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)