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Grilled bone-in rib steaks. Thanks to the variable infrared sear burner on my Hestan we were enjoying medium rare steaks with perfect char marks in just a few short minutes. Hope y’all had a wonderful day! #grillmarks #steak #grilling #grill #summergrilling #Hestan @HestanHome @ontariobeef

Mezze platter Monday! Roasted cauliflower, onions, broccolini, tomatoes, jalapeños & olives, served with a roasted garlic & jalapeño hummus, roasted red peppers & mushrooms and seared souvlaki marinated pork chops. #porkrecipes #hummus #mezzeplatter #HestanNanoBond #Hestan

Minutes after the skies opened up with a downpour, I was left with this gorgeous view to go out and grill. A simple, but delicious meal of grilled chicken & vegetable skewers. Served with rice, Greek salad, warm naan and garlicky tzatziki. No plated image tonight. Just wanted to show how nice my @HestanHome grill looks during a sunset! 🔥 #grilling #HestanHome #grillwithhestan

Grilling a turkey, as flakes of snow fall, on this gorgeous February day! ❄️🔥💧 #FlamesBeatSnow We love turkey year round and thought this a perfect opportunity to make a meal to share with my parents, mother-in-law and aunt. Carving and porch delivery tomorrow. Have a great weekend my friends! 🍷 @HestanHome #grilledturkey #turkey #grilled #Hestan

Elaine & I enjoyed this holiday Monday with a long walk followed by some crispy & sticky grilled chicken wings! Thankful for the stadium lights on the @Hestan grill for taking all of the guess work out of grilling in the dark! 💡 👍👍 #wintergrilling

Have a little fun around the dinner table as you get your hands dirty digging into bowls full of deliciousness! We LOVE mussels in a flavourful sauce, but it’s sad to see the sauce left in the bowl or pot, then discarded. So, I’ve added broth, kale & shrimp and turned mussels, into “mussels & shrimp soup!” No one ever leaves soup in a bowl, so problem solved! Spicy Mussels and Shrimp “Soup”

Local, grass fed angus t-bones, blistered shishito peppers, baked sweet potato fries & sautéed onions. Fun fact... the sear burner on the @Hestan grill gets so hot, that I cooked the steaks wit the lid open, in a -9°C/16°F weather. 🔥🥩👌 #steaks #tbonesteaks #steakandfries

“Faux-fried chicken”, served with hot sauce, pickles, spicy corn salad & smoked honey. The chicken is marinated overnight in buttermilk, hot sauce, thyme, garlic and onions. Then coated in crushed @kelloggs corn flakes, parmesan & thyme and baked at 385°F convection bake for about 45 minutes in my @HestanHome range. The salad is a mix of corn, jalapeños, red onions, roasted ped peppers, & cilantro tossed with apple cider vinegar, hot sauce & oil. Have a great evening!

It is Lunar New Year’s Eve (a day early) at the Nook. 🥢 I really miss going out for dim sum or Peking duck, so I always have a stash of items on hand to quell my cravings. Smoked duck breast, BBQ duck meatballs, spicy shrimp, 4 types of dumplings, bok choy, Chinese broccoli, spicy slaw, quick pickled radishes, jasmine rice, plus 3 sauces for dipping. Wishing everyone celebrating a wonderful New Year, filled with health, happiness & prosperity. 🧧

Grilled Chimichurri Lamb Chops with Griddled (Spanish’ish) Rice & Veggies. This meal is perfect for outdoor get-togethers. All the prep is done ahead of time, so you are not hidden away in the kitchen. Then you spend 15 minutes at the grill while still interacting with your guests. #GrillWithHestan #Hestan #GrilledLambChops #lamb #lambrecipes #lampchops #grilled

Stuffed peppers using this week’s leftovers. Rice from Wednesday, pizza sauce, cut up onions, peppers, chilies and mozzarella from Tuesday, added some frozen ground beef, garlic, spices and Parmesan, seasoned the beef with soy sauce and worcestershire sauce, baked at 365°F (convect roast) on my for 40 minutes.

Grilled piri-piri chicken with lemon-garlic-dill fingerling potatoes cooked in the chicken drippings, beta sweet carrots, and roasted fennel, onions & tomatoes on the vine. Grilling chicken on the top rack allows me to catch all those delicious drippings to flavour potatoes or vegetables.

This sticky, slightly sweet & spicy glazed chicken dish is sure to be a hit with the entire family. I use thighs because they are my favourite part of the chicken for tender flavourful meat… and I have finally converted my wife to join me on the dark (meat) side!

