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New Recipes out Every Thursday!

Cooking mid-week meals can be hard, so we’re here to help with weekly meal ideas! From dinners, to breakfast, to cocktails we’re looking forward to helping you try something new!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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?

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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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Easy Korean Bibimbap

The Korean bibimbap is traditionally a warm rice bowl topped with some eggs, vegetables, meats, and chili paste. This one is no exception! Topped with marinated steak, fried eggs, bean sprouts, gochujang, spinach and more, this recipe is the perfect way to make a inexpensive and balanced meal to keep you satisfied and going all day.

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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!

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Lavender & Blackberry Bramble

A bramble is traditionally lemon, simple syrup, blackberries, sparkling water, and gin/vodka. I made some fresh lavender lemonade the other day and thought it might be fun to replace the lemon juice and simple syrup with my own lemonade. And thus the Lavender & Blackberry Bramble was born!

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Dumpling & Broccolini Spicy Noodle Soup

This spicy noodle soup has a little bit of everything to give you a great dinner in only an hour. The roasted broccolini gives a depth of flavour and a texture that compliments the steamed dumplings and crispy tofu. It's a great way to spend the evening and with a variety of things to be made, it's a great way for a household to be able to cook together. When you're all done, this dish also make makes great leftovers(although it does get spicier)!

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Mango Avocado Smoothie

Not everyone has time in the morning to eat breakfast, so what better way to get your energy for the day than a Mango Avocado Smoothie? It's tasty, it's healthy, and it's fast. It doesn't create many dishes to be washed. Plus it's a fun twist on the common mango smoothie.

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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!

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Baked Buddha Bowls

It takes 45 minutes and all you need are 2 sheet pans and a rice cooker. An easy clean up and a fast dinner that will keep your energy up all day. What's even better is that it feeds a huge amount of people for such a small price. Not sold yet? It contains our famous recipes for coconut rice to really get the most bang for your buck.

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