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…

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…

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!…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!…

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…

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…

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!…

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…

Egg Bites – Closet Cooking

Quick and easy, make ahead, breakfast egg bites packed with protein and flavour! I like to have quick, ready to go, breakfasts on hand and these tasty egg bites are…

White Lasagna Soup – Closet Cooking

All of the flavour of a white lasagna with chicken, mushrooms, spinach, cream, cheese and noodles in a comforting soup! Lasagna is one of my all time favourite foods, with…

60 Soups to Warm the Soul

The best soup recipes! Pure comfort food in a bowl that warms the soul! It’s never a bad time for a nice, hot, comforting bowl of soup, especially on a…

Chile Colorado – Closet Cooking

Slowly braised, melt in your mouth tender beef in a chili sauce! I’m a big fan of any chili and Chili Colorado is a great one! It’s a traditional Mexican…

Mini Chocolate Cake – Closet Cooking

Mini Chocolate Cake Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 A super easy, mix and bake, chocolate cake recipe in a smaller size;…

Valentine’s Day Recipes – Closet Cooking

The best recipes for Valentine’s Day on Closet Cooking from decadent chocolate desserts to steaks, oyster, seafood and pasta! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and that means that…

Cajun Roast Beef Po Boy

Moist and tender, cajun seasoned, roast beef in hoagies; pure comfort food! Roast beef and pot roast are some of my favourite comfort foods and this cajun inspired roast beef…

Mardi Gras Recipes – Closet Cooking

The best recipes to celebrate Mardi Gras! Easy and tasty Cajun and Creole recipes from gumbo to etouffee, BBQ shrimp, chargrilled oysters, etc. Mardi Gras is next Tuesday and even…

101 Football Snack Recipes – Closet Cooking

101 of the best easy super bowl recipe ideas for your football playoff party! Eat well on game day whether at home or tailgating! The Big Game is coming! Good…

Crispy Baked Honey Buffalo Chicken

Crispy Baked Honey Buffalo Chicken Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Seasoned chicken coated in cornflakes and baked until golden brown and…

White Chili Chicken Cheese Dip

A hot melted cheese dip with all of the flavours of white chicken chili! If you’re looking for a tasty snack to eat while watching The Game, this white chili…

Taco Spaghetti – Closet Cooking

Taco Spaghetti Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 A quick and easy spaghetti dinner with a tasty taco beef sauce! Print Recipe…

75 Healthy Game Day Snacks

A collection of the best healthy recipes on Closet Cooking for watching the game. whether you are throwing a party at home or you are out tailgating! The Big Game,…

Mac and Cheese Soup – Closet Cooking A super creamy mac and cheese in soup form!

Mac and Cheese Soup Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 A super creamy mac and cheese in soup form! Print Recipe ingredients…

Queso Beef and Bean Chili

Queso Beef and Bean Chili Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 A quick and easy beef and bean chili with plenty of…

Gluten-free Recipes – Closet Cooking

A collection of The Best Gluten-free recipes on closet cooking! Most of these recipes are quick and easy and all of them taste great! Update: Jan 17, 2021 – It’s…

Mongolian Pork – Closet Cooking

Mongolian Pork Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 A light and tasty stir-fry pork in a tasty Mongolian beef style sauce! Print…

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup – Closet Cooking

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Servings: 6 A warming Chick-fil-A inspired creamy chicken tortilla soup! Print Recipe ingredients 1…

Chinese Recipes for the Lunar New Year

The best Chinese recipes to celebrate the Lunar New Year! The Lunar New Year, aka the Chinese New Year, is February 10 in 2024, and it’s the year of the…

Salsa Verde Chicken Nachos – Closet Cooking

Salsa Verde Chicken Nachos Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 6 Easy chicken nachos with a salsa verde cheese sauce! Print Recipe ingredients 1 (12 ounce) bag…

Healthy Recipes for the New Year

A collection of some of the best light and healthy recipes on Closet Cooking to help you keep your New Years resolutions without sacrificing in flavour! With all of the…

Low-carb Recipes – Closet Cooking

The best low-carb recipes on Closet Cooking! Everything from, light and healthy to quick and easy with breakfasts, snacks, dinners, sides, etc. Due to popular demand I have made it…

Salsa Verde Queso – Closet Cooking

Salsa Verde Queso Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 6 (~3 cups or 6 1/2 cup servings) A super easy and tasty salsa…

Greek Skillet Chicken – Closet Cooking

A light and tasty Greek style chicken with tomatoes, olives, feta and plenty of fresh herbs! I am a fan of Greek and Mediterranean flavours like this dish with tomatoes,…

NEW Cookbook! The Best of Closet Cooking 2024

Happy New Year! What better way to start off the New Year than by giving away my new cookbook, The Best of Closet Cooking 2024, for free! This cookbook contains…

Bacon Day Recipes – Closet Cooking

The ultimate collection of the best bacon recipes for National Bacon Day! Baconlicious! I can’t believe that it’s here already, one of my favourite days of the year, National Bacon…

New Years Eve Recipes – Closet Cooking

The best recipes for an amazing New Years Eve! I can’t believe that it’s that time of year again but it’s almost over and that means that it is time…

Merry Christmas – 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…

Italian Style Chicken Noodle Soup

Italian Style Chicken Noodle Soup Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 6 An Italian themed chicken noodle soup with tomatoes, Italian herbs, and…

Holiday Cookie Guide – Closet Cooking

The best cookies, bars, and treats for you holiday cookie platter! These classic, traditional and new cookie recipes are all super easy to make! I can’t believe that the Holidays…

Butter Tarts – Closet Cooking

Buttertarts Prep Time: 10 minutes Chill Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 12 Buttery tarts with crispy all butter pastry shells filled with a…

Philly Cheesesteak Pasta – Closet Cooking

Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 A quick and tasty pasta with all of the flavours of cheesesteaks! Print…

Holiday Cookbook 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…

Holiday Food Gifts – Closet Cooking

The best homemade Holiday food gift ideas! The holidays are nearly upon us and that means that it is time get cracking and finish up those homemade food gifts! Nothing…

Creamy Cranberry Salsa Dip – Closet Cooking

Creamy Cranberry Salsa Dip Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 6 A creamy cheese dip with a fresh cranberry and jalapeno salsa! Print Recipe ingredients 12 ounces…

Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef – Closet Cooking

A winter pot roast with a balsamic cranberry sauce! Cranberries are a classic winter ingredient that I normally think about using in sweet dishes, but they also work in savoury…

Holiday Recipes – Closet Cooking

The best recipes for the perfect holiday food from breakfasts, to snacks, dinner, sides and dessert! The holidays are coming! For me the holidays are all about family, friends and…

Softcover Cookbooks Now Available! – Closet Cooking

All of my cookbooks are now available to order in print/softcover on Amazon! Previously some of the Closet Cooking cookbooks were available from another provider but Amazon now provides a…