Category: Home Kitchen

Chicken Cheesesteak Pasta Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 A quick and easy pasta with all of the flavours of chicken cheese steak sandwiches! Print Recipe ingredients 8 ounces pasta (gluten-free for gluten-free) 1 tablespoon oil 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced 1 teaspoon […]

Mexican Style Skillet Chicken and Zucchini Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Servings: 6 An easy skillet taco seasoned chicken and vegetable meal topped with plenty of melted cheese! Print Recipe ingredients 2 tablespoons oil 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite sized pieces […]

Basil Pesto Chicken Pasta Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Chicken pasta in a creamy alfredo basil pesto sauce! Print Recipe ingredients 8 ounces pasta (gluten-free for gluten-free) 2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter) 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite sized […]

Garlic Butter Zucchini Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 Zucchini served garlic bread style; roasted and smothered in butter and garlic! Print Recipe ingredients 2 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoon butter, softened 2 cloves garlic, […]

Grinder Pasta Salad Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 8 All of the flavours of a grinder sandwich in a creamy pasta salad! Print Recipe ingredients For the salad: 1 pound pasta (gluten-free for gluten-free) 2 cups lettuce, shredded or sliced 1 cup tomato, diced 1/4 cup red […]

Zucchini Cornbread Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Servings: 9 Cornbread with zucchini, corn, jalapenos and plenty of cheddar cheese! Print Recipe ingredients 2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (divided) 3 cups zucchini, shredded 1 cup corn 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced 2 […]

Honey Sriracha Grilled Chicken Prep Time: 5 minutes Marinate Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 A quick and easy grilled chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and spicy honey and sriracha sauce! Print Recipe ingredients For the chicken: 1 pound boneless thighs or breasts, pounded thin For the […]

Mexican Street Corn and Zucchini Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 An easy summery salad with corn and zucchini in Mexican street corn flavours! Print Recipe ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 4 cups corn (fresh or frozen) 2 zucchini, sliced 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced 4 green […]

A sweet and spicy honey mustard sauce with Cajun style herbs and spices! Honey mustard sauce is one of my favourites! There is just something magical about the combination of the sweet honey, spicy mustard and tangy vinegar! This version is a slight variation where a Cajun spice blend is mixed in adding a ton […]

Cajun Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Prep Time: 5 minutes Marinate Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 A quick and easy grilled chicken thighs marinated in a tasty Cajun style honey mustard sauce! Print Recipe ingredients directions Marinate the chicken in the Cajun honey mustard sauce for 20 minutes […]

Moist turkey and zucchini patties with chili powder, cumin, garlic, and onion in burgers with lettuce, tomato, guacamole, and chipotle mayo! Burgers are a classic summer food and these Southwest turkey burgers are a tasty favourite. Turkey is a good option for burgers and because it can be on the dry side, I like to […]

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Servings: 4 Zucchini ‘boats’ stuffed with BBQ chicken, onions, peppers, and corn, topped with plenty of melted cheese! Print Recipe ingredients 4 medium zucchini 1 tablespoon oil 1/2 pound chicken, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup red […]

A buffalo chicken salad with hot honey! Hot honey buffalo chicken (link) is great all by itself and it’s also amazing in a salad! This salad is themed off of a buffalo chicken salad with lettuce, tomato, celery, carrots, blue cheese and ranch dressing (link) in addition to hot honey buffalo chicken (link). Hot Honey… […]

Hot Honey Buffalo Chicken Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 8 Chicken in a sweet, tangy and spicy hot honey sauce! Print Recipe ingredients 2 pounds boneless chicken tenders or small thighs 1 tablespoon (smoked) paprika 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder salt and pepper to […]

A tasty bowl with BBQ chicken, Mexican street corn salad and chipotle roast sweet potatoes! These bowls have it all! Sweet and spicy BBQ chicken, tasty Mexican corn salad, tender chipotle roast sweet potatoes, tangy pickled red onions, and cool and creamy guacamole, all in a rice and bean bowl! This recipe is basically a […]

Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich Prep Time: 5 minutes Marinate: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 All of the flavours of a caesar salad in a sandwich with tender seasoned chicken and pepperoni! Print Recipe ingredients 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite sized pieces […]

Dill Pickle Ranch Chicken Skewers Prep Time: 10 minutes Marinate Time: 2 hours Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Pickle brined grilled chicken skewers with a side of dill pickle ranch dip! Print Recipe ingredients For the pickle grilled chicken: 1 pound of boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut […]

Zucchini and Feta Slices Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Servings: 9 Egg and zucchini slices filled with feta cheese and plenty of fresh herbs! Print Recipe ingredients 2 cups zucchini, shredded and squeezed to drain 1/2 cup onion, diced (or 1 leek, sliced) 4 green onions, sliced 2 […]

Tzatziki Chicken Salad Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 A light and tasty chicken salad in a cool and creamy tzatziki sauce! Print Recipe ingredients For the tzatziki sauce: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, grated, and squeezed to drain 2 cloves garlic, grated 2 tablespoons fresh […]

Crunchy Chicken Satay Salad with Crispy Chili Rice and Peanut Dressing Prep Time: 20 minutes Marinate Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Servings: 6 A crunchy and colourful salad with satay chicken and crispy rice! Print Recipe ingredients For the crispy chili rice: 2 cups cooked rice (1 […]

A tasty sandwich with ranch seasoned chicken, ranch dressing, bacon, lettuce, tomato, jalapenos and cheese! Chicken, bacon, and ranch is such a good flavour combo and it works so well in may different ways, including in a sandwich! This sandwich starts with ranch seasoned chicken that’s thrown into bread (or buns) along with bacon, ranch […]

Beef Shawarma Hummus Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 4 Creamy hummus topped with shawarma seasoned beef! Print Recipe ingredients For the beef shawarma: 1 pound ground beef (or lamb, or turkey) 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons shawarma seasoning (link) For the hummus: 2 […]

Burgers with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes with plenty of garlic, onions, basil and a splash of balsamic vinegar! Burgers are a summer time favourite and these bruschetta themed burgers are a tasty treat! Bruschetta is an Italian appetizer consisting of grilled bread typically topped with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and salt and it goes […]

Reuben Pasta Salad Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 12 A tasty pasta salad with all of the flavours of reuben sandwiches! Print Recipe ingredients directions Cook the pasta as directed on the package, drain and rinse in cold water until the pasta has cooled. Mix the pasta, […]

A salad with the classic flavour combo of chicken bacon and ranch! Chicken bacon and ranch is one of my favourite flavour combinations and it works so well in a salad! This salad salad starts out with chicken and I like to use a ranch grilled chicken (link) for even more ranch flavour, but you […]

