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!
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!
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!
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.
> Best cabbage soup recipe
This Christmas Bark Recipe is different than any bark you’ve ever seen with its fun and festive shapes! Keep this fanciful recipe close at hand. Because, whether or not you’re a baker, it may very well be your secret weapon for holiday dessert success.
simple chocolate bark recipe
If you’re looking for a way to avoid holiday pounds leading up to Christmas our green goddess dressing recipe is it!
Green Goddess Avocado Dressing
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!
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.
I used to be a staunch white meat chicken eater but recipes like this oven baked chicken legs have made me a convert! With it’s unique cooking technique, it cooks up delicious and juicy. Why eat dry chicken, when you really can’t overcook this recipe?
Keep this refreshing gazpacho recipe on hand for those sweltering hot days when the mere thought of turning on the stove feels unbearable. Gazpacho soup is always a welcome break from cooking!
If you’re on the lookout for a quick and flavourful meal, broccoli beef stir fry is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
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!
Marinated crispy tofu may sound like a misnomer, but it really is possible to get stir fried tofu with crunch with one just one easy additional step!
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 low sugar chocolate chip cookies
Matcha is our new go-to indulgence and these matcha popsicles fit the bill as a scorching heatwave approaches. These refreshingly creamy, dreamy and delightful treats are just what we need to beat the heat!
Since May is Celiac awareness month, we couldn’t let the month slip by without highlighting a new to us gluten free product; these matcha pancakes from a mix are a real convenience on busy mornings!
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!
Gluten free chicken crepes using shredded chicken
Gluten free chicken crepes with mushroom sauce and filling are a delicious weekend dinner or brunch. Or make the crepes ahead and cook the filling during the week to speed up a week night meal.
If you don’t need to be gluten-free, this recipe works just as well with regular flour too!
Savory gluten free crepes
My grandmother was an amazing cook and introduced me to foods I’d probably never try, like this chopped liver recipe! It’s the BEST chopped chicken liver ever; once you know about her secret ingredient.
Chopped Chicken Liver
