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The recipes we actually cook.

condimentsquick +1

Quick relish

A quick, sweet-and-sour relish from the pickle shelf, for when a dish wants one.

Serves~550 ml
Testing mains +4

Veg patties

These vegetable patties are quick to make and delicious. They’re perfect when you’re looking for a lighter sandwich or salad topping.

Prep20m
Cook10m
Serves3–4
USA mains +3

Pulled pork

Pulled pork is a great base for dozens of dishes, including sliders, chilies, tacos, macaroni, rice bowls, and more.

Prep15m
Cook1h
Greek bases +4

Gyro base

Gyro beef or lamb is a great base for salads, pitas, sandwiches, and other preparations.

Prep15m
Serves8
Greek mains +3

Gyro dogs

This recipe was inspired by a Chef John video. It inspired me to make the gyro mix as a base, which I freeze in large flat zip-top bags.

Prep30m
Cook10m
Serves8
USA sauces +4

In-N-Out burger spread

Sometimes I’m craving a diner-style griddle burger with a classic hamburger sauce. This is a fairly close match to a popular burger chain that hasn’t made it to our region yet.

Prep10m
French mains +4

Beef stew

This is our classic-style beef stew. I tend to make it as a base now, skipping the potatoes and more delicate vegetables, which are served alongside it.

Prep30m
Cook2–3h
Serves4–6
mainssoups +4

Butternut squash soup

This is a warm, filling soup that pairs nicely with garlic or cheese bread, or grilled cheese.

Prep20m
Cook1h 30m
Serves4–6
Canadian desserts +2

Carrot cake

This is my favourite cake. Cover it in a light cream cheese icing with a hint of lemon, and serve at room temperature. Also makes a great breakfast with tea.

Prep30m
Cook60m
Serves16
USA salads +6

Classic French dressing

French dressing is a classic early restaurant memory for us. The emulsified version is a North American twist, but it works just as well as an oil and vinegar dressing.

Prep5m
Serves4–6
Italian mains +3

Meatballs

A scalable, by-weight meatball for spaghetti, braises, and the freezer.

Prep30m
Cook20m
Serves6–12
Italian mains +4

Minestrone

This is a classic, comforting soup, perfect for late summer or fall.

Prep20m
Cook40m
Serves6–8
Italian mains +4

Vegetarian lasagna

This was our kids’ first and favourite lasagna, and we used it as a vessel to hide vegetables in.

Prep45m
Cook60m
Serves8–10
breakfastmake-ahead +2

Baked oatmeal

I grew up on oatmeal, and love it prepared pretty much any way, but baked is best.

Prep10m
Cook40m
Serves6