Tender roast sweet potatoes stuffed with smokey BBQ chicken and melted cheese topped with a Mexican street corn salad! Stuffed sweet potatoes are always fun and these ones with BBQ chicken, melted cheese and a Mexican street corn style salad are the perfect way to enjoy some fresh summer corn! This recipe starts out by […]

Monterey Chicken Sandwich Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 A tasty sandwich with BBQ chicken, melted cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato! Print Recipe ingredients 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced or cut into bite sized pieces 2 tablespoons oil (or mayonnaise) 1 […]

Asparagus and Dill Frittata Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 A light and tasty frittata with cottage cheese, asparagus and dill! Print Recipe ingredients 8 large eggs 1 cup cottage cheese 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated 8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into bit sized […]

A quick and easy kung pao chicken with ground chicken, bell peppers, peanuts, chilies and sichuan peppercorns! Kung pao chicken is a classic Chinese takeout dish that typically contains chicken with chili peppers for heat and sichuan peppercorns for their mouth numbing properties. This is a slightly different take on the dish swapping out pieces […]

A tasty quinoa bowl with Greek style chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta and tzatziki! I’m a fan of ‘bowls’ where you throw a grain, such as rice or quinoa, a protein and other ingredients into a bowl to make a full meal! Burrito style bowls are one of my go-to meals and these Greek/Mediterranean bowls […]

Chicken and Asparagus Stir-fry Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 A quick and easy chicken stir-fry with asparagus and cashews! Print Recipe ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and sliced thinly 1 tablespoon garlic, […]

Chicken Piccata Meatballs Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Servings: 4 Tasty chicken meatballs in a lemon, butter and caper sauce! Print Recipe ingredients For the meatballs: 1 pound ground chicken 1 small onion, grated 2 cloves garlic, minced/grated 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried parsley) 1/2 […]

Greek Chicken Orzo Prep Time: 10 minutes Marinate Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 A flavour packed orzo (rice shaped pasta) with chicken, olives, roasted red peppers and feta! Print Recipe ingredients 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into small pieces 2 tablespoons olive […]

Asparagus Pesto Pasta Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 A fresh and bright asparagus pesto pasta that’s tasty, quick and easy! Print Recipe ingredients 12 ounces pasta (such as penne) (gluten-free for gluten-free) 1 pound asparagus, cleaned, trimmed 1/4 cup basil 1 clove garlic (chopped) 2 tablespoons […]

Potato Salad Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 The classic potato salad; tender potatoes in a creamy dressing that’s the perfect summer food! Print Recipe ingredients 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, diced (optionally peeled) 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons mustard (yellow or dijon) 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar […]

Crispy Chicken Bruschetta Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 4 Crispy baked chicken topped with fresh tomatoes mixed with plenty of garlic and balsamic vinegar. Print Recipe ingredients For the crispy baked chicken: 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, pounded thin 1 teaspoon oregano (or […]

Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice Soup Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 6 A light and tasty chicken and rice soup with cilantro and lime! Print Recipe ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 1 cup onion, diced 1 cup carrot, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 tablespoon garlic, grated/minced […]

Crispy Baked Caesar Chicken Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Crispy golden brown chicken with the flavours of caesar salad dressing! Print Recipe ingredients 2 cups breadcrumbs* (gluten-free for gluten-free) 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic […]

Gochujang Pasta Alfredo Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 A creamy alfredo sauce seasoned with spicy gochujang, a Korean chili pepper paste! Print Recipe ingredients 12 ounces pasta (such as linguine or fettuccine or penne, etc.) (gluten-free for gluten-free) 2 tablespoons butter 3 green onions, thinly sliced […]

Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 All of the flavours of chicken parmesan in sloppy joe form! Print Recipe ingredients For the sloppy joes: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground chicken (or beef or turkey) 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, […]

Taco themed chopped cheese sandwiches! A tasty twist on a classic! Chopped cheese sandwiches (link) are a classic where ground beef is pressed onto the grill, seasoned, let to caramelize before flipping, and chopping, before topping with cheese and sliding it into a bun with lettuce, tomato and mayo. This is a slightly different, taco […]

Closet Cooking celebrates 18 years of sharing tasty food and recipes! I can’t believe that it’s been another year! It was a tasty year filled with plenty of new and fun recipes! As I look back over the recipes shared in the last year I see a wonderful variety of: mains, sides, appetizers, desserts, breakfasts, […]

Ground Beef Birria Chili Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Servings: 8 All of the flavours of birria chilli in a quick and easy version with ground beef! Print Recipe ingredients 4 dried guajillo chilies 2 dried ancho chilies 1 cup water, just boiled 2 pounds ground beef 1 […]

Cheesy Ground Chicken Fajita Pasta Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 All of the flavours of chicken fajitas in a simple and tasty pasta that’s cooked in one pan and topped with plenty of melted cheese! Print Recipe ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 1 pound ground chicken (or […]

Mexican style scrambled eggs with crunchy tortilla chips! Migas are a Mexican style of scrambled eggs with crunchy tortillas mixed in; a super simple and tasty breakfast! This recipe starts out with onions, jalapeno and tomatoes which are cooked in a pan before adding the eggs and cheese and cooking scrambled style. When the eggs […]

Spinach and Feta Quinoa Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 A Greek style quinoa with spinach, feta and plenty of fresh herbs! Print Recipe ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup quinoa 2 cups vegetable broth (link) (or chicken […]

Baked Chicken Parmesan Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 An easy and tasty version of chicken parmesan where you simply throw the chicken, marinara sauce, cheese and breadcrumbs into a pan and bake! Print Recipe ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) 1 teaspoon Italian […]

Pasta e Ceci (Chickpea Pasta) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 A quick, easy and light soup with pasta and chickpeas! Print Recipe ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 6 […]

An easy and tasty soup with ground beef and plenty of vegetables This is a simple soup with the primary ingredient being beef along with plenty of vegetables; the perfect combination of tasty, hearty, light and healthy! The recipe uses ground beef and the vegetables include: onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, potatoes and peas. The seasonings […]

Greek Style Spaghetti (Makaronia Me Kima) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 A quick and easy Greek style spaghetti with a hint of cinnamon and spice! Print Recipe ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 cup onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 (14.5 […]

A flavour pack dish with beef, pillowy potato dumplings in a tasty sauce. This is a quick and easy, one-pan meal, with a beef and tomato sauce and gnocchi! Everything starts out with ground beef, which is cooked with an onion, before adding some seasonings: garlic, red pepper flakes, and fennel. Tomatoes and broth are […]

Sweet Potato and Chorizo Chowder Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Servings: 6 A tasty chowder with spicy chilies and sweet potatoes and corn! The perfect balance of sweet and spicy! Print Recipe ingredients 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch slices (optional) 1 pound fresh chorizo (link) (or […]

