Recipes

Here you can find all the recipes from my videos - from comforting classics to viral sandwiches, give a quick search if you're looking for something specific!

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Cheesy Roasted Garlic Buns

These roasted garlic buns have the best of both worlds - a crispy, cheesy exterior, with a buttery soft interior. These can be made with homemade buns or store-bought and can be put together while you’re making a delectable supper.

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The Best Homemade Lasagna

This lasagna is one of my absolute favourite meals. I can’t tell which I love more: the slowly braised ragu sauce, the creamy ricotta béchamel, or the tender noodles that melt in your mouth—or maybe it’s all of the above. With a little love and effort, you can make the best Sunday supper that your whole family will absolutely love!

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Spicy Vodka Gnocchi with Mini Sausage Meatballs

This sauce will always be my favourite, and something I always crave! The soft, pillowy gnocchi pair so well with the creamy sauce, and it instantly becomes a restaurant quality dish!

If you’re not in the mood for crumbled sausage - mini sausage meatballs are the answer!

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Easy Crispy Chicken Wings

This recipe is my go-to when to comes to deep-fried chicken wings. It requires little to no prep, and the wings come out perfectly seasoned and crispy, every time. This makes it stress-free for a tailgate or a watch-party, because you can have plenty of wings to go around and will be done cooking in less than an hour!

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Butter Chicken with Easy Garlic Naan

Butter Chicken is one of my favourites, and I’ve been making it ever since I learned how to cook! This is a dish I love to make when I’m sick and I’m in need of a little bit of heat. The buttery garlic naan is perfect to mop up the thick and creamy sauce.

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Chunky Apple Crisp

Now that it’s fall, it is time to embrace the warm, gooey, and fruity desserts! If you have a bag of apples waiting to be used, this recipe is the absolute best.

This apple crisp is just the right amount of sweet! The bigger chunks still keep a bite after being cooked, but develop a sticky caramel coating. It’s best enjoyed with vanilla ice cream to compliment the crispy cinnamon topping.

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Smash Burgers

These burgers and perfect if you love a crispy burger instead of a thicker patty. The tangy burger sauce pairs so well with the charred onions, and fresh toppings!

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Caprese Chicken with Pesto Ravioli

This balsamic marinated chicken breast is seared and then baked off, and is topped with fresh, melty mozzarella, balsamic glaze and enjoyed with tomato confit. If you want to go the extra mile and make homemade ravioli, it truly is a show stopping, restaurant-quality dish!

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Pulled Pork on Rosemary Parmesan Buns

This was one of the best sandwiches I’ve had in a very long time. The saucy barbecue pulled pork, fresh coleslaw, and with a fluffy toasted rosemary parmesan bun, is the perfect combination. Your house will smell amazing after, and there’s very little active cooking/prep time.

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Homemade McGriddles

This copycat McGriddle recipe is perfect if you’re craving a sweet AND savoury breakfast and is pretty close to the beloved classic. I also love that it has extra protein from the cottage cheese in the batter, without making them super dense!

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Sourdough Pancakes

These pancakes are fluffy and have a little extra protein from the cottage cheese! It’s my go-to when I have active sourdough starter and want to impress my family and friends for breakfast!

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Garlic Soy Noodles

These noodles come together in 20 minutes and taste salt, savoury and pair perfectly with a soft, jammy egg. I like to add bok choi for a little brightness and green, but the noodles are amazing on their own!

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Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This banana bread is incredibly easy to make and is the most tender recipe you’ll find! It’s the perfect snack, or breakfast, and is the most delicious with a little butter spread on top!

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Easy Chow Mein

This delicious stir-fried dish comes together in less than 30 minutes, and it’s a great way to use your outdoor griddle or blackstone. It includes 3 proteins; beef, chicken, and shrimp so you have plenty of variety! This dish is so addicting, you won’t even miss take-out!

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Burrata Mortadella Pizza

Episode 6 of Pizza Party Friday is my love letter to Italy! This pie brings together creamy burrata, silky mortadella, and a vibrant pistachio pesto that’s pure magic. Inspired by the flavours I fell in love with on my trip in Italy, it's nostalgic, indulgent, and guaranteed to be the star of your Friday night.

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High Protein Fried Pickle Dip

With 42 grams of protein, this delicious dip is perfect for your next gathering! It combines the creaminess of garlicky, addicting chip dip with the essence of crispy fried pickles! Perfect for dipping veggies, chips, crackers, you name it!

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Spicy Vodka Pizza

The addicting vodka sauce is even more delicious on a pizza if you can believe it! I make this sauce at least twice a month, whether I want to add it to chicken parmesan, pasta, or make a delicious pizza with it. It’s always a crowd-pleaser, and if you have any vegetarian friends, this pizza is the perfect substitute.

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Hot Hawaiian Pizza

For Episode 4 of Pizza Party Friday, this thick-crust Hawaiian pizza is a bold twist on a classic—layered with ham, crispy bacon, grilled pineapple, and jalapeños for heat. It’s inspired by nostalgic Pizza Hut pan pies and made even better with a drizzle of hot honey.

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