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    Cozy Recipes for Winter Days

    Seasonal, cozy recipes perfect for winter weeknights and weekends alike.

    • This is a top-down image of a big pot and bowl of borscht topped with a swirl of yogurt and dill on top.
      Borscht (Beet & Cabbage Soup)
    • A Lunar New Year spread of a Crispy Roasted Duck - Peking Style with toppings and sides.
      Crispy Roasted Duck (Peking-Style)
    • A pot of spicy Italian sausage ragu with pappardelle pasta.
      Spicy Italian Sausage Ragù with Pappardelle
    • A slow roasted bone in prime rib roast slice open to reveal a perfect medium rare interior.
      Slow-Roasted Bone-In Prime Rib
    • Two loaves of Lasagna Stuffed Garlic Bread cut into pieces.
      Lasagna Stuffed Garlic Bread
    • A copper pot of Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll Ups with a lasagna roll on a plate with Parma and chopped parsley.
      Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll Ups
    • A sliced salmon en route with Leeks on a cutting board with wine and sauce.
      Salmon en Croute with Leeks
    • This image shows two bowls of ramen and how all the ingredients are placed in the bowl.
      Healthy Ramen Bowls

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    Latest Recipes

    Here are our most recent recipe posts:

    • A skillet of crispy maple gochujang fire chicken thighs.
      Crispy Maple Gochujang Fire Chicken Thighs (Skillet Recipe)
    • A large pot of butter bean and carrot soup that is topped with microgreens and a lemon-tarragon oil drizzle.
      Roasted Carrot Chowder with Butter Beans & Corn (Dairy-Free)
    • Garlic and anchovy lamb chops with warm salsa verde, served on a stainless-steel griddle with smashed baby potatoes, griddle peppers, and onions.
      Garlic & Anchovy Lamb Loin Chops With Warm Salsa Verde
    • Multi coloured smashed baby potatoes served with a charred lemon half and lamb chops.
      Smashed Baby Potatoes with Lemon and Olive Oil
    • Multicoloured griddled peppers with red onions, feta and black olives.
      Easy Griddled Peppers and Onions with Olives and Feta
    • A pan of longevity yi mein noodles with ginger chive chicken, getting pulled up with red chopsticks.
      Longevity Noodles (Yi Mein) with Ginger Chive Chicken
    • Two individual seafood lasagna roll ups with a lobster bisque sauce served in au gratins for Valentine's Day.
      Seafood Lasagna Roll Ups with Lobster Bisque Sauce
    • Three medallions of reversed seared veal tenderloin served with a Dijon Cognac sauce, potato puree, carrots and arugula for a Valentine's Day recipe.
      Reverse Sear Veal Tenderloin with Dijon Cognac Sauce

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    About Zimmy’s Nook

    Hi, I'm James (aka Zimmy), a home chef who loves to grill year-round. In partnership with my wife Elaine, we work with and passionately promote the stories of local farmers, food producers/purveyors.

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    Grilling in the Nook

    We fire up the grill year-round in our backyard ‘Nook,’ turning every season into grilling season! Whether you’re a seasoned pitmaster or just getting started, this category is packed with mouthwatering recipes, expert grilling tips, and techniques to help you achieve perfect results every time. From sizzling steaks to smoky veggies, discover everything you need to master the flame!

    • A perfectly cooked filet Mignon slices and fanned on a plate with asparagus, carrots and potatoes.
      Filet Mignon (Reverse Sear) Step-by-Step Guide
    • A grilled flank steak topped with garlic shrimp.
      Garlic Butter Shrimp and Steak
    • A grilled roast beef with half of it sliced thinly to reveal a perfect medium rare cook. Served with gravy, bomba potatoes and a horseradish cream sauce.
      Grilled Roast Beef
    • A top down image of twelve crispy chicken thighs on an Ooni Grizzler pan.
      Spicy Marinated Chicken Thighs
    See more Grilling in the Nook →

    Game Day Snacks

    Explore a winning lineup of irresistible game day snacks that will take your sports viewing to the next level!

    • A sheet pan with chicken wings. Two rows are flats, and two rows are drums.
      Crispy and Sticky Oven-Baked Chicken Wings
    • A wooden cutting board with twelve Chopped Italian Sliders.
      Chopped Italian Sliders (Game-Day Favorite!)
    • A tray of colourful and loaded chili cheese nachos.
      Chili Cheese Nachos with Spicy Sausage
    • A platter of charred chicken drumsticks with a bowl of Peruvian sauce and limes.
      Peruvian Chicken Drumsticks with Spicy Green Sauce
    See more Game Day Snacks →

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