The tasty combination of Italian bolognese sauce with southern beef and bean chili! Beef and bean chili (link) is a favourite and it works well with Italian style flavours! This recipe is basically the combination of beef and bean chili (link) and bolognese sauce (link)! Yum! Everything starts out with bacon and beef for the […]

Meatball Soup Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 6 Meatballs and pasta in a soup with a tasty beef and tomato broth! Print Recipe ingredients For the meatballs: 1 pound ground beef 1 small onion, grated 2 cloves garlic, minced/grated 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated 1/2 […]

One-Pan Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Pasta Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 All of the flavour of chicken pot pie in a quick and easy pasta! Print Recipe ingredients 4 tablespoons butter (or olive oil) 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite […]

Skillet Chicken and Gravy Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 A quick and easy skillet chicken and gravy! Print Recipe ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, pounded thin or butterflied 1/2 cup onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, chopped […]

An easy beef and potato soup in a tasty cheesy broth! This beef and potato soup is pure comfort food in a bowl! It’s a super simple dish using ground beef along with plenty of vegetables including: onions, celery, carrots and potatoes that’s seasoned with garlic, paprika, herbs and worcestershire sauce. The final element is […]

Green Chili Chicken Noodle Soup Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 6 A warm and spicy take on chicken noodle soup with green chilies and salsa verde! Print Recipe ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 1 onion, diced 1 poblano pepper, diced (or green bell pepper) (optional) * 1 jalapeno […]

A quick and easy Cajun take on sloppy joes! Sloppy joes, seasoned ground meat in sauce in sandwiches, are one of my favourites and this is a tasty Cajun style take on them! This recipe is pretty much a basic sloppy joe recipe with some cajun ingredients and flavours. Many Cajun style recipes include onions, […]

Creamy Cajun Chicken Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Chicken in cajun style creamy alfredo sauce! Print Recipe ingredients 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), pounded thin 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (link) 1/4 cup all-purpose (optional) (gluten-free for gluten-free) 2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons […]

A quick, easy and tasty Cajun style red beans and rice with andouille sausage! Beans and rice is a classic combination with different versions showing up in various cuisines from around the world. One of my favourite versions is this Cajun style red beans and rice dish which is pure comfort food! Though you could […]

Sauerkraut Soup (Kapusniak) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 6 A super simple and tasty vegetable soup with tangy sauerkraut! Print Recipe ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup onions (or leek), diced 1 cup carrots, diced 1 cup celery, diced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon caraway […]

Lasagna Soup Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 4 All of the flavours of lasagna in a warm, comforting and tasty soup! Print Recipe ingredients For the soup: 1 pound ground beef (and/or Italian sausage, casings removed) 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon red pepper […]

A quick and easy alfredo pasta with ground beef. Alfredo pasta is one of my favourites and it’s nice to add some meat! Normally I would top the pasta with some grilled or pan seared chicken, steak or shrimp but ground beef works really well in it! There is just something magical about that beefy […]

Mini Chocolate Cheesecake for Two Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 Mini chocolate cheesecakes! Print Recipe ingredients 1/2 cup chocolate cookie crumbs (gluten-free for gluten-free) 2 tablespoons butter, melted 3 1/2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped or chips 2 tablespoon heavy/whipping cream 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, […]

Chicken Shawarma Nachos Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 6 Quick and easy nachos with all of the flavours of chicken shawarma! Print Recipe ingredients 1 (12 ounce) bag tortilla chips 2 cups cheese (such as mozzarella and/or monterey jack), shredded 2 cups chicken shawarma (link), warmed 1 […]

A hot melted cheese dip with ranch seasoning and plenty of dill pickle chunks! I’m a big fan of dill pickles and they work well in snacks such as dill pickle chips, fried dill pickles and this dip pickle dip! This is a hot melted cheese dip with a base of cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, […]

All of the flavours of Hawaiian pizza in a hot melted cheese dip! I’m a fan of Hawaiian pizza, pizza with pineapple and ham, and it works great in a hot melted cheese dip! This dip is similar to my pizza dip recipe with the addition of pineapple and ham. The base of the dip […]

Ground Beef and Broccoli Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 A quick and easy beef and broccoli using ground beef. Print Recipe ingredients For the sauce: 3 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free or tamari for gluten-free) 2 tablespoon hoisin sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free) 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or […]

Tender chipotle roasted sweet potatoes in a quinoa salad with black beans. I’m a big fan of hearty whole grain salads and this chipotle sweet potato and black bean quinoa salad is one of my favourites. The sweet potatoes are seasoned and roasted until tender and the quinoa is cooked with a few seasonings before […]

A quick and easy chicken caesar salad wrap with crispy baked caesar dressing coated chicken! Crispy Baked Caesar Chicken Wraps Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 A chicken caesar salad wrap with crispy baked caesar dressing coated chicken! Print Recipe ingredients 4 medium tortillas (gluten-free for gluten-free) 2 cups romaine lettuce,… […]

Crispy Baked Caesar Chicken Strips Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Crispy golden brown chicken strips with the flavours of caesar salad dressing! Print Recipe ingredients 2 cups breadcrumbs* (gluten-free for gluten-free) 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 […]

Hot Honey Harissa Vinaigrette Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Servings: 16 A tasty sweet honey, hot harissa, tangy lemon dressing with a creamy hit of tahini. Print Recipe ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons harissa paste 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon tahini […]

A salad with tasty hot honey harissa chicken, roasted jalapeno feta, hummus and a tasty dressing! Recently I have been enjoying salad bowls and this hot honey harissa chicken bowl is my current favourite! This salad combines several of my recently shared recipes including the hot honey harissa chicken (link), roasted jalapeno feta (link), and […]

Roasted Jalapeno Whipped Feta Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Cool Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 8 A creamy feta dip with roasted jalapenos, onion, and garlic! Print Recipe ingredients 1-2 jalapenos, cut in half and seeded 1/2 small onion, cut into wedges 2-4 cloves garlic, peeled, whole 8 ounces […]

A quick and easy grilled chicken marinated in a sweet honey and hot harissa sauce that’s packed with flavour! Harissa is a tasty chili paste from northern Africa containing chilies, roasted red peppers and spices and it’s an amazing ingredient that can be used in many ways including in this hot honey harissa chicken. The […]

The most decadently delicious dips on Closet Cooking! Perfect warm dips with plenty of ooey gooey melted cheese! With the football playoffs coming soon I thought that it was time to dust off one of my favourite list of recipes my list of decadent dips, which are perfect for snacking on while watching the game! […]

