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How to Make the Best Braised Beef (our 15 year old recipe!)

Rich, fork-tender braised beef made with red wine, tomatoes, and classic technique. A tried-and-tested recipe that’s even better made ahead.
  • Serves 6-8
  • 45 Minutes
  • 3 Hours
  • Perfect for make-ahead entertaining!
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A Better Shepherd’s Pie: Classic Comfort with Chef-Approved Flavour
Learn how to make the ultimate shepherd’s pie (cottage pie) with this chef-tested recipe. Rich beef filling, creamy mashed potatoes, and expert tips make this the only version you’ll ever need.

5-Star Seafood Coconut Curry: 4 Simple Steps to Incredible Flavour
Looking for a quick and flavorful seafood dish? This Seafood Coconut Curry recipe is bursting with vibrant flavours like lemongrass, red curry, and coconut milk, making it a perfect weeknight meal.

Kung Pao Chicken and Shrimp
Kung Pao Shrimp and Chicken is a bold, flavour-packed dish that perfectly balances sweet, spicy, salty, and umami flavours. A dish that delivers restaurant-quality results in your own kitchen!

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.

The Best Stuffed Peppers Recipe – Easy, Delicious & 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.

Grilled Fish 101: Best Chef Tips for BBQ Fish Perfection!
Learn how to master grilled fish with this chef-approved recipe for grilled trout. Perfect for summer dinners, with tips on technique, storage, and substitutions.

Soup, Salads and Starters

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Beloved Chicken Noodle Soup (2x Batch!)
Kirstie's double batch recipe for Chicken Noodle Soup. Stock up, freeze it, and have it on hand for when you need a hug in a bowl!
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Best Holiday Stuffing ( A Chef’s Guide to Turkey and Stuffing Done Right for 8 people!)
Best Holiday Stuffing recipe for classic turkey and stuffing. Chef-approved, rich, savoury, and perfectly moist. Learn how to cook stuffing outside the turkey.
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The Best Pancakes Recipe Every Kid Talks About (and Every Parent Asks For) in about 20 minutes!
Make the best buttermilk pancakes! This easy, kid-approved recipe is always on our request list! So go ahead-make them this weekend, and don’t be surprised when everyone asks for your pancake recipe next!
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Desserts and Pastries

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Jody’s Gingerbread Cookies

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The Best Shortbread Sprinkle Cookies: A Classic Cookie That Brings Back Every Sweet Memory

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The Best Date Squares (Kirstie’s Mom’s Famous Recipe)

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Biscoff & Almond Toffee Bars: The Easiest, Most Irresistible Treat You Will Ever Bake.

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The Best Pancakes Recipe Every Kid Talks About (and Every Parent Asks For) in about 20 minutes!

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Our New Favourite Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Veggie Mains and Sides

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The Best Vegetarian Chili (Thick, Hearty & Protein-Packed)
This is vegetarian chili done right: hearty, nourishing, deeply flavoured, and thick enough to stand up to all the toppings. Perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a crowd.

Best Holiday Stuffing ( A Chef’s Guide to Turkey and Stuffing Done Right for 8 people!)
Best Holiday Stuffing recipe for classic turkey and stuffing. Chef-approved, rich, savoury, and perfectly moist. Learn how to cook stuffing outside the turkey.

Delicious Quinoa with Roasted Leeks & Cauliflower
This Quinoa with Roasted Leeks & Cauliflower dish is bright, hearty, and meal-prep friendly. Learn how to cook quinoa perfectly, plus storage, make-ahead, and substitution tips in this easy quinoa recipe.

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.

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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