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Kielbasa and Eggs Sheet Pan Meal

January 20, 2023 By zimmysnook Leave a Comment

An easy and colourful one sheet pan meal that is packed with veggies, eggs and kielbasa.

Kielbasa and Eggs Sheet Pan Meal. This easy one sheet pan meal is packed with flavour, making it the perfect weekend brunch or dinner option for busy weeknights. It is a great way to get in some protein and veggies at the same time, and it’s a one pan meal which makes the clean up…

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Rustic Vegetable Soup

January 4, 2023 By zimmysnook 4 Comments

A healthy vegetarian white bean and spinach soup in a pot and bowl. Served with croutons, shaved parmesan, parsley and chili flakes.

Rustic Vegetable Soup. Did you know that January is National Soup Month? And what could be better than a satisfying, flavourful, vegetarian soup to warm your soul on a cold winter day.  This Tuscan-inspired bean and spinach soup is light, yet hearty.  Loaded with tender white beans, fresh vegetables, and dried herbs. It has a luscious broth,…

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Clementine Shrimp

January 2, 2023 By zimmysnook Leave a Comment

A citrus shrimp dish with clementine and lemon slices.

Clementine Shrimp. There’s nothing quite like a quick and easy skillet shrimp recipe to satisfy your seafood cravings. And when you add a bright and citrusy clementine sauce, you’re in for a real treat. To start, heat a skillet over medium heat, then warm the oil. Add the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until…

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Air-Fried Everything Pigs in a Blanket

December 31, 2022 By zimmysnook Leave a Comment

A round platter of Air-Fried Everything Bagel seasoning Pigs in a Blanket

Air-Fried Everything Pigs in a Blanket (Made in the Joule™ Oven Air Fryer Pro) Elaine and I were discussing ideas for some quick, easy, and most importantly, tasty appetizers to put out for NYE. So, Elaine went straight to the Breville Joule™ Oven App and searched appetizers. Scrolling down this Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen recipe…

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Wild Caught Snow Crab Legs with Spicy Mustard Dip

December 30, 2022 By zimmysnook Leave a Comment

A platter of Wild Caught Snow Crab Legs with Spicy Mustard Dip.

Wild Caught Snow Crab Legs (& claws) with a Spicy Mustard Dip The easiest NYE or date night appetizer ever! Using Marina Del Rey Foods cooked and ready to eat crab legs & claws. Simply thaw the crab then heat in the oven for 4-6 minutes (or boil/steam it for 2-3 minutes). Serve with spicy…

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Easy Air Fryer Mini Quiche

December 23, 2022 By zimmysnook Leave a Comment

A close up of a festive mini quiche with a crema dollop and arils.

Easy Air Fryer Mini Quiche. Hosting for the holidays and looking for a quick, tasty, and festive treat? These mini quiche are made easy, using frozen phyllo shells, local eggs, a splash of cream, roasted red peppers and spinach. Then baked in an air fryer for just 7 minutes. Once cooked, they are topped with an avocado Crema…

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Spicy Maple Pork Tenderloins

December 6, 2022 By zimmysnook Leave a Comment

A colourful plater of Spicy Maple Pork Tenderloins, skewered vegetables, smashed potatoes and broccolini.

Spicy Maple Pork Tenderloins. As the temperature drops, and the days grow shorter, we understand the appeal of hearty soups, thick stews, and braised dishes that blip away in the oven for hours. Serve any of them with fresh crusty bread and you have now painted the picture of the stereotypical comfort meal. However, my…

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Mini Shrimp Rolls

November 29, 2022 By zimmysnook Leave a Comment

A platter of shrimp rolls with a woman holding one on a plate with chips.

Mini Shrimp Rolls. When I think of the holidays, it most often involves thoughts of gathering with friends and family, to mix & mingle, enjoy a drink, great conversations, a few laughs, all while nibbling on tasty treats. It’s my favourite time to prepare rich, indulgent, delicacies, to tingle the taste buds of our guests….