Tzatziki Chickpea Salad Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 A quick and easy chickpea salad with a cool and creamy tzatziki dressing! Print Recipe ingredients 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, grated, and squeezed to drain 1 clove garlic, minced/grated 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped * 2 […]

A simple skillet shawarma seasoned chicken and rice. Chicken shawarma is a dish that I never get tired of! When you get it at the store it generally comes in a wrap or on rice and this is a quick and easy one-skillet of chicken shawarma rice. This recipe starts out by browning chicken before […]

Happy New Year! What better way to start off the New Year than by giving away my new cookbook, The Best of Closet Cooking 2025, for free! This cookbook contains which contains the 25 tastiest and most popular new recipes on Closet Cooking in 2024. The Best of Closet Cooking 2025 is available completely for […]

Hot Honey Chili Crisp Baked Feta Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 Salty feta baked until golden brown on the outside and melted on the inside, topped with umami packed spicy chili crisp and sweet honey! Print Recipe ingredients 8 ounces feta (block) 2 tablespoons chili crisp […]

A hot melted cheese dip with 3 kinds of cheese, including asiago, along with 5 heads of mellow roasted garlic! Roasting garlic changes it from something that is sharp and pungent into something that is soft, creamy, mellow and all sorts of good; the perfect flavour for a hot melted cheese dip! This recipe starts […]

One-Pan Cheesy Beef Enchilada Pasta Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 6 A creamy beef enchilada pasta in a cheesy tomato sauce. Print Recipe ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 cup onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (link) 8 ounces pasta (such as shells) […]

Cookies with toffee bits and coconut along with crunchy corn flakes! These cookies are made with a pretty basic chocolate chip cookie style recipe for the dough with the addition of toffee bits, shredded coconut and corn flakes. The toffee and coconut flavour combo is amazing and the corn flakes add a nice crunchy texture […]

A collection of the best pasta recipes! Quick and easy pasta meals from simple noodle dishes topped with sauce, to soups, salads, lasagnas using all sorts of pastas shapes like macaroni, linguine, penne and many more! Pasta has to be one of my favourite go to meals! It’s so easy just to toss a few […]

Beef Giouvetsi (Braised Beef and Orzo) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes Servings: 4 Tender braised beef in a Greek style tomato and orzo sauce. Print Recipe ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound beef (suck as chuck), cut into bite sized pieces salt and […]

Sweet Potato Beef Stew Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Total Time: 3 hours Servings: 6 A fall harvest beef stew with sweet potatoes and a hint of apples and cinnamon. Print Recipe ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 1 pound beef, cut into bite sized pieces 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (gluten-free for […]

Fruitcake (Christmas Cake) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes Servings: 40 A traditional (alcohol free) fruitcake, aka Christmas cake! Print Recipe ingredients 2 1/2 cups (1 1/2 pounds) raisins 1 1/2 cups (1/2 pounds) dates, coarsely chopped 2/3 cup (1/2 pound) red candied (glace) cherries, coarsely chopped […]

The best Thanksgiving leftovers recipes to enjoy your leftover with the next day! The Thanksgiving dinner is a truly amazing thing and one of the parts that I enjoy most is just getting started when the dinner comes to an end and that is thinking about creative ways to use all of the leftovers. In […]

Closet Cooking Cooking adventures in a small, closet sized, kitchen. – I came to realize that my meals were boring and that I had been eating the same few dishes over and over again for years. It was time for a change! I now spend my free time searching for, creating and trying tasty new […]

The best Thanksgiving main course/dish recipes from the classic roast turkey to non-traditional recipes like ham, pot roast skillet chicken, etc. With Thanksgiving quickly approaching I thought that it was about time that I dusted off and updated the roundups of all of my favourite Thanksgiving dishes starting with the main course. I have to […]

Tender sweet potatoes in butter, brown sugar and maple syrup with hints of citrus, vanilla and cinnamon! Candied sweet potatoes (candied yams) are a classic holiday side dish for good reason! It’s hard to go wrong with tender sweet potatoes covered in a glaze of buttery brown sugar! The basic components are sweet potatoes, butter […]

The best Thanksgiving side dish recipes! A collection of essential and easy to make side dish recipes including he traditional stuffing or dressing, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole and plenty of tasty new ideas to make your Thanksgiving unforgettable! Although the turkey is the star of the Thanksgiving meal, I find that I spend […]

The best appetizer recipes for Thanksgiving! While everyone is waiting for the big dinner you cannot let them starve and this is where the snacks and appetizers come in. The appetizers or hors d oeuvres, are always one of my favourite parts of planning Thanksgiving and they are a great way to make your Thanksgiving […]

A light and airy whipped feta dip with pumpkin puree! Feta is one of my favourite cheeses and when you puree it in a food processor it gets all nice and light, fluffy, and creamy; perfect for dips! This is a super simple whipped feta dip with pumpkin puree and a touch of honey! You […]

Turkey Stuffing Meatloaf Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Servings: 6 All of the flavours of a roast turkey with stuffing dinner in a super easy meatloaf. Print Recipe ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup onion, diced 1 cup celery, diced 2 teaspoons rosemary, chopped […]

The best dessert recipes for an amazing Thanksgiving including pies, cakes, tarts, chocolate, pumpkin, apples, etc. The turkey may be the star of the show but it’s definitely the dessert that gets all the attention! I often like to go all out with the dessert and with falls harvest around there are plenty of options. […]

Garlic Butter Parmesan Rice Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 Rice, kicked up a few notches, with plenty of butter, garlic and parmesan! A side dish that’s the star of the meal! Print Recipe ingredients 4 tablespoons butter 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 1/2 cups long grain […]

Start Thanksgiving off on the right foot with one of these tasty breakfast/brunch recipes! Thanksgiving is right around the corner that means that it’s time to roundup some Thanksgiving recipes starting with recipes for breakfast! Instead of rushing through breakfast on Thanksgiving, spend a bit time on it, make something a bit fancier and share […]

Potatoes Romanoff Prep Time: 10 minutes Cool Time: 10 hours Cook Time: 1 hour 50 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Servings: 6 A twice baked potato casserole with plenty of cheese and sour cream! Print Recipe ingredients 3 pounds russet potatoes 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup shallot (or onion), finely diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped […]

Who doesn?t love a slow cooker? I mean what’s not to love? You throw the ingredients in one in the morning and you have a meal waiting for you when you get home from work. In addition to cooking meals it’s great for keeping things warm, say at potluck?s, or dips at a party or […]

An Italian style creamy bean and pasta soup with plenty of vegetables! Pasta e fagioli soup is an Italian pasta and bean soup that is one of my favourites! Typically I make it with a tomato based broth, like that recipe has, but it’s also nice without tomatoes, like in this white pasta e fagioli. […]

