Chicken Cheesesteak Pasta – Closet Cooking
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…
Mexican Style Skillet Chicken and Zucchini
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…
Basil Pesto Chicken Pasta – Closet Cooking
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…
50+ Late Summer Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
Quick and Easy Chicken Dinners
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…
Garlic Butter Zucchini – Closet Cooking
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…
Grinder Pasta Salad – Closet Cooking
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…
Zucchini Cornbread – Closet Cooking
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…
Honey Sriracha Grilled Chicken – Closet Cooking
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…
Quick and Easy Back to School Recipes
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…
Mexican Street Corn and Zucchini
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…
Cajun Honey Mustard Sauce – Closet Cooking
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…
Cajun Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken
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…
Cauliflower Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
Southwest Turkey Burgers with Zucchini
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…
BBQ Chicken Stuffed Zucchini – Closet Cooking
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…
Hot Honey Buffalo Chicken Salad
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…
Hot Honey Buffalo Chicken – Closet Cooking
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…
Grilled Meat on a Stick
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…
Summer Appetizers – Closet Cooking
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…
BBQ Chicken, Street Corn and Chipotle Roast Sweet Potatoes Bowls
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…
Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich – Closet Cooking
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…
Dill Pickle Ranch Chicken Skewers
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…
Zucchini and Feta Slices – Closet Cooking
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…
Zucchini Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
Tzatziki Chicken Salad – Closet Cooking
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…
Crunchy Chicken Satay Salad with Crispy Chili Rice and Peanut Dressing
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…
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich – Closet Cooking
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…
Beef Shawarma Hummus – Closet Cooking
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…
Bruschetta Burgers – Closet Cooking
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…
Reuben Pasta Salad – Closet Cooking
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…
Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad – Closet Cooking
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…
BBQ Chicken and Mexican Street Corn Salad Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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…
Monterey Chicken Sandwich – Closet Cooking
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…
Asparagus and Dill Frittata – Closet Cooking
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…
Kung Pao Ground Chicken – Closet Cooking
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…
Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowls – Closet Cooking
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…
Chicken and Asparagus Stir-fry – Closet Cooking
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…
Chicken Piccata Meatballs – Closet Cooking
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,…
Greek Chicken Orzo – Closet Cooking
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…
Asparagus Pesto Pasta – Closet Cooking
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…
Potato Salad – Closet Cooking
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…
Crispy Chicken Bruschetta – Closet Cooking
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:…
Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice Soup
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…
Crispy Baked Caesar Chicken – Closet Cooking
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…
Gochujang Pasta Alfredo – Closet Cooking
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…
Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes – Closet Cooking
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…
Taco Chopped Cheese Sandwich – Closet Cooking
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…
Happy 18th Birthday Closet Cooking!
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…
Ground Beef Birria Chili – Closet Cooking
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…
Cheesy Ground Chicken Fajita Pasta
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…
Migas – Closet Cooking
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…
Spinach and Feta Quinoa – Closet Cooking
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,…
Baked Chicken Parmesan – Closet Cooking
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…
Pasta e Ceci (Chickpea Pasta)
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…
Beef and Vegetable Soup – Closet Cooking
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…
Greek Style Spaghetti (Makaronia Me Kima)
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…
Creamy Beef Gnocchi – Closet Cooking
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…
Sweet Potato and Chorizo Chowder
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…
Italian Style Chili – Closet Cooking
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…
Meatball Soup – Closet Cooking
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…
One-Pan Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Pasta
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…
Skillet Chicken and Gravy – Closet Cooking
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…
Cheesy Beef and Potato Soup
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…
Green Chili Chicken Noodle Soup
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…
Cajun Sloppy Joes – Closet Cooking
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…
Creamy Cajun Chicken – Closet Cooking
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 Red Beans and Rice
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…
Sauerkraut Soup (Kapusniak) – Closet Cooking
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…
Lasagna Soup – Closet Cooking
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…
Ground Beef Alfredo Pasta – Closet Cooking
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…
Mini Chocolate Cheesecake for Two
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…
Chicken Shawarma Nachos – Closet Cooking
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…
Creamy Ranch Dill Pickle Dip
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!…
Hawaiian Pizza Dip – Closet Cooking
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…
Ground Beef and Broccoli – Closet Cooking
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…
Chipotle Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quinoa Salad
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…
Crispy Baked Caesar Chicken Wraps
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…
Crispy Baked Caesar Chicken Strips
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)…
Hot Honey Harissa Vinaigrette – Closet Cooking
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…
Hot Honey Harissa Chicken Bowl
