Exploring Cooking & Science

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.

brooke-lark-08bOYnH_r_E-unsplash+%281%29.jpg

New Recipes out Every Thursday!

Cooking mid-week meals can be hard, so we’re here to help with weekly meal ideas! From dinners, to breakfast, to cocktails we’re looking forward to helping you try something new!

DINNER Tana Whice DINNER Tana Whice

Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Gnocchi

With the coming of the new year, it’s time to lean into our seasonal winter ingredients. This Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Gnocchi dish celebrates the best of winter fare, while adding brightness with pistachios, lemon zest, and rosemary. These za’atar-roasted beets bring the perfect balance to this meal, perfect either for an impressive date night or special occasion. Done in only 45 minutes, this recipe packs a punch without being too much of a hassle or mess.

Read More
DINNER Tana Whice DINNER Tana Whice

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?

Read More
DINNER Tana Whice DINNER Tana Whice

Tomato Soup & Fancy Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Nothing is more warming or comforting on a frosty day than tomato soup and a grilled cheese. We’ve kicked it into high gear with our favourite version of this which, featuring a fancy garlic-bread style grilled cheese with mushroom brie and caramelized onions!

Read More
VEGAN, SIDES Tana Whice VEGAN, SIDES Tana Whice

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!

Read More
DINNER Tana Whice DINNER Tana Whice

Pumpkin & Goat Cheese Risotto

As the air gets crisp, we thought there was no better time to lean into the first cozy meal of autumn. The pumpkin & goat cheese risotto is the epitome of a rainy day meal by being rich, creamy, and low effort. Although risottos can be intimidating, they’re actually a really easy way to feel fancier without very much effort. The spicy candied walnuts along with the acidic microgreen salad keep this meal from being too heavy and makes this a meal you can just keep eating until it’s gone.

Read More

Looking for something specific?

 

Not sure where to start? Here are our most popular recipes!

 

Have you heard? We have merch!

 
Cooking and Cats LOGO 1 LONG.png

We’re so glad you joined us! Let’s get cooking!

Here at Cooking&Cats, our goal is to bring you great recipe that help increase your understanding of the scientific process that go into making it possible! We’re interested learning how and why things work, so why not share that knowledge in a digestible way?

Find us here every week for great new recipes or subscribe to get them delivered right to your inbox every Thursday!