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Easy and Approachable recipes created by chefs Jody and Kirstie

Spice-Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce: An Easy Entertaining Dinner

Learn how to make Spice-Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce. An affordable, impressive dinner perfect for grilling season and entertaining.

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Jody and Kirstie
Red Seal Certified Chefs

Meats and Mains

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The Best Stuffed Peppers Recipe – Easy, Delicious & Budget-Friendly

Reinvent stuffed peppers with this bold, budget-friendly recipe! Featuring Hungarian paprika, juicy beef, and a rich tomato-butter sauce, this easy roasted dish is perfect for meal prep.

Chicken Cacciatore: A 10/10 for this Classic Italian Comfort Dish!

Easy Chicken Cacciatore recipe! A rustic Italina chicken braised with tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms & olives. Perfect for weeknights or freezing.

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.

The Best Soy-Ginger Marinade for Steak: A Chef’s Go-To Recipe

This bold and flavourful soy-ginger marinade is your new go-to for perfectly grilled steak. Learn a professional chef’s tips for tender, juicy results every time—with quick prep and big flavour.

Easy Chicken Souvlaki (and Yes, You Can Make “Shish-less Kebabs”)

Chicken souvlaki made easy. Juicy, properly seasoned, and yes, you can skip the skewers. Learn the method chefs use at home.

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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Learn how to make a fresh Rice Noodle Salad with mango, cucumber, herbs, and lime dressing. Includes chef tips for cooking rice noodles perfectly every time.
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.

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.