Linguine and clams (or linguine alle vongole) is a classic worth revisiting, over and over! Simple, inexpensive ingredients, shown a little love in preparation will deliver a soul satisfying meal every time. #pastarecipe #clams #easypasta #linguinerecipes @HestanCulinary @HestanHome #hestan

A very large roaster chicken, cooked on the rotisserie. I’ve been wanting to test out the rotisserie on my new @Hestan grill, so I picked up this very large, local chicken, dry rubbed it and let it sit in the fridge overnight. Then simply cooked it on low and let nature take its course. #AbsolutelyDelicious #rotisseriechicken #chicken #Hestan #grill

#NewYear #NewGrill I’m looking forward to giving this grill a proper workout this year! Very proud to be partnering with @HestanHome and unveiling this Hestan Outdoor 36" Grill on Tower Cart in Pacific Fog. #grill #outdoorkitchen #outdoorkitchengoals #dreamgrill

Grilled Lobster with herb garlic butter and Oysters Rockefeller with mignonette sauce & hot sauce. First cook on the @hestanhome grill took advantage of the rotisserie burner that doubles as broiler, to finish crisping up the breadcrumbs on the oysters. Not a bad first grill at all! 👌 @Hestan #grilledlobsterrecipes #grilledlobster #grilledoysters #grill #oysters

#NewYear #NewGrill I’m looking forward to giving this grill a proper workout this year! Very proud to be partnering with @HestanHome and unveiling this Hestan Outdoor 36" Grill on Tower Cart in Pacific Fog.

An intimate Christmas dinner for two. No, not his & hers turkeys! After taking mom & dad brunch and dinner, dropping off a few dinners, stopping by the beach for a glass of wine and dropping a bottle of wine off to each of my brothers, we returned home to enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner with all the fixings. Saved some leftovers to enjoy a sandwich and a glass of wine wine my boys, huddled around heaters, tomorrow. @Hestan #HestanRange #roastedturkeys #turkeydinner #christmasdinner

Happy Holidays from the (indoor) Nook!🌲🎅🏻✨ Do you incorporate #christmasdecor into your kitchen? #holidaydecorating @HestanHome #hestanathome

Seared scallops with a chive Pico de Gallo (red onions, jalapeños, garlic, tomatoes, s&p, lime juice and chives). @HestanCulinary @HestanHome #HestanCulinary #Hestan #HestanNanoBond #searedscallops

Seared scallops with a chive Pico de Gallo (red onions, jalapeños, garlic, tomatoes, s&p, lime juice and chives). @HestanHome @HestanCulinary #scallops #picodegallo #Hestan #HestanNanoBond #bluekitchen #kitchenideas #kitcheninspiration

Stuffed a clementine & rosemary into the cavity, pricked & salted the skin, then cooked on the convection roast setting of my @hestanhome duel fuel range. Skin was crispy, meat was moist, tender & delicious. I’ve been cooking with this new range for a few months now and the convection roast setting has quickly become a favourite of mine. The fans and the heat sources combine to create the perfect air bath to beautifully cook meals like a pro! #duck #dreamrange #Hestan

I’m excited to partner with @HestanHome & thrilled to have a range that’s not only stunning but built with attention to every detail required to execute delicious meals in the comfort of my kitchen! In addition to the quality materials and incredible design, the Hestan Dual Fuel Range and Ventilation Chimney are available in 12 amazing colours! We chose Pacific Fog. #colourfulkitchen #bluekitchen #kitchenideas #kitchencolourcombinations #Hestan

Mezze platter Monday! Roasted cauliflower, onions, broccolini, tomatoes, jalapeños & olives, served with a roasted garlic & jalapeño hummus, roasted red peppers & mushrooms and seared souvlaki marinated pork chops. #porkrecipes #hummus #mezzeplatter #HestanNanoBond #Hestan

A spicy Shakshuka is one of our favourite brunches, lunches, or weeknight dinners. It started with some red onions, fennel, jalapeños, 3 colours of sweet peppers & garlic. Added some tomato paste, dried oregano, s&p, paprika & cayenne. Next, a jar of passata, chick peas and a few dashes of hot sauce, then let it lightly bubble away to make the sauce. #easydinner #brunch @HestanCulinary #HestanNanoBond #healthymeals #shakshuka #foodphotography

Braised leg of lamb with leeks, onions, potatoes & carrots. Cooked in my @hestanculinary 5 qt. Essential pan, a perfect Easter meal!

The combination of sweet live Manila clams, fresh wild shrimp, garlic, white wine, cilantro, pepper flakes & lemon wedges, creates a light, fresh and very flavourful pasta dish… ready in just 25 minutes! #HestanCulinary #CopperBond

Linguine and clams (or linguine alle vongole) is a classic worth revisiting, over and over! Simple, inexpensive ingredients, shown a little love in preparation will deliver a soul satisfying meal every time.

