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.
Blackened Chicken with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
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.
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!
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!
30-Minute Pasta Carbonara
The beauty of a good carbonara is in it's simplicity. Luckily for us, that makes it the perfect midweek meal! With only 6 ingredients(including salt & pasta!), it packs a bunch without being expensive. It's hearty and cozy while still somehow remaining light. This meal takes only half an hour from start to finish and only uses 1 pan! What more could you ask for?
Lemony Chickpea & Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta
This AWESOME pesto pasta recipe brings in the best of summer by incorporating not only basil, but lemon and sun dried tomatoes! These crispy lemony chickpeas help give it some crunch and lift the dish to keep it from feeling heavy. It has everything you need to keep you going all day. And the best part? It only takes 45 minutes (which is mostly just boiling water) and only uses 2 dishes!
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!
Mid-Week Lasagna
A mid-week delight, nothing beats a lasagna! It only takes 45 minutes and gives you enough leftovers to last you the next few days. Feeling extra ambitious? Make a double patch and stick one of them in the freezer for next time you're too tired to cook. It's an easy, enormous, impressive meal that fills you and won't destroy your budget.
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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.