Squash & Rosemary Fritters

squash fritters

Hey guys. This recipe is a yummy snack. Originally, I had planned something fancier, but that failed, so I ended up doing this to save it, and it turned out wonderfully! This is what I used the duck fat from this recipe for! Serves 2. You will need: 1/2 medium spaghetti squash, de-seeded and roasted (like this) and shredded. Make sure you squeeze as much moisture out of it as you can! … Continue reading

Strawberry-Kiwi Freezer Pudding

strawberry-kiwi pudding

Hey guys! As you know, i’m doing two recipes a week now. This one is a sweet, slightly tart fruit pudding. It’s gluten and dairy free, and it’s a great summer snack you can make and refrigerate ahead of time. You will need: 2 heaped cups strawberries, diced 2 frozen, peeled kiwi fruit, diced 2T raw honey 1 small can coconut cream OR chill a can of coconut milk, skin … Continue reading

Rosemary Roast Duck

rosemary roast duck

Hey guys. This week, I’m doing something simple, but it’s a little work. Just a little! I’ll show you how to make a fancy lookin classic: Rosemary Roast Duck. The extra? We’re gonna use this to make stuff for another recipe, for your leftovers. Serves 2.  You will need: 1 fresh, gutted and cleaned duck 5 fresh rosemary sprigs 4T garlic butter (check out our compound butter recipe here) Salt & … Continue reading

Balsamic Beef Ribs + Fried Green Apples

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Hey guys! You loved the beef rib recipe so much, I devised another one. This is a balsamic vinegar infused, garlicky, melty recipe, with that hint of tart, fresh, green apple. Far from being vinegary, the slow roasting reduces the balsamic to a sweet, tangy syrupy glaze. Serves 2 adults.  You will need: A good quality balsamic vinegar 2 heads garlic, peeled 4 beef ribs, trim off the skin on … Continue reading

Fiddling with Fiddleheads: Round 2

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Hey guys. As some of you may know, we were temporarily hacked yesterday, and the spammers seem to have eaten my fiddleheads post! All that brilliant comedic writing, gone! *cries* Anyway, seeing as I’ve stopped the attacks, here’s the recipe, version 2. This recipe can be done anywhere - it’s great when you’re out camping. It’s super easy and fun for the kids to help with as well. You don’t necessarily need … Continue reading

Honeyed Salmon with Cashew-Ginger Sauce

cashew ginger salmon

Hey guys! Spring is here, and seafood is cheap and plentiful. This week, I whipped up a yummy cashew-ginger sauce for a fishy stirfry! Note: This sauce goes well with just about any white meat. Probably with red meat too, but I haven’t tried it yet. Serves 2, with leftovers. You will need: 2 salmon fillets (approximately 450g), sliced into strips/chunks 4 T cashew butter 2 T honey 2 t … Continue reading

Lemon-Cilantro Roast Chicken

lemon-cilantro chicken

Hey guys. Today’s recipe is a great spring day lunch meal. A herby, zingy roast chicken with a crisp skin that will get you drooling! You will need: 4 chicken legs, or 5 chicken thighs 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly torn/chopped Salt and pepper Garlic powder Onion powder 2T ghee/clarified butter Lemon juice Step one: Preheat oven to 350. Liberally coat chicken in ghee. Season the skin generously with cilantro, … Continue reading

Roast Acorn Squash Bowl with Pico De Gallo

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Hey guys! today’s recipe is an awesome spring side dish – A sweet roasted acorn squash, with a fiery pico de gallo salsa. Fresh, spicy, and a little sweet, it’s a great accompaniment to some steak and mushroom burgers! It’s also pretty good with chicken. Serves 2. Or one very hungry teenager. You will need: 1 acorn squash, halved and de-seeded 1 cup tomatoes, diced 1 cup white onion, diced 1/2 … Continue reading

New Zealand Lamb Stirfry with Zucchini, Lemon & Dill

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Hey guys! It’s finally Spring here in Canada and we’ve just started getting in some nice seasonal produce. So, I thought I’d do something quick and simple, but a little different. This is a lamb stir fry inspired by the flavours in Greek food. Lemon, dill, with a hint of fresh crunchiness from the zucchini. This recipe servers about 3-4 people. You will need: 2 medium zucchini, sliced 1kg lamb stew cubes … Continue reading

Wednesday Noms: Thai Green Beef Curry with Yam & Sugar Peas

thai green curry

Hey guys, this week’s recipe is very customizable Thai Green Curry, and I did cheat a little! I used a pre-made curry paste. Before you lynch me, I’ll say that this curry paste is just the herbs/spices needed: no nasty preservatives! They herbs can sometimes be hard to find. You can find them in just about any supermarket, or Asian market. But if you feel up to making the paste yourself, it’s … Continue reading