Relish Recipes — Main Course

"When we thought of this weekend recipe, we realized that January 24 is in fact National Peanut Butter Day during 2026, so we figured what better day to have a feature on peanut butter than today? This is a tasty dish that can be used as an appetizer or a main dish, originating from Indonesia but becoming vastly popular in Thailand, it's the perfect addition to a weeknight rotation!"

Many of you will recognize our recipe contributor today. It's Chef Patrick Mathieu otherwise known as the Stationhouse Chef or on Instagram as @stationhouse_. For many years, Chef Patrick's date night classes were some of our most popular and our loyal followers loved attending. In case this is your first introduction to Patrick, he is most often found as Captain on one of the Waterloo Region's Fire Department teams. 

Loaded with fresh herbs and veggies, this cauliflower shawarma is quick, simple, and delicious for lunch or dinner. 

Using a jar of ready-made pesto is a real time saver. We love to add it to roasted vegetables, potatoes, pasta dishes and even as a topping of grilled chicken. We've adapted this recipe from the New York Times and made it with our house-made Garlic Scape Pesto. you make pesto from scratch, you can store it in the freezer over the winter and enjoy fresh garden flavours all season long! Ingredients... 2 medium zucchinis, diced 1 onion, sliced 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes Kosher/sea salt 3 3/4 cups vegetable or chicken stock 2...

Smash burgers are all about maximizing flavour and achieving crispy, caramelized edges. The key is to start with a loosely packed ball of ground beef and smash it hard onto a hot griddle for maximum browning and deep, savoury flavour. A slice of American cheese melts over the patty, adding rich, gooey goodness. To top it off, slowly griddled caramelized onions bring a touch of sweetness, balancing the burger’s crispy, juicy bite.