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Delicious Three Grain Salad with Caramelized Onions

This hearty Three Grain Salad with Caramelized Onions is packed with quinoa, brown rice, lentils, and sweet caramelized onions. A perfect make-ahead, vegan-friendly recipe for meal prep or potlucks.
  • Serves 4-6
  • 15 minutes
  • 90 minutes total
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Authentic Pasta Carbonara Recipe
Learn how to make authentic Pasta Carbonara with this step-by-step guide from a professional chef. Get expert tips, ingredient swaps, and the secrets to a creamy, restaurant-quality sauce.

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.

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.

Fish Tacos That Impress (in 30 Minutes or Less!)
Make these fast, flavour-packed Fish Tacos with cod, cucumber salsa, and lime mayo in just 30 minutes! A professional chef shares tips, substitutions, and expert tricks to perfect your next taco night.

Easy Chorizo & Shrimp Pasta – The Perfect Dish for Your Dinner Tonight!
This Chorizo & Shrimp Pasta is bold, smoky, and packed with Spanish flavours. Made with crispy chorizo, juicy shrimp, aji amarillo, and silky pasta, it’s an easy 30-minute meal that tastes restaurant-worthy! Get the full recipe & pro chef tips.

Easy Smoked Pulled Pork
This ultimate pulled pork guide from a professional chef covers everything from the perfect BBQ rub to smoking tips, serving ideas, and foolproof storage—your go-to pulled pork recipe for juicy, smoky perfection.

Soup, Salads and Starters

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Delicious Three Grain Salad with Caramelized Onions
This hearty Three Grain Salad with Caramelized Onions is packed with quinoa, brown rice, lentils, and sweet caramelized onions. A perfect make-ahead, vegan-friendly recipe for meal prep or potlucks.
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Easy Black Bean Soup Recipe
Learn how to make easy black bean soup with bold flavour using canned beans, chipotle, and pantry veggies. A smoky, satisfying one-pot meal ready in about 30 minutes.
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The Best Caesar Salad Recipe You’ll Ever Make (and Keep Making)
Discover the best Caesar Salad recipe developed by professional chefs Jody & Kirstie! This creamy, tangy dressing is easy to make, keeps well, and transforms any meal. Includes expert tips, substitutions, and FAQs.
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Desserts and Pastries

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How to Make a Quick and Easy Spring Dessert: Rhubarb Compote (and Fool)

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

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

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Zucchini Spice Cake

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German Plum Cake with Nut Crumble

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

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Veggie Mains and Sides

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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.

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!

Drinks, Dressings and Sauces

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Homemade Orange Julius: A 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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The Ultimate Vegan Smoothie You’ll Actually Crave
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.
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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!
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The Ultimate Guide to Homemade Mayonnaise
Learn how to make the creamiest homemade mayonnaise with a flavorful caper-tarragon aioli variation in this foolproof guide. Tips, tricks, and variations included!
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