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…

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…

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…

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…

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!…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Comment on Cottage Cheese and Egg Muffins with Ham and Cheddar Cheese by Beverly

Made these yesterday a.m. for my hubby – HOMERUN!!! Made them exactly as posted and they were perfect. Mine baked in 20 minutes; I used a silicone muffin pan that…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!!!…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Korean Fire Chicken (Buldak) with Cheese and Corn

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…

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…

Bruschetta Chopped Cheese Sandwich – Closet Cooking

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…

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…

Korean Potato Salad – Closet Cooking

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…

Grilled Caesar Chicken – Closet Cooking

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…

Chicken Caesar BLT Sandwich – Closet Cooking

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…

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…

Caesaroni (Caesar Pepperoni Pizza Sandwich)

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…

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…

Chicken Parmesan Burgers – Closet Cooking

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…

Zucchini and Corn Pesto Orzo

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…

Pepperoni Pizza Burger – Closet Cooking

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…

6 Ingredient Recipes – Closet Cooking

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…

Zucchini and Corn Green Chicken Chili

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…

Grinder Salad – Closet Cooking

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…

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…

Bacon and Cheddar Zucchini Slices

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…

Garlic Parmesan Grilled Chicken – Closet Cooking

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…

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…

Turkey Bacon Ranch Pesto Sandwich

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…

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…

Tzatziki Potato Salad – Closet Cooking

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…

Garlic Butter Zucchini and Tomato Pasta

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…

Elvis Smash Burger – Closet Cooking

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…

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…

Chicken Cheese Steak Sandwiches – Closet Cooking

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…

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!…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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!…

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!…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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.…

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!…

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…

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…

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!…