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Easy and Approachable recipes created by chefs Jody and Kirstie

How to Grill Steak: Powerful Chef Tips for Ribeye, Tomahawk, and More

Learn how to grill steak from ribeye to tomahawk with chef tips on temperatures, resting, grill marks, and juicy results.

Meet The Chefs

Jody and Kirstie
Red Seal Certified Chefs

Meats and Mains

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Crispy Potato Pancakes (Latkes)

Potato pancakes, also known as latkes, are the ultimate comfort food that combines crispy edges with a tender center. Whether you grew up with them during holidays or are just discovering their magic, potato pancakes come in many delicious varieties!

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!

Seriously Delicious Honey Butter Hot Sauce Chicken Wings

These Honey Butter Hot Sauce Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip are better than the pub! Learn how to make them in the oven or on the BBQ, with useful tips from Chefs Jody & Kirstie.

Pan-Seared Salmon Made Perfect | Chef-Approved Method (in 20 Minutes!)

Learn how to make perfect pan-seared salmon with crispy skin using sushi-grade fish, harissa butter, and a cooling yogurt sauce. Step-by-step chef tips included.

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.

Beer Battered Fish & Chips: A Crispy Classic for Good Friday (or Anytime)

Crispy, golden perfection! This Beer Battered Fish & Chips recipe is easy to make at home, perfect for Good Friday or any comfort-food craving. Learn how to master the batter, make a killer tartar sauce, and fry like a pro.

Soup, Salads and Starters

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Grilled asparagus mimosa with crispy capers, lemon, and egg. A simple spring side dish that pairs perfectly with anything off the grill.
Looking for the best Greek salad dressing? This creamy homemade Greek dressing with yogurt, feta, lemon, garlic, and olive oil is easy, fresh, and perfect for Greek salads.
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!

Desserts and Pastries

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Best Ever Banana Bread with Brown Sugar Glaze

Jody’s Gingerbread Cookies

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

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

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

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

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Veggie Mains and Sides

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How to Better Grill Vegetables: Skip the Grill Basket and Get Real BBQ Flavour

Learn how to grill vegetables with smoky BBQ flavour. Skip the grill basket and get chef tips for better grilled vegetables.

Best-Ever Greek Lemon Potatoes: The Secret to Crispy, Lemony Perfection

By popular request—our go-to Greek lemon potatoes. Crispy, tender, and full of bright lemon and oregano, this is the recipe we make on repeat (and you will too)

Easy Asparagus Mimosa Recipe (A Fresh Side for Any BBQ)

Grilled asparagus mimosa with crispy capers, lemon, and egg. A simple spring side dish that pairs perfectly with anything off the grill.

Chilaquiles Rojos: A Classic Mexican Breakfast Made at Home

Learn how to make authentic chilaquiles rojos with crispy corn tortillas, homemade red chile sauce, queso fresco, and fried eggs. Perfect for brunch or dinner.

Shakshuka: The Ultimate 1-Pan Wonder for Breakfast or Dinner

Easy shakshuka recipe with eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce. Learn how to make authentic shakshuka for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.

Sheet Pan POTATO Nachos (The Ultimate Loaded Nachos Recipe)

Sheet pan POTATO nachos loaded with beef, La Costeña beans, melted cheese, and roasted yellow potatoes. The ultimate nachos recipe for family nights.

Drinks, Dressings and Sauces

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Learn how to make chili crisp at home with this easy recipe. A crunchy, aromatic chili oil perfect for eggs, noodles, vegetables, and more.
Looking for the best Greek salad dressing? This creamy homemade Greek dressing with yogurt, feta, lemon, garlic, and olive oil is easy, fresh, and perfect for Greek salads.
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.
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!
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.
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.