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Beef Kofta on the Traeger

Beef Kofta on the Traeger

Is there anything better than a meal that comes together quickly and tastes incredible? Beef Kofta is made with simple ingredients like onion, garlic, parsley, and some middle-eastern spices and it boasts a ton of flavour.

High-Protein Chicken Quesadillas

High-Protein Chicken Quesadillas

These naturally high-protein Chicken Quesadillas are one of my favourite, easy-to-make, quick meals on rotation right now. Coming together in under 30 minutes and perfect for quick meal nights or even for cooking over a camp stove this summer.

Beef Taco Salad Bowls with Avocado Crema

Beef Taco Salad Bowls with Avocado Crema

Taco salad bowls are the perfect weeknight dinner. Extra-lean ground beef, avocado crema, and customizable additions for every palate.

Lasagna Bolognese with Ricotta

Lasagna Bolognese with Ricotta

This homemade lasagna bolognese is my pride and joy. Made with fresh homemade pasta, ricotta, ragù alla bolognese and stacked over 6 delicious layers. This is how my mom made it growing up – so lets call it the Canadian version of a traditional lasagna 

Curried Red Lentil Vegetable Soup

Curried Red Lentil Vegetable Soup

When I’m feeling under the weather (or feel like I need some fibre), I often make this lentil vegetable soup. This healthy soup is lightly spiced with a curry blend, along with fresh garlic, onion, carrot, celery, parsnip, potatoes, and rich chicken broth (or veggie).

Authentic(ish) Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Authentic(ish) Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Traditionally made by slow-cooking pork in lard, this authentic(ish) recipe uses pork, oranges, limes, and other aromatics and slow cooks them to perfection before crisping them up under the broiler. This recipe has been on my regular rotations for years. It never fails to produce ultra tender, flavourful meat.

Pozole Rojo (Pork and Hominy Stew)

Pozole Rojo (Pork and Hominy Stew)

Pozole Rojo is all about the toppings. Honestly, it’s my new favourite stew because of the deeply rich (but not too spicy) broth, the tender pork, bright fresh toppings, and crunchy additions like tortilla chips (totopos) and cabbage. It’s amazing!

Hungarian Goulash (Pörkölt)

Hungarian Goulash (Pörkölt)

Hungarian Goulash (or Pörkölt) is a rich meat, paprika, and onion stew primarily flavoured with sweet paprika. Served over spätzle, wide egg noodles, or even boiled potatoes for a rich and hearty dinner.

Smoked Whole Chicken on the Traeger

Smoked Whole Chicken on the Traeger

There are so many ways to cook a whole chicken, but my favourite (aside from rotisserie) is to use the Traeger. This smoked whole chicken doesn’t need any special prep like brining, salting/drying, or basting. All you need is a delicious herb rub and optionally stuffed with fresh herbs. With this recipe (and a 3 lb raw whole chicken), you can have dinner for 4 on the table in just 1.5 hours.

Traeger Pepperoni Pan Pizza

Traeger Pepperoni Pan Pizza

This Traeger pepperoni pizza made in a baking pan with olive oil results in a crispy, light & airy crust without heating up the house!