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Ingredients

• ✓ neutral oil
• sushi rice
• tuna
• mayonnaise
• sriracha
• soy sauce
• sesame oil
• lime juice
• avocado
• jalapeno pepper
• sesame seed

Instructions

1. 1 Tightly pack the sushi rice into a square 8x8-inch cake pan lined with plastic wrap. Chill for 2 to 3 hours in the refrigerator or 30 minutes in the freezer.
2. 2 Heat 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cut the rice into thick, rectangular shapes, about 2 to 3 inches in length and 1 inch in width. Carefully move the pieces to the hot oil and fry until they reach a deep golden brown color, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
3. 3 Combine diced tuna with mayonnaise, Sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed.
4. 4 To assemble, place fried sushi rice on a serving platter. Top with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the spicy tuna mixture. Layer a few slices of avocado on top of each piece. Garnish with a thin drizzle of Sriracha, a jalapeño slice, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

By Annie Campbell

Ingredients

• ✓ neutral oil
• halloumi cheese
• honey
• lemon juice
• red pepper flakes
• thyme
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Slice halloumi into 6 to 8 even pieces.
2. 2 Combine honey, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, thyme leaves, and salt in a shallow bowl. Add halloumi slices and turn to coat each side. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place the cheese slices in the skillet and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, checking regularly to make sure it doesn't burn.
4. 4 Once the halloumi has reached a golden brown color, move to a serving plate. Top with leftover marinade and garnish with additional thyme leaves. Serve with crackers or pita bread.

By Annie Campbell

Ingredients

• ✓ neutral oil
• vanilla extract
• heavy cream
• dark chocolate
• cocoa
• powdered sugar
• butter
• egg
• vanilla extract
• buttermilk
• canola oil
• sour cream
• salt
• baking soda
• baking powder
• instant espresso granules
• cocoa
• granulated sugar
• all-purpose flour
• flour
• baking spray
• almond extract
• walnut
• pecan
• sweetened shredded coconut
• salt
• egg yolk
• granulated sugar
• brown sugar
• butter
• evaporated milk

Instructions

1. 1 Cupcakes:
2. 2 Combine evaporated milk, butter, brown sugar, sugar, egg yolks, and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium-high, whisking constantly, until it coats the back of a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in coconut, pecans, and almond extract. Transfer to a medium bowl, and cool in the refrigerator, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until just chilled, about 1 hour.
3. 3 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners, and lightly coat liners with baking spray.
4. 4 Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, espresso granules, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until combined. Stir in sour cream, oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and eggs just until smooth. Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups (about 1/3 cup batter each).
5. 5 Place pan in preheated oven; immediately reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
6. 6 Chocolate Frosting:
7. 7 Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center of cupcakes comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes; transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
8. 8 Place butter, powdered sugar, and cocoa in bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, scraping down sides as needed, about 3 minutes. Stir in melted chocolate, cream, and vanilla until combined and smooth. Cover and chill until just firm, about 30 minutes.
9. 9 Stir frosting, and spoon into a piping bag fitted with a Wilton #21 fluted tip. Pipe a circle around the edge of each cupcake. Spoon coconut icing inside each circle of chocolate frosting.
10. 10 Serve and enjoy!

By Ita Mac Airt