A one-pan Greek style rice with beef and eggplant in a tasty tomato sauce! Moussaka is a Greek dish typically containing layers of eggplant, a meat sauce, and a bechamel sauce and it takes a bit of time to make it. This dish is inspired by the flavours of moussaka as a quick and easy […]

There are a lot of games on and whether you are watching alone, with a few friends and family, or throwing a big party, it’s pretty much a requirement to have some tasty snacks to enjoy while watching! With that in mind I have gathered some of my favourite game day munchies recipes and they […]

A creamy fall chicken chili with apples, cheddar cheese and bacon! In the fall I enjoy using apples in savoury dishes; they go amazingly well with cheddar cheese and bacon, so this apple and cheddar chicken chili with bacon is a must make! This is a pretty basic chicken chili recipe with chicken, onions, garlic, […]

Chicken and pasta in a tasty tomato sauce, smothered in melted parmesan and mozzarella, and topped with a crispy golden brown breadcrumb topping! Chicken parmesan is a dish where chicken is coated in breadcrumbs, fried in oil until golden brown and crispy, topped with a tasty marinara sauce along with parmesan and mozzarella that’s all […]

The best, most apple-icious recipes that are a quick and easy way to enjoy apples this fall! One of my favourite things about fall is that it’s apple season! Apples are amazing for snacking on and they can be used as an ingredients in a wide variety of dishes both fresh and cooked. You really […]

Butternut Squash Peanut Turkey Curry Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 A Thai style curry with turkey and butternut squash! Print Recipe ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 1 pound ground turkey (or chicken) 1 onion, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 1 tablespoon garlic, grated/minced 1 tablespoon ginger, grated/minced […]

Quick and Easy Gnocchi Lasagna Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Gnocchi (potato dumplings) served in an Italian style tomato sauce with sausage topped with a lasagna style cheese mixture! Print Recipe ingredients For the gnocchi lasagna: 1 pound gnocchi (gluten-free for gluten-free) 1 tablespoon olive oil […]

Fall is officially here and that means that it is the perfect time to pull out some of my favourite fall recipes! During fall there is still plenty of amazing fresh produce around from apples to pears, pumpkins and other winter squash, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, etc. and there are just so many great ways […]

October the 15th is National Mushroom Day and since mushrooms are one of my favourite foods I took it as an excuse to roundup some of my tastiest mushroom recipes! Mushrooms are so versatile! You can use them in breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, hey wait a minute, I wonder if they can be used in […]

Sloppy joes with all of the flavours of Mississippi pot roast! Sloppy Joes are a favourite and this is a fun version based on the flavours of Mississippi pot roast. The pot roast is a simple one where you roast a piece of beef along with pepperoncini peppers and pickling juices, gravy and ranch seasoning; […]

A vegetable packed turkey and wild rice soup with a creamy pumpkin broth! This soup really screams fall with the pumpkin, apple cider, turkey, wild rice, and herbs and it’s hearty and super tasty! Everything starts out with cooking some veggies, onions, carrots, and celery, before adding garlic, thyme, sage, and rosemary. The broth is […]

Roasted Red Pepper Orzo Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Orzo pasta in a creamy roasted red pepper and feta sauce. Print Recipe ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 5 cups chicken broth (link) (or vegetable broth (link)) 2 roasted red […]

A smooth and creamy butternut squash soup! Fall is here with one of my favourite foods, butternut squash, and this easy butternut squash soup is a great way to enjoy it! This is a super simple soup that starts out with onions, carrot, celery, cubed butternut squash and broth, that are all simmered until the […]

The 50 top recipes for the best Thanksgiving meal; from breakfast, to snacks, and the turkey, to side dishes and dessert! I can hardly believe that it’s already that time of year but the holidays are upon us starting with Thanksgiving which is being celebrated next weekend in Canada! Of course that means that it […]

Some of the tastiest taco recipes on closetcooking.com! Authentic Mexican taco recipes; beef tacos, chicken tacos, shrimp tacos, quick and easy taco recipes. October the 4th is National Taco Day!!! I am a huge fan of tacos so I have a few taco recipes and for this special occasion I have rounded up some of […]

A tasty chicken pasta in a creamy peri peri sauce! Peri peri sauce is a sauce made with sweet roasted red peppers, spicy chilies and seasonings; it’s often used as a marinade for meats and it also works well as a sauce for pasta! This is a super simple pasta recipe with chicken, onions, red […]

A quick and easy fall chili with large chunks of butternut squash, chorizo sausage, and beans. Fall is here and one of my favourite ingredients is butternut squash which can be used in so many different recipes including this tasty butternut squash and chorizo chili. This is a pretty simple chili recipe with onions, bell […]

31 easy pumpkin recipes for October, one for each day in the month of pumpkins! Whether you roast your own pumpkin or use canned pumpkin puree these pumpkin recipes are perfect! Pumpkins are everywhere and it’s the perfect time to take advantage of them because they won’t last long. Although pumpkin pie seems to get […]

Greek Chicken Meatballs and Orzo Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 4 Tasty Greek style chicken meatballs served over a Mediterranean orzo! Print Recipe ingredients For the meatballs: 1 pound ground chicken 1 small onion, grated 2 tablespoons mint, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried mint) 2 tablespoons dill, […]

Chicken Bacon Ranch Burgers Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Chicken burger stuffed with the flavours of chicken bacon ranch! Print Recipe ingredients 1 pound ground chicken 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning* salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded […]

100 easy, family meals that are on the table in less than 20 minutes! Looking for some super quick meals for busy school days and nights’ I’ve got plenty of quick, easy and tasty recipes that fit the bill without sacrificing anything in the way of flavour! Not only that but you have lots of […]

Korean Fire Chicken (Buldak) with Cheese and Corn Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Spicy hot Korean chicken covered in mellowing melted cheese and sweet corn, the perfect balance of spicy, sweet and savoury! Print Recipe ingredients For the corn: 1 tablespoon butter (optional) 2 cups corn […]

Closet Cooking Cooking adventures in a small, closet sized, kitchen. – I came to realize that my meals were boring and that I had been eating the same few dishes over and over again for years. It was time for a change! I now spend my free time searching for, creating and trying tasty new […]

A variation on a chopped cheese sandwich with mozzarella and bruschetta tomatoes! Chopped cheese sandwiches, sandwiches with “chopped” ground beef, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo in a bun, are a favourite of mine and this is a slightly different take on them with a bruschetta theme. Bruschetta is a dish where bread is brushed […]

