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.
Grapefruit & Rosemary Morning Oatmeal
Grapefruit is the citrus of the season and a great way to showcase it is through an effortless breakfast that feels infinitely fancy. The brightness of the grapefruit lifts the fragrance of the rosemary to help give you a flavourful bowl of oatmeal. Ready in 30 minutes, this easy meal is an inexpensive way to make your morning a little brighter.
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!
Foolproof Poached Egg
Eggs are one of the most versatile and common ingredients in the pantry, so why not spice up your breakfast routine by learning to poach an egg? This seemingly-intimidating process is actually incredibly simple, and will give you the poached egg of your dreams in under 15 minutes!
Homemade Pumpkin Puree
This pumpkin puree is rich and creamy with the added nuttiness that only comes from real pumpkin. Homemade puree makes the natural flavours of this winter squash bolder and brighter in any dishes its added to. The perfect way to add a little something extra to whatever pumpkin dish, bake, or drink you're looking to make!
Ultimate Bison & Chorizo Meatballs
Meatballs are a nice treat in the middle of the week, so why not make it feel a little fancy? The bison has a gamey flavour that compliments the bold flavours of a red sauce, while the chorizo helps build up the smokiness to give you a more potent roasted tomato flavour. Worried you'll make too much? Just store your extras in the freezer and defrost later down the line when you need an easy treat!
Beginner’s Guide to Sourdough Starter
Most people who can’t eat gluten are having trouble with how most modern bread is made because the raw ingredients aren’t broken down in a form we can easily take in. The wild yeast from the sourdough goes through the process for you in the form of fermentation(like beer or chocolate) and breaks down the phytic acids that can make it hard for us to process. Sourdough starter is just wild yeast from the air
Homemade Pesto
Not your most traditional pesto, this version contains a huge iron boost in the form of kale. And instead of pine nuts, we feel it's much more accessible to use walnuts. They're fatty, rich, and full of nutrients at a much more achievable price point. This pesto is light and bright, just like this great weather we're having!
Homemade Cold Brew Coffee
If you like iced coffee and an easy recipe, you've come to the right place! With only a few steps and a little time sitting in your fridge, you can have 48oz of cold brew coffee ready to go. This can be used for iced coffee, baking flavouring, or even cocktails. Still not sold? Cold brew has about twice the caffeine you find in regular coffee.
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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.