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    It’s Grilling Season!

    Here are some of our favourite recipes:

    • A platter of charred chicken drumsticks with a bowl of Peruvian sauce and limes.
      Peruvian Chicken Drumsticks with Spicy Green Sauce
    • A stacked cheese and bacon burger with pickle and marinated onions.
      Zimmy’s Nook Signature Burger
    • A platter of Grilled Chicken Wings & Drums with a spicy Korean BBQ Sauce
      Korean Barbecue Wings (& Drums)
    • Two grilled branzinos on a plate with lemon slices and jalapeño-basil vinaigrette.
      Grilled Branzino with Jalapeño-Basil Vinaigrette

    Latest Recipes

    • Six Cremini Mushroom Tacos are loaded with a kale-cabbage-corn slaw, crumbled cotija cheese, and a smoky charred jalapeño crema. Alongside a skillet with more sauté mushrooms.
      Cremini Mushroom Tacos with Kale Slaw
    • Sous-vide Pork Tenderloin with Strawberry-Balsamic Sauce
      Sous-vide Pork Tenderloin with Strawberry-Balsamic Sauce
    • Grilled Pork chops with Honey Mustard Sauce and a grilled corn and tomato pasta salad.
      Grilled Pork Chops with Honey Mustard Sauce
    • Nine salmon sliders with a colourful coleslaw and guacamole.
      Blackened Salmon Sliders with Rainbow Slaw

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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.

    Learn more about me →

    Grilling in the Nook

    We grill year round in our backyard ‘Nook’! In this category you will find a wide range of dishes and grilling tips for the seasoned grill master or someone who is just starting out.

    • A side view of a Bánh Mì pork burger loaded with pickled and fresh vegetables and sauce on a French roll.
      Bánh Mì Pork Burgers
    • An oval platter with four grilled chicken breasts with grilled lemon slices and fresh oregano on one side and a village salad on the other side. A bowl of green sauce is also in this platter.
      Grilled Lemon-Oregano Chicken
    • A round platter of Sweet-Heat Grilled Chicken Thighs served with a bowl of sauce.
      Sweet-Heat Grilled Chicken Thighs
    • An oval platter with grilled asparagus 'rafts' topped with roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and balsamic vinegar. This platter is surrounded by a platted portion and more ingredients.
      Grilled Asparagus Caprese (inspired) Salad
    See more Grilling In the Nook →

    Summer Sides

    Create a well-rounded BBQ feast by enhancing the flavours and complimenting your grilled delights with these refreshing summer salads.

    • A salad of cucumbers, radishes, and jalapeños. A stack plates with pink napkins and gold cutlery and two glasses of rose wine are beside this bowl.
      Cucumber Salad
    • Grilled corn and tomato salad with herbs and feta cheese.
      Grilled Corn and Tomato Salad
    • A chunky potato salad with pickles, celery, red onions and garnished with chives and chive blossoms in a wooden bowl.
      Dill Pickle Potato Salad
    • A top down image of a Korean Green Salad with ribbons of cucumbers, slices of Asian pears, onions lettuce, onions and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
      Korean Green Salad
    See more Salads, Sides & Dips →

    Chicken & Poultry

    Chicken and poultry is a versatile protein that can be cooked in a variety of ways, from roasting to grilling to sautéing. Our collection of recipes includes classic dishes like roasted chicken and turkey, as well as recipes that incorporate poultry in salads, soups and pasta dishes. 

    • Seven Pollo Asada tacos lined up on a wooden board on a colourful Mexican runner. The tacos are surrounded with dishes of toppings as well as a taco serving with a corn salad.
      Pollo Asado Tacos with a Baja Twist
    • A top down image of twelve crispy chicken thighs on an Ooni Grizzler pan.
      Spicy Marinated Chicken Thighs
    • Three crispy chicken sandwiches that look like chicken parmesan sandwiches on a tray, and one is on a plate. Served with extra sauce, basil, and drinks.
      Crispy Chicken Sandwiches
    • Oven Roasted Spatchcock Chicken on a sheet pan with roasted veggies.
      Oven Roasted Spatchcock Chicken
    See more Chicken & Poultry →

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