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…
Roasted Jalapeno Whipped Feta – Closet Cooking
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…
Hot Honey Harissa Chicken – Closet Cooking
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…
Decadent Dips – Closet Cooking
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…
Tzatziki Chickpea Salad – Closet Cooking
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,…
Skillet Chicken Shawarma and Rice
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…
NEW Cookbook! The Best of Closet Cooking 2025
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…
Hot Honey Chili Crisp Baked Feta
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…
Roasted Garlic Asiago Dip – Closet Cooking
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…
One-Pan Cheesy Beef Enchilada Pasta
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…
Coconut Toffee Crunch Cookies – Closet Cooking
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…
The Best Pasta Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
Beef Giouvetsi (Braised Beef and Orzo)
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…
Sweet Potato Beef Stew – Closet Cooking
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…
Fruitcake (Christmas Cake) – Closet Cooking
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…
Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
Black Friday eCookbook Sale – Closet Cooking
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…
Thanksgiving Main Course Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
Candied Sweet Potatoes – Closet Cooking
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…
Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes – Closet Cooking
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!…
Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
Pumpkin Whipped Feta Dip – Closet Cooking
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…
Turkey Stuffing Meatloaf – Closet Cooking
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…
Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
Garlic Butter Parmesan Rice – Closet Cooking
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!…
Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
Potatoes Romanoff – Closet Cooking
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…
Slow Cooker Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
White Pasta e Fagioli Soup
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…
Greek Style Beef and Eggplant Rice (aka Moussaka Rice)
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…
100 Game Day Snacks – Closet Cooking
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…
Apple and Cheddar Chicken Chili
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…
Chicken Parmesan Pasta – Closet Cooking
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…
Apple-icious Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
Butternut Squash Peanut Turkey Curry
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)…
Quick and Easy Gnocchi Lasagna
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…
50 Fabulous Fall Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
Magical Mushroom Recipes – Closet Cooking
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,…
Mississippi Sloppy Joes – Closet Cooking
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…
Pumpkin and Turkey Wild Rice Soup
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…
Roasted Red Pepper Orzo – Closet Cooking
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…
Korean Fire Chicken Sandwich – Closet Cooking
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…
20 Minute Meals – Closet Cooking
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…
Chicken Bacon Ranch Burgers – Closet Cooking
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…
Butternut Squash Soup – Closet Cooking
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…
Greek Chicken Meatballs and Orzo
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…
50 Essential Thanksgiving Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
31 Perfect Pumpkin Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
Butternut Squash and Chorizo Chili
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…
Creamy Peri Peri Chicken Pasta
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…
Tasty Tacos Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
Ranch Grilled Chicken – Closet Cooking
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…
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
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,…
Super Summer Salads – Closet Cooking
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…
Vinegar Coleslaw – Closet Cooking
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,…
Grilled Chimichurri Chicken – Closet Cooking
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 Chicken Sandwiches – Closet Cooking
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…
Get Your Grill On! – Closet Cooking
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…
Greek Seasoning – Closet Cooking
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…
Antipasto Salad (aka Chopped Italian Salad)
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…
Summer Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
Chopped Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich
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,…
Chicken Caesar Burgers – Closet Cooking
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…
Summer Holiday Long Weekend Recipes
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…
Mexican Picadillo – Closet Cooking
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…
Slow Cooker Chicken Barbacoa – Closet Cooking
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…
Chicken Barbacoa Tacos – Closet Cooking
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…
Father’s Day Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
Skillet Chicken Enchiladas Nachos – Closet Cooking
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…
Chili Cheese Sloppy Joes – Closet Cooking
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…
Strawberry Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
20 Minute Skillet Beef Shawarma
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…
Caramelized Banana Cheesecake Stuffed Coconut French Toast Casserole
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…
Breakfast for Dinner Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
Blueberry Almond Coffee Cake – Closet Cooking
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:…
Asparagus Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
Creamy Orzo with Asparagus and Peas
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 Tuscan Chicken Tortellini – Closet Cooking
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…
Bacon and Goat Cheese Asparagus Frittata
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…
Spring Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
Homemade Hamburger Helper – Closet Cooking
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…
Quintessential Quinoa Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Orzo
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…
Garlic Butter Baked Salmon – Closet Cooking
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)…
Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake – Closet Cooking
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,…
Mother’s Day Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
Chipotle Sauce – Closet Cooking
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…
Beef Burritos – Closet Cooking
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!…
Happy 17th Birthday Closet Cooking!
