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Chutney Know-How: Can like a Pro with Apple Plum Chutney!

Make our tried and true Apple Plum Chutney and learn the basics of home canning. This easy recipe is sweet, tangy, and the perfect way to preserve fall fruit.
  • 12-14 cups
  • 1 hour
  • 1 Hour plus Processing
  • Make this in the fall when fruit is ripe, gift it and enjoy it all winter!
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The Best Stuffed Peppers Recipe – Easy, Savoury & Budget-Friendly
Reinvent stuffed peppers with this bold, budget-friendly recipe! Featuring Hungarian paprika, juicy beef, and a rich tomato-butter sauce, this easy roasted dish is perfect for meal prep.

Zucchini, Meat & Cheese Lasagna!
This Zucchini, Meat and Cheese Lasagna is the ultimate way to use up summer zucchini. A low-carb twist on a classic, it’s hearty, cheesy, and perfect for make-ahead dinners with easy storage tips and substitutions.

The Best Homemade Hamburger Helper
This homemade Hamburger Helper recipe is chef-tested, one-pot magic. Creamy, comforting, and packed with flavour—no boxed mix needed. Learn how to make it from scratch and elevate your weeknight dinners.

Homemade Pasta: A Chef’s Guide to Perfect Fresh Pasta
Learn how to make fresh homemade pasta from scratch with this easy, step-by-step guide. Get chef-approved tips, storage advice, and the best techniques for perfect pasta every time!

The Best Ever Meatloaf Recipe
Discover the Best Ever Meatloaf Recipe—juicy, tender, and full of flavour with a panade and chef’s secrets.

Mouth-watering Sticky Pulled Chicken
A recipe with options! Make this sticky, pulled chicken as a sandwich base, serve it with noodles or rice, or use it as a taco or quesadilla filling. With easy pantry ingredients, this dish will taste like it's been smoked for hours thanks to a dash of our favourite spice—smoked paprika.

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Easy Sunshine Soup: The Only Squash Soup Recipe You’ll Ever Need!
Our Squash Soup recipe, fondly known as 'Sunshine Soup' combines squash, carrot, and sweet potato into a silky, golden blend. Warm, cozy, and naturally dairy-free, it’s the perfect fall soup to brighten your day.
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Easy Creamy Chicken, Corn & Cauliflower Chowder (3 Soups in One!)
This Creamy Chicken, Corn & Cauliflower Chowder combines the best of three favourites—corn chowder, cream of cauliflower, and chicken pot pie—into one hearty soup. Easy, cozy, and perfect for meal prep.
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Easy Ham & Cheese Stromboli, Your Best New Lunch Idea!
This Ham and Cheese Stromboli recipe is the ultimate back-to-school meal prep—easy, cheesy, and freezer-friendly. Learn the history of Stromboli plus make-ahead and storage tips.
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Our New Favourite Chocolate Chip Cookies

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The Ultimate Butter Tart Recipe (Yes, You Can Make Them on the BBQ!)

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How to Make a Quick and Easy Spring Dessert: Rhubarb Compote (and Fool)

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Lemon Olive Oil Cake: Moist, Bright, and Bakery-Worthy

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Mini Basque Cheesecake You’ll Want to Make Again and Again

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Easy & Delicious 1-Bowl Zucchini Spice Cake!

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Irresistible Loaded Greek Potatoes with Feta, Herbs & Garlicky Yogurt Drizzle
These Loaded Greek Potatoes are lemony, buttery, and topped with feta, olives, and a garlicky yogurt sauce. A must-try side from Chefs Jody & Kirstie!

Easy Creamy Asparagus Pasta!
Learn how to make Easy Creamy Asparagus Pasta with this new recipe from Jody & Kirstie! A fresh, herb-packed cream sauce that’s simple, elegant, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Crispy Tofu!
Master the ultimate crispy tofu recipe with our expert chef tips! This crunchy, flavour-packed tofu is perfect for appetizers, bowls, fried rice & more.

Make The Best Fried Rice at Home!
Learn how to make the best ham fried rice using leftover ham with this easy, flavour-packed recipe. Budget-friendly, quick, and better than takeout!

Mejadra: A Delicious Lentil and Rice Dish You’ll Crave Again and Again
Discover the best Mejadra recipe—spiced lentils and rice with crispy onions—in this chef-written guide. Learn why dry lentils (like Dupuy) are essential for this flavour-packed pantry meal!

20 Minute Rice & Beans!
This 20 Minutes Rice & Beans recipe uses pantry staples like jasmine rice, onion, and flavourful pinto beans. A simple, satisfying dish that's ready in minutes.

Drinks, Dressings and Sauces

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Chutney Know-How: Can like a Pro with Apple Plum Chutney!
Make our tried and true Apple Plum Chutney and learn the basics of home canning. This easy recipe is sweet, tangy, and the perfect way to preserve fall fruit.
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5-Star Strawberry Shrub: Our Favourite Summer Drink Secret!
Cool off with this refreshing Strawberry Shrub recipe: a bright, sweet-tart vinegar-based drink with ripe strawberries, apple cider vinegar, and sparkling water. A perfect summer sipper with history and flavour!
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The Great Canadian Caesar!
Make the best Canadian Caesar at home! This chef-crafted Caesar recipe includes a smoky homemade rimmer, extra pickle juice, and epic garnishes that turn your drink into an appetizer.
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Homemade Orange Julius: A Delicious Frothy, Retro Dream
This Homemade Orange Julius recipe delivers a creamy, frothy, nostalgic drink made from real ingredients—with optional vodka for an adult twist. Includes tips, substitutions, and chef-approved instructions.
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Lemon Cucumber Gin Punch 🍋🍸
Looking for the ultimate summer cocktail? This easy, make-ahead Lemon Cucumber Gin Punch is bright, refreshing, and serves a crowd. No simple syrup, no fancy tools—just pure party perfection with Bombay Sapphire gin.
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Why Tomato Butter Sauce Is Our Absolute Favourite (and Should Be Yours Too)
Master Marcella Hazan’s legendary tomato butter sauce with this simple, four-ingredient recipe. A chef’s guide to perfecting this iconic Italian sauce!
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