50+ quick and easy recipes ideas to enjoy some late summer produce including tomatoes, eggplant, squash, corn, grapes, cauliflower, etc. Summer is winding down and there is still plenty of time to enjoy some late summer produce including some of my favourites like tomatoes, eggplant, red peppers, corn, cauliflower, broccoli and green beans. In addition […]

Korean Potato Salad Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 A Korean style potato salad! Print Recipe ingredients 1 pound (~2 medium) russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1/4 cup persian cucumber, thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup carrot, thinly sliced 3 hard-boiled eggs, […]

A quick and easy grilled chicken that’s marinated in the flavours of caesar dressing! Chicken can be seasoned in so many different ways and this tasty chicken is marinated in a caesar salad dressing style marinade! The marinade is filled with the flavours from a caesar dressing (link) including garlic, anchovies, lemon, Worcestershire sauce, and […]

Chicken Caesar BLT Sandwich Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 A BLT (Bacon Lettuce and Tomato) sandwich with grilled chicken and a caesar salad! Print Recipe ingredients 2 cups romaine, thinly sliced 1/4 cup caesar dressing (link) 1/4 cup croutons, crumbled 1 tablespoon parmesan 4 buns/rolls (gluten-free for gluten-free) 1 pound […]

The best quick and easy chicken dinner recipes that take very little effort and are perfect for busy weeknights! Chicken is one of my go-to foods for when I want an easy meal, or better yet a quick and easy meal, and that’s because there are so many chicken recipes that are really easy and […]

Caesaroni (Caesar Pepperoni Pizza Sandwich) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 The combination of a pepperoni pizza and a caesar salad in sandwich form! Print Recipe ingredients 1 pound loaf bread (such as ciabatta), cut in half (top and bottom) (gluten-free for gluten-free) 1 cup pizza sauce […]

Quick and easy recipes for back to schools including snacks, and family friendly meals that cook up in no time, perfect dinners for busy school/work nights! Next week it will be back to school and that means more hectic and rushed breakfasts and dinners and dealing lunches and after school snacks so it’s a good […]

Chicken burger patties topped with melted cheese in garlic bread buns along with marinara sauce! In the summer I always enjoy a tasty burger and these chicken parmesan inspired burgers have been on my menu a lot lately. The basic idea here is chicken patties topped with melted cheese in buns with marinara sauce. The […]

Zucchini and Corn Pesto Orzo Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 A summery fresh pasta with zucchini, corn and plenty of basil pesto topped with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella! Print Recipe ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups chicken […]

Pepperoni Pizza Burger Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Beef and pepperoni patties topped with melted mozzarella and pepperoni in buns with pizza sauce! Print Recipe ingredients 1 pound ground beef (or chicken or turkey) 4 ounces pepperoni, thinly sliced 1/4 cup onion, grated (or finely diced) […]

Quick and easy recipes with only 6 ingredients, or less! Recipes with only a few ingredients that are super easy to make are great to have on hand for a last minute meal, busy weeknights, busy holidays, or even last minute entertaining. This is a collection of some of my favourite recipes with only 6 […]

Chicken green chili with summer zucchini and corn! Summer is the season of zucchini and this zucchini and corn green chicken chili is a great way to enjoy some! This is a pretty basic chicken chili recipe starting with onions, jalapeno, garlic, cumin, oregano, broth, salsa verde, chicken and beans, before adding summer’s bounty, zucchini […]

Grinder Salad Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 6 All of the flavours of a grinder in salad form! Print Recipe ingredients For the dressing: 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon oregano (or Italian seasoning) 1 small clove garlic, minced/grated 2 tablespoons parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated 1/2 teaspoon […]

The best cauliflower recipes! Quick, easy, healthy and most importantly, tasty cauliflower recipes! Cauliflower was a food that I had always thought was pretty bland and boring but recently I have discovered how exciting and versatile it can be; and I have become a little bit obsessed with it. It is a pretty healthy food […]

An egg based slice packed with bacon, cheddar cheese and bacon! I am a big fan of egg casseroles, quiches, and frittatas and slices are an amazing way to change things up a bit! Normally these recipes use the combination of eggs and milk (or cream, or cheese), which, when baked, firm up the dish, […]

Skewered grilled chicken crusted in butter, garlic, and parmesan with a hint of lemon! Summer is the time for grilling and these grilled chicken skewers with butter, garlic, parmesan and lemon are one of my favourites! This recipe is as simple as seasoning some chicken (I like a cajun seasoning), skewering it up, and grilling […]

The best recipes for grilled meat on a stick! Summer grilling at it’s best! Seasoned/marinated and skewered up beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, kebab/kebob that’s grilled to perfection! There’s nothing quite like grilled meat on a stick in the summer! I guess it’s the being on a stick part that gets me, it reminds me of […]

A summery sandwich with ranch pesto, turkey, bacon, avocado, lettuce, and havarti. Here’s another recipe with the classic chicken, bacon, and ranch combo, but it’s turkey this time and in a sandwich! This is a summery sandwich where deli sliced turkey is combined with avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and cheese with a generous slathering of […]

A collection of the best zucchini and summer squash recipes that are easy to make! Zucchini, aka courgette, a summer squash, has to be one of my favourite summer vegetables (technically a fruit) and that’s good because when you grow it you get a ton of it! Although it’s nice and easy to steam or […]

Tzatziki Potato Salad Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 A cool and creamy potato salad with a Tzatziki (Greek style cucumber) sauce and crumbled feta! Print Recipe ingredients 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, diced (optionally peeled) 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or plain greek yogurt) […]

Garlic Butter Zucchini and Tomato Pasta Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 A light, tasty, and summery pasta with fresh zucchini and tomatoes in a garlic butter sauce. Print Recipe ingredients 8 ounces pasta (gluten-free for gluten-free) 2 tablespoons butter 2 medium zucchinis, sliced 4 cloves garlic, […]

Smash burgers Elvis style with peanut butter, caramelized bananas and bacon! These burgers were inspired by one of Elvis’s favourite foods, a burger with peanut butter, bananas and bacon. I wouldn’t normally think about adding peanut butter or caramelized bananas to a burger, but they actually work really well! You can use your favourite burger […]

The best recipes summer appetizer and snacks that are perfect for hot summer days, eating outdoors, picnics, etc. With the warmer days here it’s always nice to have a list of goto snack or appetizer recipes on hand so that you are ready for any out doors events like barbecues, picnics, trips to the park, […]

Chicken Cheese Steak Sandwiches Prep Time: 10 minutes Marinate Time: 8 hours Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Chicken cheese steak sandwiches with onions, peppers and plenty of melted provolone cheese! Print Recipe ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons oil (or mayonnaise) 1 teaspoon […]

