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    Cozy Up to Fall Flavours🍂

    Explore cozy autumn comfort with viral favourites like our Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll-Ups, Poached Pear Puff Pastry and Borscht (Beet & Cabbage Soup). From warm, hearty soups to crowd-pleasing game day snacks and fall grilling classics, discover everything you need to savour the season.

    • Close-up of a butternut squash lasagna roll-up topped with marinara sauce and herbs, served on a black plate.
      Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll Ups
    • A poached pear baked in a crispy puff pastry shell and served with two scoops of ice cream.
      Poached Pear Puff Pastry
    • A grilled flank steak topped with garlic shrimp.
      Garlic Butter Shrimp and Steak
    • A close-up of crispy pork smash tacos with avocado lime cream, cilantro, onions, lettuce and chiles.
      Crispy Pork Smash Tacos with Avocado Lime Crema
    • A bowl of turkey soup with squash wontons.
      Autumn Wonton Soup
    • A slow roasted bone in prime rib roast slice open to reveal a perfect medium rare interior.
      Slow-Roasted Bone-In Prime Rib
    • A plated & cut in half turkey quinoa stuffed acorn squash topped with cranberries, pecans, sitting on a swoosh of cranberry puree.
      Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash with Cranberries & Pecans
    • An individual turkey meatloaf served with mashed potatoes, gravy and vegetables.
      Individual Turkey Meatloaves
    • A wooden cutting board with twelve Chopped Italian Sliders.
      Chopped Italian Sliders (Game-Day Favorite!)
    • A platter of roasted Honeynut squash brulee topped with labneh, maple drizzle, mint and crushed pistachios.
      Cardamom-Vanilla Honeynut Squash Brulee with Maple Drizzle 
    • 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)
    • An oval platter with six individual ground beef wellingtons, a bowl of marsala mushroom sauce, potatoes and green beans.
      Individual Ground Beef Wellington Recipe

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    Latest Recipes

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    • A bowl of creamy roasted cauliflower and leek soup garnished with croutons and chives, served with cheese, garlic, and fresh vegetables on a rustic wooden table.
      Roasted Cauliflower Leek Soup with Cheddar
    • Baked scallops in shells with a breadcrumb topping, served on a baking tray with pink Himalayan salt, perfect for seafood lovers.
      French Scallops in White Wine Cream Sauce
    • Delicious smoked pulled pork sandwich with pickles, coleslaw, and mustard on a soft bun, served outdoors at sunset.
      Smoked Maple-Mustard Pulled Pork Shoulder with Apple Slaw
    • Delicious golden cauliflower steaks served with whipped sweet potatoes and garnished with herbs, perfect for a healthy vegan meal.
      Golden Cauliflower Steaks with Whipped Sweet Potatoes
    • A bowl of miso-maple steelhead trout served over veggie fried rice, surrounded by roasted vegetables including corn, zucchini, and peppers, on a griddle.
      Miso-Maple Steelhead Trout with Veggies & Fried Rice
    • Colourful late-summer fruit and grilled chicken lettuce wraps with fresh fruits and sauces on a wooden platter.
      Late-Summer Fruit & Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps
    • Close-up of crispy Korean Gamja-Jeon potato pancakes garnished with green onions and red pepper flakes, served on a white plate with dipping sauce.
      Korean Potato Pancakes (Gamja-Jeon) with Spicy Cucumber Salad
    • Delicious Poulet à la Moutarde served with creamy pasta and fresh green beans, perfect for a French-inspired meal.
      Poulet à la Moutarde (French Mustard Chicken)

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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
    • Grilled lamb lollipops over charcoal.
      Charcoal Grilled Lamb Lollipops with Herb-Garlic Sauce
    • 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 (Reverse Sear)
    • Slices of smoked char siu pork with a pineapple relish overtop and served with a cucumber salad and sweet potatoes.
      Smoked Char Siu Pork Collar with Grilled Pineapple Relish
    • A top down image of twelve crispy chicken thighs on an Ooni Grizzler pan.
      Spicy Marinated Chicken Thighs
    • A platter with a butterflied grilled shrimp salad with grilled veggies, and served with a Lemon-Dijon Dressing.
      Butterflied Grilled Shrimp Salad with Lemon-Dijon Dressing
    • Four grilled and charred chicken breasts with charred lemon slices and served with a tomato salad.
      Grilled Lemon-Oregano Chicken
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