Rainy Day Hot Toddies

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.

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.

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?

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!

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.

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!

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?

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!

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!

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!