5 Delicious Spring Recipes Inspired by Cozy Video Games

Spring is the season of new beginnings and revisiting those cozy games. So, whether you’re planning a game night or just want to bring some gaming inspiration into your kitchen, these five spring recipes will level up your menu.

Fresh veggies grilled to perfection, just like Link’s simple, rustic recipes and meals. 🥕

Ingredients – For 4 Servings:
– 400g sliced mushrooms
– 2 chopped garlic cloves
– 200g sliced bell peppers
– 3 tbsp soy sauce
– 1 tsp sesame spice blend
– 2 tsp teriyaki sauce
– Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions:
1. Boil sliced mushrooms.
2. Drain mushrooms, add chopped garlic, soy sauce, and spice blend.
3. Slide mushrooms and peppers onto skewers.
4. Heat oven to 200°C fan / 400°F.
5. Cover with teriyaki sauce and roast for 15 minutes.

Inspired by the treats of Stardew Valley, these tarts are perfect for spring snacking and pairing with your other seasonal recipes. 🍓

Ingredients – For 12 Tarts:
– 250g plain flour
– 125g butter (chilled and cubed)
– 1 medium egg
– 1 vanilla pod
– 100g strawberry jam
– Fresh strawberries, sliced
– Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:
1. Add flour, butter, and salt in a bowl – rub together.
2. Once the texture of breadcrumbs, stir in egg and vanilla. Then add 1 tbsp of water (or more if needed) and bring together until the dough forms into one lump.
3. Cover in cling film and chill in the fridge for up to an hour.
4. Heat oven to 180°C fan / 350°F and grease a 12-hole tart tin.
5. Role out chilled dough until 1/2cm thick and cut out 12 circles. Lightly press the dough into the tart tin holes.
6. Add jam into each tart and top with cut strawberries.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
8. Transfer to a write rack to cool completely.
9. Dust powdered sugar over cooled tarts.

Soft, earthy, and soul-warming – this soup recipe inspired by Spiritfarer is the essence of comfort. 🍄

Ingredients – For 6 Servings:
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter
– 400g sliced mushrooms
– 1 pinch salt
– 1 yellow onion, diced
– 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
– 2 cloves garlic
– 6 sprigs of fresh thyme
– 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
– 1 cup water
– 1 cup heavy cream
– Seasonings, as preferred

Instructions:
1. Over medium heat, melt butter in a pot. Sauté mushrooms and add salt.
2. Reduce heat to medium until juices evaporate.
3. Add onion to mushrooms and cook until soft.
4. Stir flour into the mixture and cook for about 2 minutes.
5. Add thyme, garlic, broth, and water. Simmer for 1 hour on low heat.
6. Add to a blender and pulse until smooth.
7. Stir in cream. Season with salt and pepper.

In Animal Crossing, cherry blossom season is magical – so are these cookies! 🌸

Ingredients – For 12 Cookies:
– 1/2 cup butter, unsalted and room temperature
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– 1 tbsp cherry juice
– 1/4 tsp almond or cherry extract
– 1 or 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup maraschino cherries
– 12 chocolate kisses

Instructions:
1. In a bowl, combine butter, sugar, and salt until fluffy.
2. Mix in the cherry juice and extract.
3. Add flour until fully incorporated.
4. Chop and stir in cherries.
5. Form the dough into small balls, then chill for 30 minutes to an hour.
6. Preheat the oven to 180°C fan / 350°F and line a baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10 minutes.
8. Remove from oven and add a chocolate kiss to the center of each.

Nothing says cozy quite like homemade matcha latte recipes inspired by Coffee Talk’s rainy café nights. 🍵

Ingredients – For 1 Serving:
– 1 tsp matcha powder
– 2 tbsp warm water
– 1/2 tsp vanilla extra or 1 tbsp honey
– 1 cup milk

Instructions:
1. Whisk the matcha powder with warm water until smooth.
2. Add vanilla extra or honey and whisk together.
3. Add milk (use steamed milk if making a hot matcha).
4. Pour into glass / mug of choice.