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.
Orange & Bourbon Gingerbread Loaf
Every year, gingerbread cookies dominate the holiday scene. The unsung hero of Christmas desserts is a heavily spiced gingerbread loaf with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. This loaf is infused with ginger, orange, zest, and bourbon, the perfect combination to warm you inside and out on a cold snowy night. This moist cake is made only better with the strong winter spices that come through with every bite!
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?
Italian Lemon & Yogurt Cake
This moist, rich cake combines everything you love about an olive oil cake with the lightness of a sponge-cake. Our take on a classic Italian ricotta cake, this lemon & yogurt cake is the perfect pairing for your morning coffee. With notes of honey, almond, and lemon, it’s both refreshing and comforting. And of course, not too sweet to keep from accidentally eating the whole thing in one sitting!
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!
Bacon & Egg Breakfast Cups
Ready in 30 minutes, this easy, bite-sized breakfast is a great way to give you energy all day with its spinach and sun dried tomato base. The crispy bacon perfectly compliments the runny egg yolk, and is only enhanced by the baked feta topping the whole thing. It’s a low effort, high reward breakfast that’s perfect for a weekend or weekday! And did we mention it’s only about $1 per serving?
One-Sheet Roasted Bell Pepper Pasta
Nothing celebrates the taste of summer like roasted bell peppers! This light, aromatic pasta is the perfect meal for an evening to keep you feeling healthy and stress-free. No one likes dishes, so we're utilizing our favourite kitchen tool, the cast iron pan, to keep your dishes to a minimum! Oh, and did we mention that it takes less than an hour?
Vegan Lemon & Blackberry Cobbler
This cobbler is the PERFECT summer dessert! Nothing tops taking advantage of seasonal fruits, and it's blackberry season. The lemon-infused sugar really lifts the whole thing and keeps it from feeling heavy so you keep coming back for more. This cobbler packs such a punch, you'll have no idea it's vegan!
Mango Lemon Bars with a Coconut Base
These mango lemon bars are the ultimate summer refresher! You get the sour from the lemon balancing out with the sweet, juicy flavour of the mango. All this on top of the coconut flake biscuit base makes it the perfect snack
Sweet Potato Breakfast Bake
Sweet potatoes are filled with complex carbs that really help jumpstart your energy! Whether vegetarian or not, this recipe has meat substitutes that have got you covered. And is any breakfast bake complete without some eggs? I think not! That extra protein will help keep you going all day, especially when you pair it with the avocado topping!
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!
Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies
The perfect combo of moist brownies and melted peanut butter. We even made sure it's inclusive by giving you a vegan option(spoiler alert, the chemistry of eggs is replaceable!). These are some of my favourite brownies I've ever had OR made, and the peanut butter helps make them light enough for spring. Warning: you may have difficulty putting them down.
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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.