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There’s chemistry involved every time we cook, and our ultimate goal is to Student-Proof our recipes so no one has to do any guesswork. All of our recipes include supplemental information about the science of what you’re trying to make, explained in a way anyone could understand.
Sundried Tomato & Artichoke Shakshuka
Shakshuka is the quintessential midweek meal: it’s fast, it’s easy, and it uses very few perishable ingredients. This satisfying North African dish is the perfect way to satisfy you and keep you feeling full after a long day. In our twist on the tradition recipe, we’ve incorporated artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, and avocado to help get a little extra nutrition and flavour into your meal! With the combination of deep, rich tomato sauce alongside the perfectly poached eggs, we can’t think of a better way to spend a chilly night.
Arugula Pesto Pasta with Sumac Roasted Tomatoes
Few things in this world are as impressive and as delicious as a homemade pesto. This arugula pesto takes a twist on the classic we all know and love, bringing in the sharpness of lemon zest, the natural sweetness of tomatoes, and the floral depths of sumac. This dish is easy, satisfying, and takes less than 45 minutes to create a heartwarming dish full of complex, balanced flavours. And topped with feta? What more could you ask for?
Roasted Beetroot Hummus
This Roasted Beetroot Hummus adds another layer of depth and richness to everything you already love about fresh hummus. It’s smooth, creamy, and packed full of flavour! While a lot of people see hummus as a mysterious paste that just comes from the supermarket, we hope to show you how easy and delicious it is to make the autumnal hummus of your dreams for a fraction of the price of the store-bought equivalent!
Vegan Fried “Chicken” Sandwich
Fried chicken sandwiches are arguably one of the greatest types of sandwiches ever created. They represent the perfect balance of crispy, juicy, acidic sharp, and wonderfully indulgent. There’s no reason to limit this amazing meal to just meat eaters, so we’ve come up with what is our favourite vegan Fried “Chicken” Sandwich. These oyster mushrooms are only enhanced by the amazing Korean influences that come from our preferred fried chicken sandwiches. It’s a great way to indulge yourself without compromises!
Dumpling & Broccolini Spicy Noodle Soup
This spicy noodle soup has a little bit of everything to give you a great dinner in only an hour. The roasted broccolini gives a depth of flavour and a texture that compliments the steamed dumplings and crispy tofu. It's a great way to spend the evening and with a variety of things to be made, it's a great way for a household to be able to cook together. When you're all done, this dish also make makes great leftovers(although it does get spicier)!
Tear-Away Pesto Prosciutto Bread
These tear-away rolls are easy, fun, and delicious. They're perfect for sharing with your friends and roommates, but there's nothing wrong with becoming a bread hoarder and finishing them all yourself. The crispy base paired with the fluffy, fresh bread is only made better by being topped with some garlic butter!
Homemade Naan Bread
Fluffy, hot naan is the best addition to any meal and a great way to start learning making bread. Also a great way to use up some of the leftover yogurt in your fridge. You'll never be able to go back to store-bought, sorry in advance. Not to mention, it's pretty impressive to whip this out with your dinner.
Baked Buddha Bowls
It takes 45 minutes and all you need are 2 sheet pans and a rice cooker. An easy clean up and a fast dinner that will keep your energy up all day. What's even better is that it feeds a huge amount of people for such a small price. Not sold yet? It contains our famous recipes for coconut rice to really get the most bang for your buck.
Mid-Week Lasagna
A mid-week delight, nothing beats a lasagna! It only takes 45 minutes and gives you enough leftovers to last you the next few days. Feeling extra ambitious? Make a double patch and stick one of them in the freezer for next time you're too tired to cook. It's an easy, enormous, impressive meal that fills you and won't destroy your budget.
Baked Feta & Blushing Tomato Pasta
That TikTok pasta everyone went crazy for, but make it more gourmet while keeping it as a simple midweek meal. A simple, but delicious 45 minute recipe that only dirties a couple dishes and gives you a healthy(ish) boost.
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Nothing screams summer like a grill-charred, succulent chicken. Marinated to perfection in a vibrant herbal blend of basil and dill, this juicy chickens tops a creamy sun-dried tomato pasta to help bring your weeknight meal to the next level. Perfect on a grill or on a screaming hot skillet, this meal helps make the most of these peaceful summer evenings.