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Hey! – Leels Cooks

Hi there, I’m Leels, a hardcore gamer and passionate cook. I cooked professionally for a good 6 years of my life out in Vancouver BC, making a variety of foods, developing and testing recipes for a small catering company/cafe. That life wasn’t working out for me, and I ended up moving across Canada and have been in Montreal for the past few years. I no longer cook for a living, but it’s still an incredibly important part of my life. I make meals daily for my loved ones, still try to come up with new and exciting recipes, and review … Read more

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Herb & Garlic Roast Potatoes – Leels Cooks

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This recipe takes a tiny bit more effort than just throwing potatoes into the oven, but it results in super crisp on the outside, and feather light fluffiness on the inside. It really showcases how simple ingredients can incredibly delicious, and the effort is absolutely worth it. Taters gonna tate. What you need: 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1″ pieces 4 tbsp of your favourite fresh herbs (I used rosemary, sage, thyme and parsley), finely chopped. 2 large garlic gloves, minced 1 tbsp butter 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp each salt & pepper (serves 2-3 hearty portions, … Read more

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Pantry Panic – Chicken Mushroom Meatballs – Leels Cooks

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I’m going to start a small series, these may not be recipes you can follow but they may provide some sort of inspiration. This is my first “Pantry Panic” post. I don’t like to waste food, or buy too much, so I often have to throw random meals together with what I can find. Plus I like the challenge. What I had: ground chicken 1 sad little egg italian bread crumbs 1 pint white mushrooms weird Polish mushroom soup packet slowly dying fresh parsley farfalle noodles My other option was to make a tomato pasta sauce using a leftover jar … Read more

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Spicy Tomato Crumble – Leels Cooks

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This is one of my absolute favourite recipes, you can eat it as is or serve it with pasta, chicken, fish, really whatever you want to add some amazing flavour. I found it years ago in a lovely little recipe book filled with unique savory dishes. And I haven’t really seen this recipe posted anywhere. Give it a try for a potluck or special dinner, you won’t regret it! What you need: For the crumble topping1/3 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup rolled oats1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and … Read more

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Bibimbap – Leels Cooks

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I am ALL about Korean food and gochujang right now, and if you know me well enough, you’ll know that ANYTHING with an egg on it is the best thing that ever happened. So this is how I make my version of bibimbap. What is bibimbap? Basically a bowl of warm white rice topped with miscellaneous vegetables, meat if you wish, topped with an egg and gochujang pepper sauce. Usually enjoyed in a hot stone bowl that continues to cook and crisp up the rice, but you can go without. What do you put in bibimbap? Lots of things! First we … Read more

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Pork Bao – First Try! – Leels Cooks

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I love bao, really any type of steamed bun, but the bbq pork type you get at dim sum are my absolute favourite. I grew up in Vancouver where Asian food is cheap and readily available, but life has led me to places where that is no longer the case. So if I can’t get it, let’s try to make it. I grabbed the recipe from Tasting Table as I just wanted what looked like a basic dough recipe, and would wing the filling. I didn’t want to have to get any other ingredients and wanted to use what I … Read more

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Sushi Bowls! – Leels Cooks

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This is one of my fave easy dinners to make when I’m feeling like sushi but don’t want to fuck around with nori and rolling mats. It’s also great for using up miscellaneous bits of leftovers or veggies on their last legs the fridge. What you need: Sushi rice Some form of protein (or nah, it’s coo) At least two other ingredients or vegetables. You can go about this many ways, maybe deconstruct your favourite roll, or add a pile of favourite sushi ingredients. Suggested ingredients: Raw or cooked fish (teriyaki chicken or beef also works great) Cooked yam Avocado … Read more

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Gyoza – Leels Cooks

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As you may have figured, I love Asian food. Any of it it. All of it. Dumplings are a staple, easy to make and so fucking good. I love making gyoza because they’re pretty quick to throw together, but you can also use the meat for a bunch of different things if you get fed up wrapping the dumplings. What you need: 1/2 a head of napa cabbage, finely minced 1 tablespoon salt 1 pound ground pork 1 teaspoon pepper 2 tsp sesame oil 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 2 ounces minced scallions (about 3 … Read more

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Matcha Blondies (greenies?) – Leels Cooks

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We recently got a bag of matcha to play around with and I’ve been having a lot of fun trying random experiments with it. I’ve got a few other ideas in the works, but this recipe went well so we’ll start with that! What you need: 1/2 cup of butter, melted 1 cup white sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tbsp matcha powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda Pinch of salt 1 cup of all-purpose flour Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 brownie pan with parchment paper. Whisk together the melted butter … Read more

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Holla for Challah – Leels Cooks

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Braided loaves can be daunting, but they’re really not that difficult and absolutely worth the effort (and the french toast afterward <_<). I’m a messy, impatient, lazy cook. But in order to make great bread, all you have to do is follow the directions. If I can somehow manage, so can you! What You Need: 2 teaspoons active dry or instant yeast 1 cup lukewarm water 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup white granulated sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk (reserve the white for the egg wash) 1/4 cup (2 ounces) neutral-flavored … Read more

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