I have to say that this Cioppino is the best soup/stew I’ve ever had.It has many of the usual suspects found in a Cioppino, but what took this over the top (for my humble taste buds) was the homemade lobster stock I pulled from the freezer! Cioppino (Fisherman’s Stew)

Have a little fun around the dinner table as you get your hands dirty digging into bowls full of deliciousness! We LOVE mussels in a flavourful sauce, but it’s sad to see the sauce left in the bowl or pot, then discarded. So, I’ve added broth, kale & shrimp and turned mussels, into “mussels & shrimp soup!” No one ever leaves soup in a bowl, so problem solved! @HestanCulinary @HestanHome

A skillet of honey-harissa-garlic-lime-cilantro shrimp is a perfect weeknight meal! Make lettuce wraps with carrots, celery, cucumbers, jalapeños, cilantro & shrimp, or mix the shrimp into a pot of rice, or simply top a salad with the shrimp! #Hestan #shrimp #shrimprecipe @HestanCulinary

Have a little fun around the dinner table as you get your hands dirty digging into bowls full of deliciousness! We LOVE mussels in a flavourful sauce, but it’s sad to see the sauce left in the bowl or pot, then discarded. So, I’ve added broth, kale & shrimp and turned mussels, into “mussels & shrimp soup!” No one ever leaves soup in a bowl, so problem solved! Spicy Mussels and Shrimp “Soup”

Local, grass fed angus t-bones, blistered shishito peppers, baked sweet potato fries & sautéed onions. Fun fact... the sear burner on the @Hestan grill gets so hot, that I cooked the steaks wit the lid open, in a -9°C/16°F weather. 🔥🥩👌 #steaks #tbonesteaks #steakandfries

It is Lunar New Year’s Eve (a day early) at the Nook. 🥢 I really miss going out for dim sum or Peking duck, so I always have a stash of items on hand to quell my cravings. Smoked duck breast, BBQ duck meatballs, spicy shrimp, 4 types of dumplings, bok choy, Chinese broccoli, spicy slaw, quick pickled radishes, jasmine rice, plus 3 sauces for dipping. Wishing everyone celebrating a wonderful New Year, filled with health, happiness & prosperity. 🧧

If you want to up your charcuterie/cheese/mezze board offering, try warming a selection of olives in evoo with orange (or clementine) peel, fresh rosemary, pepper flakes and s&p. Trust me it's worth the few extra minutes it takes to make this! Warm Olives with Rosemary & Clementine Peel

Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 strips of thick cut bacon, chopped 3 leeks, white & light green parts, sliced and well washed (12-14 oz) 4 medium yellow potatoes (skin on), washed and diced 6 cups of hot vegetable stock 2 sprigs of rosemary, leaves removed (about 2 …

Linguine and clams (or linguine alle vongole) is a classic worth revisiting, over and over! Simple, inexpensive ingredients, shown a little love in preparation will deliver a soul satisfying meal every time. #pastarecipe #clams #easypasta #linguinerecipes @HestanCulinary @HestanHome

I marinated the chicken thighs in yogurt, spices, ginger & garlic for 20 hours before grilling them. Made the sauce of onions, garlic, ginger, long chilies, garam masala, Kashmiri red chili powder, hot paprika, fresh Methi leaves, tomatoes & cream, then added the chicken in to finish cooking. Served over basmati rice, topped with fresh cilantro, alongside naan. It was so good! #chickentikkamasala #chickenrecipes #grilledchicken @HestanCulinary @HestanHome #Hestan

I have to say that this Cioppino (Fisherman’s Stew) is the best soup/stew I’ve ever had. It has many of the usual suspects found in a Cioppino: onions, shallots, fennel, fennel seeds, garlic, red pepper flakes, s&p, tomato paste, white wine, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, wild shrimp, clams, squid… but what took this over the top (for my humble taste buds) was the homemade lobster stock I pulled from the freezer! #Cioppino #fishermansstew #fishrecipes #HestanCulinary #comfortfood @HestanCulinary

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Eggs Benedict for brunch. A potato pancake base (leftover mash potatoes, chives & habanero Havarti), double smoked bacon, poached free range eggs, with duck yolk hollandaise. Served with a baby red butter lettuce, candied pecans and pomegranate salad. #brunch #duckeggs #eggsbenedict #hollandaise All made in my @HestanCulinary NanoBond 10-piece set.

