Recipe Collection

Julia Child

“People who love to eat are always the best people.”

Cooking Philosophy

My Approach

1. Simple ingredients — Quality over complexity
2. Meal prep — Cook once, eat all week
3. Healthy balance — Nutrition matters
4. Cultural exploration — Try cuisines from around the world

Quick Recipes

15-Minute Garlic Shrimp

Servings: 2 | Time: 15 min | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

• 300g shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lemon wedges

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat
2. Season shrimp with salt and pepper
3. Cook shrimp 2 minutes per side until pink
4. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant
5. Deglaze with white wine
6. Garnish with parsley and lemon

Pro Tip

Don’t overcook the shrimp! They’re done as soon as they turn pink and curl.

One-Pot Pasta Primavera

Servings: 4 | Time: 25 min | Difficulty: Easy

## Ingredients
- 400g spaghetti
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes)
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- Parmesan cheese
 
## Instructions
1. Cook pasta al dente
2. Sauté vegetables until tender-crisp
3. Add garlic, cook 1 minute
4. Toss pasta with vegetables
5. Add broth, season, and serve with basil

See Healthy Habits for more on nutrition.

Meal Prep Guide

Sunday Prep

Spend 2 hours on Sunday, eat well all week.

Day	Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner
Mon	Overnight oats	Chicken salad	Stir-fry
Tue	Smoothie bowl	Leftovers	Pasta
Wed	Egg muffins	Grain bowl	Soup
Thu	Yogurt parfait	Leftovers	Tacos
Fri	Toast & avocado	Leftovers	Pizza

Kitchen Equipment

Essential Tools

• Chef’s knife (8-inch)
• Cutting board
• Dutch oven
• Cast iron skillet
• Instant Pot
• Food processor

Don't Overbuy

Start with basics, add tools as needed. See My PKM System for tracking purchases.

International Recipes

Japanese: Miso Ramen

Authentic Recipe

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Ramen noodles
• Toppings: soft-boiled egg, nori, green onions, corn

Mexican: Chicken Tacos

Quick Version

• 500g chicken breast
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 cup salsa
• Tortillas
• Toppings: avocado, cilantro, lime

Italian: Caprese Salad

Simple & Fresh

• Fresh mozzarella
• Ripe tomatoes
• Fresh basil
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Balsamic glaze
• Sea salt

Baking Basics

Baking is Science

Unlike cooking, baking requires precise measurements.

Ingredient	Function	Substitute
Flour	Structure	Almond flour (gluten-free)
Sugar	Sweetness, moisture	Honey, maple syrup
Butter	Fat, flavor	Coconut oil
Eggs	Binding	Flax eggs (vegan)
Baking powder	Leavening	Baking soda + acid

Common Baking Mistakes

1. Using cold ingredients (except butter for pastry)
2. Overmixing batter
3. Opening the oven door too early
4. Not measuring precisely

Seasonal Ingredients

What's in Season

• Spring: Asparagus, peas, strawberries
• Summer: Tomatoes, corn, peaches
• Fall: Pumpkin, apples, squash
• Winter: Citrus, root vegetables, kale

Cooking Tips

Kitchen Wisdom

1. Taste as you go
2. Season in layers
3. Don’t crowd the pan
4. Let meat rest after cooking
5. Save pasta water for sauces

Food Safety

• Wash hands for 20 seconds
• Keep raw meat separate
• Cook to safe temperatures
• Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours

See Also

• Healthy Habits — Nutrition principles
• Travel Journal — Food while traveling
• Smart Home Automation — Smart kitchen gadgets

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