This salsa packs a bright, aromatic vibrance with a fiery backheat. It's refreshing but packs a subtle kick. It is a good way to stretch store bought guacamole and your guests might just eat it all with a spoon.

My Southern Fried Chicken Sandwiches are my friend JH Moncrieff's favourite thing I make when she comes over for dinner. I nail chicken every single time- it doesn't have to be dry or boring.

Never content with just making things the ordinary way, I like to add a Tex-Mex spin on the classic Sloppy Joe. I serve my Sloppy Joses beside spicy refried beans, which are never going to look sexy (but they're super delicious).

Homemade buns don't take a lot of effort, but you do need to wait around for them to rise for about three hours- hooray for multitasking! Sesame seed buns can be used for hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, Sloppy Joes/Joses, pulled pork, and more.

This dish uses several pots and pans but combines every single flavour beautifully. It uses ingredients I almost always have on hand: bacon, chicken, broccoli, garlic, lemon, pasta, olive oil, butter, stock, basil, salt, and finally pepper.

This was, admittedly, inspired by something I had at Olive Garden, along with a dish I had at Ox Bar de Tapas in Calgary over Christmas 2017. The basic thought behind it was Fettucine Alfredo served with steak.

This side dish pairs well with many dishes. You can have Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts as part of your holiday meal, or with our favourite: Seared Scallops with Parsnip Puree.

Savoury scallops pair with a sweet and smooth parsnip puree and an easy to make side.

So easy, so good, so cheap! All you need is four chicken thighs, olive oil, one lemon, rosemary (from the garden), two garlic cloves, salt, pepper, and sugar snap peas.

These meatballs are absolutely delicious. They pack the perfect crispiness with a tangy, grown-up bourbon sauce.