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…
Cinco de Mayo Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
Barbacoa Ground Beef – Closet Cooking
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…
Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes – Closet Cooking
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…
Amazing Avocado Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
Italian Wedding Soup – Closet Cooking
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…
Chicken Stroganoff – Closet Cooking
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…
Meatless Mondays – Closet Cooking
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…
Chili Crisp Fried Rice – Closet Cooking
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…
Chicken Alfredo Soup – Closet Cooking
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…
30 Minute Meals – Closet Cooking
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…
Broccoli and Cheese Pasta – Closet Cooking
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…
Easter Leftovers Recipes – Closet Cooking
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…
30 Amazing Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
The best grilled cheese sandwich recipes ever! A perfectly grilled/toasted cheese sandwich is one of the best things in life and a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich is even better! April is National Grilled Cheese Month and I have 30 amazing…
Italian Pot Roast (Straccato) – Closet Cooking
A slow braised Italian style pot roast in a tasty tomato sauce. Pot roasts are among my favourite meals and this Italian style pot roast is just packed with flavour! This recipe is super simple! You brown the beef, cook…
Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole with Honey Mustard Sauce
Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole with Honey Mustard Sauce Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Servings: 8 A ham and cheese breakfast casserole smothered in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. Print Recipe…
80 Easter Recipes – Closet Cooking
The best recipes to celebrate Easter dinner! From easy mains like ham to strawberry desserts, carrot side dishes, asparagus eggs, etc. Easter is coming up and that means that it is time to start thinking about your menu! The Easter…
Greek Lemon Rice – Closet Cooking
Greek Lemon Rice Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 4 A simple, fresh lemon-y rice with plenty of fresh herbs! Print Recipe ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup onion, diced 4 green…
Creamy Tomato Italian Sausage Pasta
Creamy Tomato Italian Sausage Pasta Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 A quick and easy pasta dish with Italian sausage in a creamy tomato sauce! Print Recipe ingredients 8 ounces of pasta…
Succulent Shrimp Recipes – Closet Cooking
A collection of the best shrimp recipes around! The tastiest ways to enjoy succulent shrimp every day! Shrimp is one of my favourite foods and I was thinking that it was about time to roundup some of my best shrimp…
Thousand Island Dressing – Closet Cooking
Thousand Island Dressing Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Servings: 16(~1 cup or 16 1 tablespoon servings) An American style dressing/condiment consisting of mayonnaise, ketchup and sweet pickle relish. Print Recipe ingredients 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup sour…
Reuben Quesadillas – Closet Cooking
Reuben Quesadillas Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 1 A reuben sandwich done quesadilla style with corned beef, sauerkraut, russian dressing and plenty of melted swiss cheese. Print Recipe ingredients directions Heat a…
Russian Dressing – Closet Cooking
Russian Dressing Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Servings: 16(~1 cup or 16 1 tablespoon servings) An American style dressing/condiment consisting of mayonnaise, ketchup, and spices, often including spicy ones like horseradish an chilies. Print Recipe ingredients 1/4…
Cuban Reuben – Closet Cooking
The magical combination of the cuban and reuben sandwiches; corned beef, ham, pickles, mustard, sauerkraut, and russian dressing in a grilled cheese sandwich with plenty of melted swiss cheese! This sandwich combines all of the best things for two great…
Potato and Cabbage Soup – Closet Cooking
Potato and Cabbage Soup Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 6 An Irish style potato soup with plenty of vegetables and bacon! Print Recipe ingredients 8 ounces bacon, cut into 1 inch slices…
St Patrick’s Day Recipes – Closet Cooking
The best Irish recipes to celebrate St Patrick’s Day! St Patrick’s Day is coming and that means that it is time to start planning your menu! Corned beef is a classic recipe for St Patrick’s Day, one of my favourites,…
Breakfast Burritos – Closet Cooking
Breakfast burritos stuffed with chorizo sausage, potatoes, eggs, salsa and plenty of melted cheese! Burritos are one of my favourite foods and it’s fun to enjoy them for breakfast! These burritos are super easy to make! You simply cook spicy…
White Chicken Chili Corn Chowder
White Chicken Chili Corn Chowder Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 6 A creamy chicken and corn chowder with green chilies and salsa! Print Recipe ingredients 4 ounces bacon, diced (optional) 2 tablespoons…
Top Sandwich Recipes – Closet Cooking
The top sandwich recipes, the best sandwich recipes on closet cooking! As many of you know, I am a huge fan of sandwiches! A sandwich is defined as two or more slices of bread with one or more fillings and…
Deconstructed Skillet Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
All of the flavours of stuffed cabbage rolls in a simple, one-skillet, easy to make meal! Stuffed cabbage rolls are a classic dish, but it takes a bit of work to make them, and this is a much simpler, one-pan,…
Creamy Mushroom Pasta Soup – Closet Cooking
Creamy Mushroom Pasta Soup Prep Time: 10 minutes Soak Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 6 A creamy mushroom soup with parmesan and pasta! Print Recipe ingredients 1/2 ounce dried mushrooms (optional) 2 tablespoons…
One-Pan Meals – Closet Cooking
Quick and easy recipes for meals that can be made in one pan or pot! All too often I find that my nights are super busy and I want a quick and easy meal, that’s homemade and most importantly, tasty!…