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    A colourful spring beet and lentil salad. Loaded with crisp asparagus, candy cane beets and feta.

    Spring Beet, Asparagus and Lentil Salad with Feta

    We are so excited to share this Spring Beet, Asparagus and Lentil Salad with Feta with you because it completely transforms simple components into an exciting, texturally driven dish. We are pairing warm, earthy roasted beets with the cool crunch of raw candy cane beets and snap-fresh blanched asparagus. Tossed with tender green lentils and…

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    A tray with four chili cheese dogs, two have no chili. The chili is served in small cups to pour over the dogs.

    Tableside Pour-Over Chili Cheese Dogs

    If you love chili cheese dogs but hate how quickly they turn into a soggy, structural mess, you are going to obsess over this cooking method. Instead of fully assembling the dogs ahead of time, the hot dog is built first and the chili is served separately in small cups for tableside pouring. This preserves…

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    A chopped Italian romesco pasta salad with crispy spicy deli meats in a platter with extra sauce.

    Spicy Chopped Italian Romesco Pasta Salad with Crispy Meats

    If you want a side dish that stands out at your next gathering, this vibrant Romesco pasta salad is the perfect mashup. We took a classic Spanish technique, a rich, nutty Romesco made with roasted red peppers and almonds and gave it a bold Italian twist with fiery Calabrian chili and griddled deli meats. It…

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    A crunchy cucumber and celery slaw with an herb dressing served in a mini au gratin.

    Crunchy Cucumber Celery Slaw with Herb Dressing

    We designed this vibrant green cucumber and celery slaw to accompany our whole roasted branzino, but you will quickly find yourself putting it on everything from fish tacos to grilled chicken. It provides a beautiful, bright pop of colour and a satisfying crunch that elevates any dinner plate. The secret is keeping the dressing incredibly…

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    A whole roasted branzino in a fish pan with tomatoes, feta and olives. Served with toasted sourdough, a cucumber slaw and shoestring fries.

    Greek Style Whole Roasted Branzino with Tomatoes & Feta

    If cooking a whole roasted branzino at home feels intimidating, this simple recipe is about to change your mind completely. We love wrapping fresh Mediterranean flavours into an elegant dinner, and this dish delivers big results with very little fuss. The fish stays remarkably juicy on the bone, while the tomatoes and feta melt into…

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    A cheeseburger skillet with pierogi, served with extra toppings on the side.

    Crispy Cheeseburger Pierogi Skillet with Caramelized Onions

    Comfort food gets a serious upgrade in this vibrant, one skillet meal. If you love a loaded cheeseburger and crispy pierogi, this mashup is about to become a frequent flyer on your dinner rotation. We are skipping the boiling water and going straight for a steam-crisp technique that keeps the pierogi centers creamy while giving…

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    Two charcoal grilled bratwurst with pickled apples, sauerkraut, and mustard on pretzel buns.

    Charcoal Grilled Bratwurst with Pickled Apples & Sauerkraut

    Nothing beats the smoky aroma of grilled bratwurst sizzling over charcoal on a weekend afternoon. This recipe elevates the classic backyard cookout by pairing juicy Grimm’s beer bratwurst with the crunch of honey-kissed apple ribbons and warm, savoury sauerkraut. I love how the tangy pickled apples cut through the richness of the pretzel bun. It…

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    A close-up of a cinnamon roll with orange cream cheese glaze and a piece of candied orange.

    Baked Cinnamon Rolls with Orange Cream Cheese Glaze

    Imagine the smell of warm cinnamon and fresh citrus wafting through your kitchen on a lazy Sunday morning. These cinnamon rolls are exactly what you need to make any day feel special, combining a classic spiced filling with a bright, zesty orange glaze that is honestly hard to resist. I love how the candied orange…

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    A whole rotisserie chicken served with golden duch fat potatoes and charred broccolini.

    Pellet Grill Rotisserie Chicken With Duck Fat Potatoes

    There is something truly special about a golden chicken spinning on a pellet grill rotisserie while the irresistible scent of garlic and rosemary fills the air. This recipe takes that classic comfort and elevates it with the most incredible duck fat potatoes and charred broccolini, all handled beautifully on the grill. I love how the…

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    A selection of Mexican themed dishes.

    20+ Mexican Themed Dishes for Your Next Fiesta

    Nothing brings people together quite like a table full of vibrant, zesty flavours and a big bowl of fresh guacamole. We have gathered twenty-plus of our favourite Mexican themed dishes to help you turn any weeknight into a celebration. This collection is all about sharing the food we love with the people we care about….

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    Grilling

    A tray with four chili cheese dogs, two have no chili. The chili is served in small cups to pour over the dogs.

    Tableside Pour-Over Chili Cheese Dogs

    Two charcoal grilled bratwurst with pickled apples, sauerkraut, and mustard on pretzel buns.

    Charcoal Grilled Bratwurst with Pickled Apples & Sauerkraut

    A whole rotisserie chicken served with golden duch fat potatoes and charred broccolini.

    Pellet Grill Rotisserie Chicken With Duck Fat Potatoes

    A platter of sliced, grilled, medium-rare flank steak with roasted garlic butter and blistered tomatoes.

    Grilled Flank Steak with Roasted Garlic Lemon Butter

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    Chicken and Poultry

    A whole rotisserie chicken served with golden duch fat potatoes and charred broccolini.

    Pellet Grill Rotisserie Chicken With Duck Fat Potatoes

    A pile of chicken souvlaki and three pitas loaded with chicken souvlaki, greenhouse salad and whipped feta tzatziki.

    Loaded Chicken Souvlaki Pitas with Greenhouse Salad

    A serving and a pot of chicken ricotta meatballs with lemon orzo brodo, served with grated Parmesan, chili pepper, and a lemon-herb gremolata.

    Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Lemon Orzo Brodo

    Tomato braised chicken parm thighs topped with melted cheese and fresh basil.

    Easy Tomato-Braised Chicken Parmesan Thighs (No Breading)

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    Seafood

    A pot of grilled clams casino in a Calabrian chili sauce over a BBQ with some grilled toast.

    Grilled Clams Casino with Calabrian Chili Sauce

    Baked black cod served in a bowl with Thai peanut curry sauce, crispy rice, roasted cauliflower, snap peas, red chilli peppers and a lemon wedge.

    Baked Black Cod with Thai Peanut Curry Sauce & Crispy Rice

    A skillet of spicy Calabrian shrimp with corn and potatoes. Served in a bowl with a lemon pangrattato sprinkled over it.

    Spicy Calabrian Shrimp with Corn, Potatoes & Pangrattato

    A dish served with Crispy Skin Salmon with Minty Pea Purée & Roasted Potatoes.

    Crispy Skin Salmon with Minty Pea Purée & Roasted Potatoes

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    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, as well as the products of companies who share our passion for quality, innovation and design.

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