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Sauce Vierge: The 10 Minute, Easy No-Cook Tomato Sauce You’ll Use on Everything

Sauce Vierge is our easy no-cook tomato sauce for pasta, grilled fish or steak. Dice or grate ripe tomatoes and have it ready in 10 minutes.
  • 2 cups
  • 10 Minutes
  • This sauce is only limited by your imagination, but it's a real treat with homemade pasta!
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Easy Grilled Lamb Rib Chops
Learn how to make easy grilled lamb rib chops with simple seasonings and perfect grilling temperatures. A quick and impressive summer grilling recipe.

7 Secrets to Perfect Meatballs in Mushroom Cream Sauce
Meatballs in Mushroom Cream Sauce made simple. Learn tender meatballs and a silky mushroom sauce with chef techniques that work.

Mastering the Stir-Fry: Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry (Faster than Take-Out!)
Just four pantry ingredients and you are well on your way to many authentic tasting stir-fry recipes!

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!

The Ultimate Middle Eastern Grill Hack: Juicy Kibbeh with 1 Genius Trick
Juicy grilled kibbeh with warm spices, bulgur & pumpkin seeds. A budget-friendly crowd-pleaser with one clever chef’s trick for tender meat.

How To Roast the Perfect Leg of Lamb
Roasting a leg of lamb doesn’t have to be intimidating. This step-by-step guide makes it approachable and delicious

Soup, Salads and Starters

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Our Best Borscht Recipe: A Family Favourite for Generations
Our family borscht recipe combines pork ribs, beets, dill and fresh summer vegetables for a rich, bright soup that freezes beautifully.
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Impressive Corn Risotto with Golden Scallops
Learn how to make creamy corn risotto with perfectly seared scallops. This elegant date night dinner for two is surprisingly easy and ready in about 40 minutes.
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Corn and Quinoa Salad: The Easy & Fresh Summer Salad You’ll Make on Repeat
This fresh Corn and Quinoa Salad is made with sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, green onions, and a light white wine vinegar and lime vinaigrette. The perfect make-ahead summer salad for grilled chicken, steak, or fish.
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Desserts and Pastries

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Best Ever Banana Bread with Brown Sugar Glaze

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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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Corn and Quinoa Salad: The Easy & Fresh Summer Salad You’ll Make on Repeat
This fresh Corn and Quinoa Salad is made with sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, green onions, and a light white wine vinegar and lime vinaigrette. The perfect make-ahead summer salad for grilled chicken, steak, or fish.

Irresistible Charred Broccoli with Chili Crisp & Lemon
Our charred broccoli with chili crisp turns fresh local broccoli into an irresistible side dish or appetizer with garlic, chili crisp, lemon, and crispy bread crumbs.

Can You Eat Zucchini Raw? (Yes, and Here’s the Best Way)
Can you eat zucchini raw? Yes! Learn why young yellow zucchini are perfect for salads and make this fresh Yellow Zucchini Salad with Crispy Quinoa, Feta & Dill.

The Best Pasta Salad for BBQs, Potlucks, and Cottage Weekends
Make the best pasta salad with our easy mason jar method. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and cottages, with chef tips to keep it fresh, never soggy.

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)

Drinks, Dressings and Sauces

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Sauce Vierge: The 10 Minute, Easy No-Cook Tomato Sauce You’ll Use on Everything
Sauce Vierge is our easy no-cook tomato sauce for pasta, grilled fish or steak. Dice or grate ripe tomatoes and have it ready in 10 minutes.
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Chili Crisp Recipe (Better Than Store-Bought & So Worth It)
Learn how to make chili crisp at home with this easy recipe. A crunchy, aromatic chili oil perfect for eggs, noodles, vegetables, and more.
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The Best Greek Salad Dressing: Creamy, Tangy & Ready in 5 Minutes
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.
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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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