Chicken Kyiv aka Dragon Eggs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

gluten free chocolate chip cookies on a white plate with glass of milk and strawberries

Gluten free low sugar chocolate chip cookies

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Shredded Chicken Recipe (Moist & Flavourful)

Perfecting this shredded chicken recipe was a long time coming.

13 years ago, I auditioned for a TV show in which home cooks could compete for their recipe to become a President’s Choice product to be sold in grocery stores nationwide! Exciting right?

Unfortunately, one of the judges didn’t like the cubed chicken on my chimichurri pizza. It wasn’t the chicken per se, but the shape! Back then, shredded chicken wasn’t even on my radar. Now that this recipe is tried and true, I can’t wait to share it with you. I know we use it a LOT and I think you will too!

Chicken crepes on plate with salad using shredded chicken recipe

Gluten free chicken crepes using shredded chicken

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