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Easy and Approachable recipes created by chefs Jody and Kirstie

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.

Meet The Chefs

Jody and Kirstie
Red Seal Certified Chefs

Meats and Mains

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The Best Ever Meatloaf Recipe

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

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 Make Paella!

Learn how to make authentic Paella at home with this ultimate guide! Includes Chef tips, recipe variations, storage tips, and an easy Mojo Verde sauce for a perfect finish.

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.

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.

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!

Soup, Salads and Starters

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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!
Best Holiday Stuffing recipe for classic turkey and stuffing. Chef-approved, rich, savoury, and perfectly moist. Learn how to cook stuffing outside the turkey.
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!

Desserts and Pastries

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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!

Our New Favourite Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Veggie Mains and Sides

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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.

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.

The Best-Ever Cauliflower Mac ’n Cheese (Big Comfort, Simple Ingredients)

Learn how to make the best cauliflower mac 'n cheese from scratch using a smooth, creamy cheese sauce and simple chef-tested techniques.

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.

Drinks, Dressings and Sauces

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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.
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.