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Grilled Flank Steak with Herb Sauce

November 27, 2022 By zimmysnook Leave a Comment

A medium rare and sliced grilled flank steak with herb sauce over the top.

Grilled Flank Steak with Herb Sauce. Flank steak marinated in garlic, green onions, rosemary, white balsamic, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grilled hot and fast. Rested. Then finished with a bright herbaceous sauce of basil, flat leaf parsley, green onions, garlic, crushed hot chili pepper paste, salt, white vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and extra…

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Colossal Shrimp in a Spicy Sauce

November 22, 2022 By zimmysnook Leave a Comment

A bowl with six colossal shrimp along one side on a base of spicy sauce.

Colossal Shrimp in a Spicy Sauce Ready in 30 minutes, easy to make and has a ton of flavour, this colossal shrimp recipe checks off all of the boxes! The star of this dish are these wild caught Argentinian colossal shrimps! Garlic, fire roasted tomatoes, passata, jalapeño, rosemary, capers, olives, and corn, create the perfect…

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Honeynut Squash Soup

November 16, 2022 By zimmysnook 4 Comments

A bowl of Honeynut Squash Soup topped with a swirl of Greek yogurt, sprinkled with pepitas, chili oil and fried sage. Extra topping and three slices of baguette toast are surrounding the bowl.

I had bought these honeynut squash to roast as a side for dinner. But I was in the mood for soup and decided to throw together this quick, creamy, slightly spicy, and very satisfying soup. Using pantry and fridge staples, this soup came together in around an hour. The next day, I took a couple…

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Sous-Vide Colossal Shrimp Cocktail

November 15, 2022 By zimmysnook Leave a Comment

Six shrimp cocktail appetizers on a tray.

Sous-Vide Colossal Shrimp Cocktail (with a Spicy Avocado Crema) A show stopping appetizer for the holidays! Wild shrimp this good require something a little more special than being dipped in a mixture of ketchup and horseradish. So, I sous-vide these beauties and served them on a spicy avocado crema. Two shrimp per person is a…

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Sweet Potato, Beet, Zucchini Puff Pastry Tart

November 10, 2022 By zimmysnook Leave a Comment

A puff pastry with three rows of root vegetables, The tart is cut in six pieces. The table setting is a fall theme.

Sweet Potato, Beet, Zucchini Puff Pastry Tart. Puff pastry and a mandoline, make this simple tart look like a fancy dish! Perfect appetizer or delicious side dish for all your holiday celebrations (or Saturday night)! The inspiration of this tart comes from a dish my mother-in-law makes. She wraps a homemade phyllo pastry with a…

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At Home Rotisserie Chicken (with Herbs)

November 9, 2022 By zimmysnook Leave a Comment

A whole chicken trussed on sheet pan with chicken sheers.

At Home Rotisserie Chicken (with Herbs) A rotisserie chicken has long been one of my favourite meals. When I was just a young boy, I would grocery shop with my grandmother to read the prices for her and place the items in her cart. As a thank you, she would offer to buy me a…

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Butternut Squash and Turkey Sausage Lasagna

November 3, 2022 By zimmysnook Leave a Comment

A piece of Butternut Squash and Turkey Sausage Lasagna is being lifted out of a baking pan.

Butternut Squash and Turkey Sausage Lasagna. We love a traditional turkey dinner, but we know roasting a 16-pound bird, plus all the sides, is not for everyone. This non-traditional “Thanksgiving-inspired” lasagna recipe is layered with creamy, sweet butternut squash, savoury turkey sausages, sage, thyme, diced jalapeños (optional), luscious béchamel and three types of cheese. It…

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Borscht (Beet & Cabbage Soup)

October 12, 2022 By zimmysnook Leave a Comment

A top down image of a big pot and bowl of borscht with a swirl of yogurt and dill on top.

