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Easy and Approachable recipes created by chefs Jody and Kirstie

Roasted Chickpeas: Crispy, Savoury, and Seriously Addictive

Master the ultimate roasted chickpeas recipe with chef-tested tips for crispy, savoury perfection. Learn how to season, store, and make them your own!

Meet The Chefs

Jody and Kirstie
Red Seal Certified Chefs

Meats and Mains

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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!

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!

The Ultimate Roast Beef Sandwich Recipe: A Chef’s Take

Learn how to make the ultimate Roast Beef Sandwich with thinly sliced beef, cheddar cheese, and rich onion gravy on a toasted brioche bun. A chef-approved recipe for the perfect leftover roast beef meal!

Easy Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry – Better Than Takeout

Make the best Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry at home with this easy recipe! Juicy marinated beef, crisp-tender broccoli, and a savoury sauce come together in minutes. Learn how to make this takeout favourite in your own kitchen!

Turkey Gumbo: A Spicy Twist on Leftovers!

After a weekend of indulging in rich, comforting flavors, this Turkey Gumbo recipe is the perfect way to transform your holiday leftovers into something new and exciting. You’ve already got the foundation—turkey stock and some leftover meat—so let’s spice it up with a bit of Louisiana flair. Packed with smoky andouille sausage, a rich roux, and bold Creole seasoning, this gumbo will breathe new life into your turkey leftovers.

Spice Roasted Fish Tacos

If you have 30 minutes you can make these incredibly impressive tacos. 

Soup, Salads and Starters

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Cream of Mushroom Soup that’s rich, elegant, and packed with umami. This cozy recipe from a professional chef is easy enough for weeknights and delicious enough for entertaining.
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.
Learn how to make this Easy Coconut Spiced Lentil Soup. Comforting, creamy, and flavour-packed soup with pantry staples. Includes spice blend, tips, and make-ahead info.

Desserts and Pastries

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

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

Zucchini Spice Cake

German Plum Cake with Nut Crumble

Salted Maple Pudding Cake: Our new Ultimate Comfort-Food Dessert! 

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Veggie Mains and Sides

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How to Make the Best Ham 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.

From Pantry to Plate: Sesame Soy Noodles in 15 Minutes

Make the easiest, tastiest Sesame Soy Noodles with pantry staples! This kid-approved recipe is fast, flexible, and perfect for any night of the week—or even breakfast.

The Perfect Combination: Eggplant and Tomato

Discover the ultimate Mediterranean Eggplant and Tomato with Feta recipe. Perfectly spiced eggplant stewed with tomatoes and finished with creamy feta. A must-try dish!

The Best-Ever Easy Tzatziki: Fresh, Tangy & Irresistible

This Easy Tzatziki Sauce is creamy, tangy, and packed with fresh dill—perfect for roasted meats, crispy potatoes, and more. Ready in minutes, it’s the best-ever go-to dip or spread!

Drinks, Dressings and Sauces

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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.
Master Marcella Hazan’s legendary tomato butter sauce with this simple, four-ingredient recipe. A chef’s guide to perfecting this iconic Italian sauce!
Discover the ultimate vegan smoothie recipe packed with hemp hearts, chia seeds, cacao nibs, and cashews. A professional chef’s go-to smoothie for energy, flavour, and full-on satisfaction.
This Easy Tzatziki Sauce is creamy, tangy, and packed with fresh dill—perfect for roasted meats, crispy potatoes, and more. Ready in minutes, it’s the best-ever go-to dip or spread!
Learn how to make the creamiest homemade mayonnaise with a flavorful caper-tarragon aioli variation in this foolproof guide. Tips, tricks, and variations included!
Bright, tangy, and packed with fresh green onion flavour, this Spring Onion Vinaigrette is perfect for salads, grilled meats, and roasted vegetables. A simple homemade dressing that elevates any dish!