Ranch Grilled Chicken Prep Time: 5 minutes Marinate Time: 8 hours Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 Chicken marinated in ranch seasoning before cooking to perfection! Print Recipe ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, pounded thin 2 tablespoons olive oil (or mayonnaise) 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning (link) directions […]

A pasta salad with grilled chicken, bacon, ranch, tomatoes, and cheese! Chicken, bacon and ranch is a fabulous flavour combination that goes so well in a pasta salad! This is a pretty simple pasta salad with pasta, lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheddar cheese, chicken, bacon and the ranch dressing. You can use whatever cooked and sliced […]

The best salad recipes for summer! Quick and easy salad recipe ideas for cool and refreshing salads that are great for sides or a light meal! We’re in the middle of summer right now and summer is definitely the salad season! Salads are amazingly versatile in that they can contain so many different things from […]

Vinegar Coleslaw Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 16 A mayo-less coleslaw in a sweet and tangy vinegar dressing! Print Recipe ingredients 8 cups green cabbage, shredded or finely chopped 1 cup carrot, shredded of finely chopped 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup sugar (or honey) 1/4 […]

A quick and easy chicken in a tasty fresh homemade chimichurri sauce! Chimichurri is a green sauce made with fresh parsley, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and vinegar., and it’s great as a marinade for grilled meat! I usually make a chimichurri grilled steak but chicken is an amazing alternative! The recipe is as easy as […]

Chimichurri Chicken Sandwiches Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 Sandwiches filled with chimichurri chicken, roasted red peppers, mozzarella, avocado and arugula! Print Recipe ingredients directions Assemble the sandwiches and enjoy! Option: Replace the buns with sliced bread.Option: Use your favourite sandwich fillings! Nutrition Facts: Calories 481, Fat 36g (Saturated 10g, Trans […]

The best grilling recipes of all time! Sizzling hot and tasty recipes for the grill that are quick and super easy to make! It’s officially Summer and that means that grilling season is here! (Well, for those of us that were not willing to bundle up, get out and fire up the grill all winter […]

A mixture of Greek style herbs and spices to quickly season Greek style meals. Grocery stores are filled with premade spice blends but it’s pretty easy to make your own! Greek seasoning is one that I use often enough to like to have it on hand to quickly season Greek style recipes! This Greek style […]

Antipasto Salad (aka Chopped Italian Salad) Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 6 A salad filled with tasty antipasto ingredients! Print Recipe ingredients 6 cup lettuce, chopped 1 cup tomato, diced 1 cup artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup olives, sliced 1/4 cup red onion, sliced 1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced 1/2 cup […]

The best recipes for summer! Quick and easy recipes to enjoy summer produce, outdoor eating and recipes to help you keep cool! The first day of Summer was June 20 and I have thinking about all of my favourite summer recipes! Summer has to be the best time of the year as it’s just packed […]

All of the flavours of chicken bacon ranch chopped salad in a bun! Chopped sandwiches, where you take all of the sandwiches ingredients and chop them before throwing them into bread or a bun are a fun take on sandwiches, and these chopped chicken bacon ranch sandwiches are tasty! This sandwich is as easy as […]

Juicy chicken burgers with all of the flavours of chicken caesar salad! Burgers are one of my favourite summer time foods and I always enjoy fun burgers like these chicken caesar burgers! These burgers are inspired by a chicken caesar salad! The chicken patties contain many of the flavours in a caesar dressing including: parmesan, […]

A comprehensive guide to summer vacation long weekend recipes that are quick, easy, stress free and tasty! The first long weekend of the Summer is almost here! What better way to celebrate than with plenty of tasty food! When the weather is nice it’s hard to resist heading outdoors whether you are doing some grilling/barbecuing, […]

A Mexican style picadillo with beef, chilies and potatoes that’s super easy to make and perfect to enjoy with rice, in tortillas, tacos, etc. Picadillo is a traditional dish in many Latin American countries with different versions in different regions and this one is in the style of Mexican picadillo. This is a pretty simple, […]

Easy slow cooker shredded chicken with the flavours of barbacoa! Slowly braised beef barbacoa is one of my favourites and one day I was thinking: I wonder if it would work if you take all of the seasoning of beef barbacoa and simply throw them into a slow cooker with some chicken? I had to […]

Chicken Barbacoa Tacos Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 Barbacoa seasoned chicken tacos with guacamole, salsa verde, onions, and cilantro. Print Recipe ingredients 12 small corn tortillas, warmed 1 pound chicken barbacoa 1/2 cup onion, diced 1/4 cup guacamole 1/4 cup salsa verde 1/4 cup cilantro, torn […]

Quick and easy recipes to make dads Father’s Day special! Father’s Day is next weekend and if you are still looking some some recipe ideas to make this the tastiest Father’s Day ever, I’ve got you covered! Whether you are making dad the perfect breakfast, brunch, dinner or dessert I am sure that he will […]

Cheesy chili served in sloppy joe style sandwiches! Sloppy joe’s are sandwiches filled with ground beef in a tasty sauce that’s family friendly and fun, if a little messy. It’s so easy to change up the flavours of sloppy joe style sandwiches and this is a simple version with a cheesy beef and bean chili […]

Chicken enchilada style filling served reverse nacho style with the tortilla chips on top, covered with melted cheese. This is a fun meal where a chicken enchilada style filling is cooked in a skillet and tortilla chips are inserted into the top, before sprinkling on cheese and melting it. It’s kind of like nachos on […]

The best recipes for enjoying fresh summer strawberries! Quick and easy recipes for sweet strawberry recipes and savoury, desserts, mains, breakfasts, snacks, salads, sandwiches, etc. The summer strawberry season is in full swing and the grocery stores are filled with local strawberries! Strawberries are one of the foods that most remind me of summer and […]

A quick and easy skillet ground beef with all of the flavours of beef shawarma. Shawarma is one of my favourites and this is a super simple ground beef version that can be made in a skillet in less than 20 minutes. Making your own authentic style shawarma can take a bit of time so […]

Caramelized Banana Cheesecake Stuffed Coconut French Toast Casserole Prep Time: 10 minutes Soak Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Servings: 12 A french toast casserole filled with caramelized bananas and covered with toasted coconut flakes and coconut syrup. Print Recipe ingredients For the caramelized banana cheesecake filling: 1/4 […]

It’s often fun to change things up by serving breakfast for dinner! I mean who doesn’t love pancakes for dinner! I’m not talking about some lame toast and coffee breakfast or even a bowl of cereal breakfast but a hearty and tasty breakfast that you will look forward to having for dinner! Lots of breakfasts […]

Blueberry Almond Coffee Cake Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Servings: 12 A light, fluffy and moist blueberry coffee cake with notes of almond and citrus! Print Recipe ingredients For the cake: 1 1/2 cups, all-purpose flour 1/2 cup almond flour (or 1/2 cup all-purpose flour) 1 […]