Seared scallops with a chive Pico de Gallo (red onions, jalapeños, garlic, tomatoes, s&p, lime juice and chives). @HestanCulinary @HestanHome #HestanCulinary #Hestan #HestanNanoBond #searedscallops

This roasted vegetable soup started out as a way to clean up some odds and sods of vegetables I had in the kitchen... but after my mother proclaimed this to be one of her favourite soups ever, I figured I’d better write the recipe so that I can recreate it for her again.

Most of the soups that I make are first for my parents, and second for Elaine and me. This one combines potatoes which are my mother’s favourite and bacon which is my father’s absolute favourite… he’ll eat it on anything or on its own, but it’s a super treat in a hearty soup. The leeks and rosemary add the layers of flavour that Elaine and I appreciate. A delicious soup on a cool evening, with fresh warm bread for dipping. #HestanCulinary #HestanHome #copperpot

Baked portobellos with blue cheese, mozzarella, grana padano, garlic & sage and tomatoes, over pappardelle. A quick, easy and delicious meal to end the week! #meatless #pasta #easyrecipe #HestanCulinary

Seared bone-in venison chops with mushroom-thyme pan gravy. A local butcher set aside his last 4 chops for us and I’m so grateful that he did! These were so tender and flavourful... and the gravy was perfect on a cool fall evening! Check my IG post/reel for BTS. #HestanCulinary #Venison #VenisonChops

A little inspo for #Thanksgiving or #Christmas (which is rapidly approaching!) Last week I made a delicious little #turkey (14.5 lbs) for Canadian Thanksgiving and delivered it to family, since we couldn’t have anyone over. (Cooking directions in my IG post) I believe the rounded shape of the wok, focuses the heat directly on the sides of the bird to create even browning. Oh, btw... the #HestanCulinary woks have FLAT bottoms... please don’t try this with rounded bottom woks! #HestanHome #wok

I have to say that this Cioppino (Fisherman’s Stew) is the best soup/stew I’ve ever had. It has many of the usual suspects found in a Cioppino: onions, shallots, fennel, fennel seeds, garlic, red pepper flakes, s&p, tomato paste, white wine, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, wild shrimp, clams, squid… but what took this over the top (for my humble taste buds) was the homemade lobster stock I pulled from the freezer! #Cioppino #fishermansstew #fishrecipes #HestanCulinary #comfortfood

Pizza night. Top: Pizza Diavola’ish - Tomato sauce, Buffalo mozzarella, spicy salami, basil, chilies, black olives. Bottom: Napoli Dynamite’ish - Hot leek sausage, olives, pickled peperoncino, roasted red peppers, Buffalo mozzarella, parmesan, sea salt, tomato sauce. Which would you choose? Top ⬆️ OR Bottom ⬇️ #oonioven #pizza #ooni #pizzanight @oonihq

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Sizzling Steak Fajitas. Trimmed the fat and crosshatched a couple of striploins, then marinated for 2.5 hours before searing on a cast iron in the @oonihq outdoor oven. While the steaks rested, sautéed the onions, and cooked down the peppers, before serving everything on the sizzling cast iron with Pico de Gallo, guacamole and sour cream. #ooni #oonioven #fajitas #castironrecipes #beef #beefrecipes

My wife asked me to recreate one of her favourite pizzeria pies. The NAPOLI DYNAMITE from @makerpizza. I used hot leek sausage, green olives, pickled jalapeños, roasted red peppers, Buffalo mozzarella, parmesan, �sea salt, & seasoned passata. We both agree it was a success and I will definitely make it again! 🔥🍕👍👍 @oonihq

As my mother says at the end of this reel, “Happy National Pizza Day!” Her favourite pizza is a Hawaiian! 🍕🍍 So we put together a sweet little pie with heart shaped pineapple 💛, ham 🧡& mozzarella 🤍 for a curb side pick up. Hope you enjoyed #NationalPizzaDay as much as they did! 😂 @Ooni Pizza Ovens

Pizza night! Poached pears, blue cheese, prosciutto and arugula. Hope you’re all having the best weekend! 🍾🥂 #ooni #pizza #pizzaoven

Since I love lamb and enjoy Harissa, I was quite excited to try these neck fillets for the first time. Mind you, I was shocked how hard it was to find them, considering I live in one of the most multicultural municipalities on the globe! After calling a number of butchers we finally found someone who knew what they were and was willing to cut some for us. #ooni #oonified @oonihq #lambrecipes #flatbread #harissa

Lobster tails grilled in a pizza oven on a cast iron pan. Cast Iron Lobster Tails & Wild Shrimp in the Ooni outdoor oven. It’s a great combination of baking & broiling as the heat rolls down from the top of the oven. Lemon, garlic and honey bring delicious flavours to these succulent seafood treasures! #Lobstertails #lobsterrecipes #ooni #oonified #shrimp #shellfishrecipes