Tag: meal prep

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.

Lemon Herb Rice Pilaf

Lemon Herb Rice Pilaf

This delicious lemon herb rice pilaf is difficult to stop eating! It’s my favourite base for a Greek souvlaki bowl or as a delicious side to any Mediterranean meal.

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.

Mexican Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salad

Mexican Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salad

This is my favourite quick and healthy side dish when I’m making Mexican food and need to get some veggies on the table. My Mexican Corn and Black Bean Salad is great as a side dish, in a steak taco, or as leftovers eaten straight out of the fridge. It’s an all-purpose, delicious and robust salad that’s perfect in those hot summer months (or even in the dead of winter – it’s so delicious!).

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.

Saffron Chicken Skewers with Herb Yogurt Sauce

Saffron Chicken Skewers with Herb Yogurt Sauce

These saffron chicken skewers are tender and bursting with flavour. Perfect for summer BBQ season! The delicate floral and earthy notes from the saffron is unmatched in any other spice. The saffron imparts not only flavour, but gives the chicken skewers a delightful yellow hue.

Brioche-Style Classic Burger Buns

Brioche-Style Classic Burger Buns

If you’re looking for the ultimate classic burger bun recipe this is it! This brioche-style bun is buttery, soft and perfect for burgers.

Easy Salsa Verde Braised Pork Tostadas

Easy Salsa Verde Braised Pork Tostadas

This delicious braised pork recipe slow cooks pork shoulder in a roasted tomatillo salsa for a flavourful, almost caramelized shreddable pork perfect for tacos, tostadas, burritos, or taco salad bowls.

The Best Vegan Sandwich Buns

The Best Vegan Sandwich Buns

Easy to make, delicious, and ready in 2 ½ hours. These buns are perfect for sandwiches or burgers and contain no dairy or egg!

The Best Creamy Potato Salad

The Best Creamy Potato Salad

This is my ultimate potato salad recipe – popular at parties and the perfect side dish in summer for ribs, brisket, and more. Make sure you do a double batch for a gathering because it won’t last long! Adapted from the Joy of Cooking.