Category Archives: The Unknown Chef – Recipes

The Unknown Chef is newest addition to the Birdz of a Feather family; it’s our recipe category. Food is one of life’s greatest pleasures. The recipe for a happy life is the right blend of family and friends to share it with, don’t you think?

‘The Unknown Chef‘ is inspired by Hubs. But does anybody really trust a skinny chef? Find out why you should! Although his ambitions to become a well-known chef didn’t go to plan, the blog at least provides an outlet to help prove the naysayers wrong!

We’re big proponents of healthy eating and prefer our ingredients to be non GMO,  organic, where possible, and sugar free.  

You’ll find quick and easy recipes that are real timesavers, like our pressure cooker pulled pork. All the recipes are accessible to everyone. Even those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease, there are gluten free substitutes that will work every time. Hubs himself has celiac so every recipe on the site caters to a gluten-free diet like this gluten free mini pizza-a new technique or Gluten Free Cheddar Biscuits.

Enjoy some of our naturally gluten free recipes too:

Enjoy!  

Greek-Inspired Spinach Feta Bake

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Looking for a simple, savoury dish that’s packed with flavour and doesn’t require fussing with a crust? This Greek-inspired Spinach Feta Bake is one of those casseroles that feels a little bit fancy, but couldn’t be easier to throw together. It’s inspired by Greek spanakopita, minus the pastry, so it’s lighter, lower in carbs, and perfect for anyone looking for a gluten-free alternative. Don’t let the simplicity fool you though. It’s packed with flavour from sautéed shallots, dill, creamy feta, and a hit of Parmesan on top for a golden, cheesy crust.

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Chocolate Cottage Cheese Pudding – A Healthier Chocolate Fix

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You’d never guess this chocolate cottage cheese pudding is healthy AND indulgent – or that it has a total of only three ingredients. Sounds suspicious, I know, but it’s shockingly good.

I’m even eating it for breakfast! And while it checks all the boxes for a high-protein diet, don’t be fooled; this creamy, chocolatey pudding is so satisfying, you’ll want to enjoy it anytime. A decadent treat that skips the guilt? Count me in!

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Next-Level Mushroom Beef Burger

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This mushroom beef burger is next-level; hands down the best burger we’ve ever made at home and it’s spoiled us for any other recipe! Mushrooms don’t just stretch your beef further, they transform it. Blending finely chopped mushrooms into ground meat doesn’t just lighten the load on your grocery bill; it amps up the flavour and moisture, making for one of the juiciest, most delicious burgers you’ll ever bite into.

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Chicken Kyiv aka Dragon Eggs

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When you think of Chicken Kyiv, your mind probably jumps to a buttery, garlicky filled chicken breast wrapped in a fried crispy coating that usually falls apart the moment you dig in. This version flips the script; learn how to make a delicious baked Chicken Kyiv with ground chicken for a dish that’s every bit as crispy and flavourful. Although it’s a bit time consuming, it’s worth every step!

One chicken Kyiv on a pleat served with lemon wedges, rice and peas, beside a blue and white napkin, knife, and fork

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Stencilled Lemon Pudding Cake

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January calls for a dessert that feels indulgent but won’t leave you in a post-holiday sugar spiral; enter Lemon Pudding Cake! It’s tangy, velvety, and refuses to play by the rules of boring winter desserts. Gluten? Who needs it. Refined sugar? Hard pass. This cake is all about bright flavors and cozy vibes—because if winter won’t end soon, at least dessert can feel like a fresh start.

Speaking of winter not ending, this is a dessert to have fun with! Just before the holidays, I learned how to make stencils on my Cricut. So we’re embracing the drama of winter with our cheeky stencils: “Let It Snow” and its sassy sibling, “Make It Stop!”

Here they are stencilled on the lemon pudding cakes. As you can see by the first example, it’s important to butter the baking dish well so it comes out cleanly, like the following cake!

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The Best Vegetable Cabbage Soup

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Our vegetable cabbage soup recipe takes the everyday cabbage and transforms it into a hearty, nutrient-rich meal that’s as comforting as it is delicious. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re craving something light yet satisfying, this soup brings together fresh vegetables, wholesome ingredients, and a whole lot of flavour. Who says simple can’t be sensational? Trust us—this isn’t just soup; it’s a hug in a bowl.

vegetable cabbage soup in a bowl garnished with micro greens

> Best cabbage soup recipe

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Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe – Christmas Reindeer & 12 Days of Cookies

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This ice cream sandwich recipe is like a holiday cookie project disguised as dessert! It’s fun, festive, and just chaotic enough to keep the kids entertained (and covered in cocoa dust). Whip up these tasty Christmas treats together, and you’ll end up with something deliciously unique—just don’t be surprised if more ice cream goes in mouths than on sandwiches!

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Pork and Brussels Sprouts Stir Fry

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Need a quick and easy meal for dinner? If you’re not a fan of brussels (or have picky eaters), this Pork and Brussels Sprouts Stir Fry will make you a convert! With it’s nutty sauce and spicy undertone, you might even be wanting seconds.

It’s so versatile, I’d even serve it as a side dish for Thanksgiving, which is coming up in Canada next week and in the US next month! It would be perfect to accompany ham or turkey.

Pork and Brussels Sprouts Stir Fry in a bowl garnished with sesame seeds

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Easy And Crisp Pan Fried Pork Schnitzel Recipe

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Are you craving a crispy, crunchy pork schnitzel recipe without the added fat of deep frying?  

As Blue Monday approaches in this part of the hemisphere, chances are you’re hungering for comfort food. Since this time of year is cold and lacking in sunshine, carb-rich foods can help our bodies make serotonin; making us feel calmer and less stressed.

If that sounds like you, make sure you’re supplementing with vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin). Then go ahead and indulge in this schnitzel recipe. But don’t forget the veggies to make this meal healthier! Ya know what they say about too much of a good thing!

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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

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When is comes to gluten free chocolate chip cookies, it’s impossible to achieve that distinctive caramelized flavour that chocolate chip cookies are known for without any refined sugar. So, if you’re willing to compromise, we’ve come up with a few cheats in this recipe (cream cheese and molasses) that we believe work wonders.

Enjoy these craveable, dunkable chocolate chip cookies with your favourite morning beverage or any time of day.

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Gluten free low sugar chocolate chip cookies

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