Grill & Smoke
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes
Thanksgiving is only a few days away. Many of you are preparing to cook one of the largest meals you will cook all year. You will spend hours and hours, if not days, planning and preparing to create a delicious for your family and loved ones. It is a daunting task....
Salt Cod Fish Cakes: A Delicious Twist on a Traditional Favourite
Salt cod fish cakes are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for both light lunches and filling brunches. This recipe is my personal best, and I am excited to share it with you. The flaky salt cod is paired with a perfect blend of lemon, thyme, parsley,...
Weeknight Sweet and Sour Chicken Legs
Are you looking for the perfect weeknight meal? Do you want to change up your usual chicken recipe? Are you in need of a delicious recipe that will satisfy even the pickiest eater? You may have just found what you're looking for. This Sweet and Sour Chicken Leg recipe...
Pork Chops with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
You know that old pork chop recipe where you take a can of cream of mushroom soup and cook the pork chops in it. This recipe for Pork Chops with Creamy Mushroom Sauce is like the elevated restaurant-quality version of that dish. Rather than using store-bought canned...
Grilled Teriyaki Steak, Your grill will thank you
When you're craving steak but also want something a little different, look no further than this Grilled Teriyaki Steak. The homemade teriyaki marinade, which doubles as a glaze, perfectly pairs with the flavour of the steak to give you something you'll be happy to...
Quick and Delicious Sausage and Mushroom Penne
If you are looking for a quick and delicious meal, look no further. This Sausage and Mushroom Penne ticks all the boxes. Italian sausage provides a base flavour that gives this pasta a big impact with only a few ingredients. Cremini mushrooms and rosemary add depth...
Grilled Steak Fajitas – A new twist on an old favourite
In the early part of my career, I worked in a few pubs. For whatever reason, all of these pubs served a version of steak fajitas. The steak was tossed with bell peppers, red onion, and cajun seasoning then cooked in a pan or on a flat-top. To accompany the fajita mix...
Marinated Tomato Bruschetta with Herbed Ricotta
I've said before, many times, in fact, that the sign of a great cook is someone who knows when not to add too many ingredients. The cook's job is never to keep adding ingredients until something tastes good. A cook's job is to add just enough to bring out the great...
The I Can’t Believe It’s Gluten-Free Fish and Chips Recipe
Eating gluten-free can be very frustrating. I crave lots of foods but rarely do the gluten-free versions live up to their gluten-containing cousins. I find this to be especially true in restaurants. All too often, restaurants treat gluten-free food like health food....
Halifax-Style Donair Kabobs with Tomato Salad and Yogurt Sauce
One of my first food memories, actually just one of my first memories, is of a small pizza place under the MacDonald bridge in Dartmouth. It was only about two or three blocks from my family home, and I have a memory of trying my first bite of donair from there. We...
Campfire Pasta Bolognese with Burrata
Imagine it. You're out in the woods, and the tent is all set up, there's a nice breeze, so the bugs aren't too bad, you're looking out over the forest eating a bowl of smoky, cheesy campfire pasta bolognese. If that doesn't excite you, nothing will. If you aren't the...
Mexican Street Corn – The Best Grilled Corn You’ll Ever Have
Fresh corn on the cob is one of the best parts of summer. It's sweet. It's tender. And of course, it is delicious. But what if I told you it could be better? I know it is perfect when smothered in butter, salt and pepper. But, there is another way. Mexican Street Corn...
Grilled Tandoori Chicken Skewers – A Chicken Recipe Worth Making
Here on the east coast of Canada, the grilling season is short. You have to make the most of it while you can. Becasue of that, it is easy to get stuck in a rut grilling the same things repeatedly. I hope to help you break free from that rut with this delicious and...
Grilled Vegetable Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
Imagine all of your favourite vegetables cooked on the grill, tossed together with arugula, and maple balsamic vinaigrette, then topped with goat cheese. That sounds amazing, doesn't it? Well, that is exactly what I am going to show you how to make today. This Grilled...
How To Grill Chicken Breast, So It Stays Tender, Juicy and Delicious
People love chicken breast. I don't really know why. It is the fifth-best part of a chicken, and chickens don't really have more than five parts. But, despite how I feel about them, you will probably be throwing them on your grill this year. Since you'll be grilling...
Tequila Lime Scallops and How to Cook a Scallop Like a Pro
Well-cooked scallops are like little tender morsels of ocean candy. But, poorly cooked scallops are like bland little rubber bullets. Unfortunately, the line between a well-prepared and a poorly prepared scallop is pretty thin. Today you'll learn how to make one of my...
How to Make Homemade Ketchup, Mustard, Mayonnaise, and Relish
What says summer more than ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and relish sitting on a table beside a couple of bags of hotdog and hamburger buns? Nothing at all. That is summer, and these are the quintessential summer condiments. Today, I'm going to show you how to make...
Grilled Pork Shawarma Bowl with Homemade Pickled Turnip
Tender grilled pork seasoned with homemade shawarma spice served with quinoa tabouleh, homemade pickled turnip and tahini dressing. Is this the exact meal you need? I think we both know the answer to that. So, fire up the grill, sharpen those knives and let's get...
Barbecue Pulled Pork Shepherd’s Pie
Is there anything more comforting than digging into a big helping of Shepherd's Pie? I don't think there is. In fact, Shepherd's Pie has been one of my favourite foods for as long as I can remember. This Shepherd's Pie recipe gives you that comforting feeling you love...
Miso Salmon Rice Bowl
If you are looking for a new and exciting salmon recipe, look no further. This Miso Salmon Rice Bowl is everything you want and more. It's got lots of vegetables, sweet and salty salmon, creamy avocado, and it's all tied together by the nutty brown rice. What more...