A collection of the most amazing asparagus recipe! Ever! The local asparagus season is almost here which is great because it’s one of my favourite foods! Asparagus is one of the first vegetables to show up after a long cold winter so I always enjoy its arrival and eating plenty of it! It is a […]

A quick and easy meal with creamy orzo and fresh vegetables! Asparagus Risotto is one of my favourite spring meals but risotto takes a bit of time and effort to make so when I came across the idea of a creamy orzo with asparagus and peas, on Skinny Taste, I just had to try it. […]

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Tortellini Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 4 An easy one-pan tortellini with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach all in a creamy parmesan sauce. Print Recipe ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite sized pieces […]

Bacon and Goat Cheese Asparagus Frittata Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Servings: 6 A quick and easy baked egg casserole, or crustless quiche, with bacon, goat cheese, and asparagus! Print Recipe ingredients 4 strips bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 8 large eggs 1 cup cottage cheese 4 […]

The best Spring recipe to celebrate the season! Healthy and easy recipes highlighting local produce including asparagus, strawberries, fiddleheads, etc. It has officially been Spring for a while now but it’s just finally starting to feel like it! What’s more is that I am finally seeing some spring produce in the grocery stores and that […]

Hamburger Helper Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 A quick, easy and tasty homemade, from scratch, hamburger helper. Print Recipe ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 cup onion, diced 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (gluten-free for gluten-free) 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion […]

A collection of the most quintessential quinoa recipes! These quick and easy recipes include: salads, soups, cookies, desserts, breakfasts, chicken, vegetarian, etc. Sweet or savory’ I have been a fan of quinoa ever since I first came across it! Quinoa is a grain crop that is grown for it’s seeds and in addition to having […]

Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Orzo Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 4 A tasty chicken and artichoke pasta with parmesan, and sundried tomatoes. Print Recipe ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite sized pieces 1 small onion, diced […]

Garlic Butter Baked Salmon Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 Salmon topped with butter, garlic, parmesan and lemon and baked to perfection! Print Recipe ingredients 1 1/2 pound salmon fillet (or trout) 4 tablespoons butter, softened or melted 4 cloves garlic minced 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), […]

Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Servings: 12 A super moist and tender ricotta cake with an amazing lemon flavour! Print Recipe ingredients 3/4 cups (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 15 ounces ricotta cheese 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon […]

A collection of quick and easy recipes for the perfect Mother’s Day celebration! Mother’s Day is coming and a great way to show her how much you care is with some home cooking! Start the day off right for mom with breakfast in bed or a special brunch and then keep things going with some […]

A creamy and smoky chipotle chili sauce that’s packed with flavour! Chipotle mayo, the simple combination of chipotle chilies in adobo sauce mixed into mayonnaise, is one of my favourite condiments and this is a kicked up version with added seasonings! Chipotle chilies have an amazing warm smokiness to them that pairs beautifully with cool […]

Big fat burritos stuffed with seasoned beef, rice, beans, guac, creamy chipotle sauce and plenty of melted cheese! Takeout burritos seem to be all over the place these days, but it’s so easy to make absolutely amazing burritos at home! These are super simple beef burritos with the main ingredient being either barbacoa ground beef […]

Closet Cooking celebrates 17 years of sharing tasty food and recipes! I can’t believe that we’re already at another year! It was a tasty year filled with plenty of new and fun recipes! As I look back over the recipes shared in the last year I see a wonderful variety of: mains, sides, appetizers, desserts, […]

The definitive collection of the best Mexican style recipes to to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Quick and easy Mexican recipes from appetizers to meals, breakfasts, desserts and everything in between, that can be made at home! Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner! Cinco de Mayo is a day celebrated in both the US […]

Barbacoa Ground Beef Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 All of the flavours of slow roasted barbacoa beef in a quick and easy ground beef form! Print Recipe ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, diced 2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, chopped (or to taste) 4 […]

Sweet potatoes stuffed with beans, peppers, corn, and enchilada sauce and topped with plenty of melted cheese! With Cinco de Mayo coming up I have been looking at some recipes to enjoy, and these Mexican style stuffed sweet potatoes are near the top of my list! There is something magical about combining the sweetness of […]

A collection of the best avocado recipes from easy dinners, to desserts, snacks, appetizers, salads, tacos, burritos, sandwiches, sauces , pastas, and everything in between! Avocados are one of my absolute favourite foods and since I was thinking about them the other day I thought that I would roundup a few of my favourite recipes! […]

Italian Wedding Soup Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Servings: 6 A soup with the marriage of meat and vegetables; meatballs and onions, carrots, celery and spinach. Print Recipe ingredients For the meatballs: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (or pork, or sausage) 1 small onion, grated 2 cloves garlic, […]

A quick and easy chicken stroganoff with mushrooms, paprika, dill, and sour cream! Normally when I think about stroganoff I think about beef but chicken also works really well! Stroganoff is a dish where the meat is in a sauce made with onions, mushrooms, paprika, mustard and sour cream and it’s often served over egg […]

The best vegetarian recipes for quick, easy and tasty meatless Mondays! Are you ready to try a Meatless Monday’ The idea is to eat one meal a week without meat. Now don’t get me wrong I could never give up things like BACON, steaks, burgers, etc. but I do find that I eat a lot […]

A simple and tasty fried rice with chili crisp oil! Fried rice is a quick and easy meal and it gets even better with a hit of chili crisp oil! Chili crisp oil is a popular condiment these days consisting of oil with chilies, and other tasty and crispy ingredients! It’s great with fried eggs […]

Chicken Alfredo Soup Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 6 Chicken noodle soup with a creamy alfredo style broth! Print Recipe ingredients 4 tablespoons butter (or olive oil) 1 cup onion, diced 1 cup carrot, diced 1 cup celery, diced 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped 4 tablespoons flour (or […]

Quick, easy, healthy and tasty 30 minutes meals – meals that are ready in less than 30 minutes! Very often we are extremely busy and it seems like we don’t have the time to cook a proper meal but there are plenty of quick, easy and tasty recipes that can be made in 30 minutes […]

The best ways to enjoy your Easter leftovers from the roast ham (or turkey, or lamb, etc.) to the hard boiled eggs and everything in between! As much as I enjoy a roast dinner for the holidays I usually have more fun coming up with tasty ways to enjoy the leftovers! Ham is a common […]

Broccoli and Cheese Pasta Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 A quick and easy pasta with broccoli and plenty of melted cheese! Print Recipe ingredients 1 pound pasta (gluten-free for gluten-free) 3 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (rice […]