Borscht (Beet & Cabbage Soup) The weather has turned, and hand in hand with sweater weather, comes soup season. Few soups satisfy my craving like a big, steaming bowl of borscht. Topped with a healthy dollop (or swirl) of yogurt, a sprinkling of fresh dill and served with slices of crusty bread to wipe the…

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Crockpot Slow Cooker Cider Poached Pears

October 5, 2022 By zimmysnook Leave a Comment

Four poached pears lined up on a platter surrounded with yogurt, nuts and granola with a black crockpot in the background.

Crockpot™ Slow Cooker Cider Poached Pears When I first served this dish to Elaine, she watched how quick & easy it was to prepare and was sceptical that this minimal amount of effort could produce anything special. Then she took a forkful of the sweet, tender, juicy, pear, smeared it in the yogurt and scooped up…

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Mediterranean Grilled Mushroom Salad

September 9, 2022 By zimmysnook Leave a Comment

A round platter of a Mediterranean Grilled Mushroom Salad with peppers, olives and feta cheese.

This Mediterranean Grilled Mushroom Salad recipe was created in partnership with Mushrooms Canada. Opinions in this post are always my own. Transport your lunch guests to the Mediterranean with this flavourful, affordable & nutrient packed grilled mushroom salad. Three varieties of mushrooms are marinated in olive oil, lemon & dill. Grilled with red onion, red…

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Sous-Vide Carrots with Hummus

August 14, 2022 By zimmysnook 4 Comments

A platter of sous-vide carrots and hummus.

Sous-Vide Carrots with Hummus. Perfectly cooked carrots, flavoured with a hint of spice, a pop of freshness and drop of sweetness. Whether served as an appetizer or a side, this dish is sure to impress. The sous-vide carrots retain their natural sweetness, while soaking up all the flavours of the other ingredients. The slight spiciness…

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Healthy Ramen Bowls

January 24, 2022 By zimmysnook 2 Comments

This image shows two bowls of ramen and how all the ingredients are placed in the bowl.

Healthy Ramen Bowls. Perfect comfort food on a cold winter day! This super simple, incredibly tasty meal satisfies all the senses. Colourful, fresh, warming, flavourful, and before you realize it, you will be slurping up all this delicious broth, packed with noodles, veggies, soft eggs, and a dash of heat! Tips and Suggestions It was…

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Winter Cobb Salad

January 12, 2022 By zimmysnook 4 Comments

A top down image of a colourful winter cobb salad

Winter Cobb Salad I can never decide if a Cobb salad is, a meal that eats like a salad or a salad that eats like a meal? But whichever it is, it is always delicious! This winter version made with local eggs, squash, beets, apples, greenhouse tomatoes, chicken, and bacon, then finished a maple-Dijon dressing…

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Winter Citrus & Baby Green Salad

December 15, 2020 By zimmysnook 1 Comment

Drizzling salad dressing over a colourful Winter Citrus & Baby Green Salad

Winter Citrus & Baby Green Salad with a Honey Dijon dressing, served alongside Creamy Cauliflower with Spinach + Bok Choy Baked Penne During the winter months, the 2 things I crave most are sunshine and cozy fires. This meal was inspired by those cravings to deliver a wonderful balance between the bright fresh flavours in…

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin Skewers

March 9, 2020 By zimmysnook 1 Comment

A close up of grilled pork and vegetable skewers.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin Skewers Ontario Pork Tenderloin is a favourite in my kitchen. As meat protein goes, it’s very low in fat & calories, yet it’s so versatile & delicious. Pork tenderloin works with flavours from all over the globe and the preparation options are endless. Roast it, bake it, poach it, stew it, braise…

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Marinated Squid Salad

January 25, 2023 By zimmysnook Leave a Comment

A Marinated Squid Salad with red peppers and olives served with toast and white wine.

Marinated Squid Salad. Super simple to make with tons of flavour! The squid is marinated with red wine, olive oil, red onions salt and lemon juice. Then tossed and served with red peppers, olives, lemon zest and chopped parsley. It makes a great appetizer served with a toast. This squid salad is always the star…

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