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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.
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.
Mango Mint Frosé
On a hot summer day, is there really anything better than an ice-cold slushy? In this case, we’re taking a fun twist on the classic frosé and packing it full of bright, refreshing flavours to bring a special something to any dinner party, girls’ night, or barbeque out there. The perfect combination of mango, mint, and lime to help cool you down and balance out the usual sweetness you get from cheap rose, while making your creation elegant the star of the show.
Earl Grey & Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse
Spring is in the air, and there’s no better celebration for it than a floral, rich chocolate mousse that’s both impressive and laughably easy to make. The candied, toasted hazelnuts only enhance the complexity of the delicate Earl Grey flavour. There’s no better cure for a mediocre day than a fancy dessert, and this Earl Grey & Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse is no exception! Oh, and did we mention that it’s completely dairy free?
Braised Short Rib Sunday Sauce
This Braised Short Rib Sunday Sauce showcases the best of simple ingredients cooked well! This easy recipe packs a punch that leaves you with a rich, meat-falling-off-the-bone sauce that perfectly goes over some fresh pasta. Making an enormous amount of food, this meal is the perfect candidate to be frozen to enjoy the fruits of your labour down the line as well!
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.
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!
Rainy Day Hot Toddies
A classic Scottish, the Hot Toddy is a well-known method to warm you up on a cold day. Besides the secret ingredient (rum!), a good Hot Toddy contains all the warming spices we know and love like cinnamon, cloves, and even orange peel! Perfect to pair with a thunderstorm or snowstorm.
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!
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!
Braised Beef & Mushroom Stew over Mashed Potatoes
This rich, succulent Braised Beef & Mushroom Stew is the perfect meal for a cold winter day. While the mashed potatoes and braised meat keep you feeling full, the stew itself warms you all the way through. Taking under 5 hours, this meal is an easy way to give yourself or your loved ones a decadent meal that took almost no effort to put together. Or even better, make the whole thing for yourself and keep it in your freezer for a rainy day for up to 3 months!
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.
Sweet Potato & Avocado Fritters
Nothing hits the spot during summer like sweet potato fries, so we thought we’d try to make them even sexier by turning them into fritters. It’s the perfect topping to a summer salad or pairing to a soup to upgrade your midweek meal! A twist on the classic pumpkin fritter and sweet potato fries.
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!
Coconut Sticky Rice
An easy way to spice up your meals for this week is to add this Coconut Sticky Rice! The rich, creamy coconut gives a new dimension to any rice bowl, or is the perfect side to compliment a main course. And the best part about it? It’s just as easy as making standard short grain white rice!
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!
Red Lentil Dal Tadka
Dal Tadka is a Northern Indian style lentil dish that’s hearty and comforting, while still being extremely packed with nutrients and delicious! It’s the perfect meal for a cold or dreary day to brighten up your evening. For only $2/portion and easily made a vegan, how can you beat it?
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?
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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.