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Smokey Cheese Biscuits

Smokey Cheese Biscuits

Our smoked alpine cheddar "Old Smokey" is the secret to fantastic flavour in these biscuits. Any mature cheese will do here, but our Old Smokey takes on a bacon-y flavour that...

Smokey Cheese Biscuits

Our smoked alpine cheddar "Old Smokey" is the secret to fantastic flavour in these biscuits. Any mature cheese will do here, but our Old Smokey takes on a bacon-y flavour that...

Korean-Inspired Beef Bowl | Staff Recipe

Korean-Inspired Beef Bowl | Staff Recipe

Our regular customers LOVE our grass-fed ground beef. It's everything you want in a product - high-quality, local, affordable, and easy to stock up on in convenient 1lb portions. We...

Korean-Inspired Beef Bowl | Staff Recipe

Our regular customers LOVE our grass-fed ground beef. It's everything you want in a product - high-quality, local, affordable, and easy to stock up on in convenient 1lb portions. We...

Cheesy Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Garlic, Browned Butter & Sage

Cheesy Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Garlic, Br...

We like to add cheese to everything, and spaghetti squash is no exception! A creamy cheese sauce with browned butter, sage, and roasted garlic bring plenty of warmth to this comforting...

Cheesy Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Garlic, Br...

We like to add cheese to everything, and spaghetti squash is no exception! A creamy cheese sauce with browned butter, sage, and roasted garlic bring plenty of warmth to this comforting...

Steak & Veggie Medley | Staff Recipe

Steak & Veggie Medley | Staff Recipe

We enjoy sharing things that we actually make in everyday life, not showy TikTok food. Sometimes that means simple, wholesome, nutritious meals - like this flavourful weeknight dinner, featuring our...

Steak & Veggie Medley | Staff Recipe

We enjoy sharing things that we actually make in everyday life, not showy TikTok food. Sometimes that means simple, wholesome, nutritious meals - like this flavourful weeknight dinner, featuring our...

LQC's Classic Mac & Cheese

LQC's Classic Mac & Cheese

The easy, classic macaroni & cheese. We use a blend of mild Monterey Jill for a creamy stretch and aged Mt. Moriarty for flavour depth. Ingredients 1 pound (450g) short-cut...

LQC's Classic Mac & Cheese

The easy, classic macaroni & cheese. We use a blend of mild Monterey Jill for a creamy stretch and aged Mt. Moriarty for flavour depth. Ingredients 1 pound (450g) short-cut...

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Non-boring salads and summer grilling. They’re a staple this time of year, yes? We keep things bright and flavourful by leaning on Sunshine Feta (it’s marinated in sunny Mediterranean flavours...

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Non-boring salads and summer grilling. They’re a staple this time of year, yes? We keep things bright and flavourful by leaning on Sunshine Feta (it’s marinated in sunny Mediterranean flavours...

Deli-Style Pasta Salad

Deli-Style Pasta Salad

A little spicy, a little tangy, a lot of yum factor. This pasta salad tastes like a favourite sandwich and will have everyone coming back for more. Ingredients: 400-500g short-cut pasta 1/2 piece...

Deli-Style Pasta Salad

A little spicy, a little tangy, a lot of yum factor. This pasta salad tastes like a favourite sandwich and will have everyone coming back for more. Ingredients: 400-500g short-cut pasta 1/2 piece...

Minted Greek Pasta Salad

Minted Greek Pasta Salad

A summer classic. This fresh side makes a wonderful accompaniment to BBQ dinners, and is very easy to prepare. Ingredients: 400-500g short-cut pasta 1 piece (roughly 200g) LQC Feta 1/2 cucumber,...

Minted Greek Pasta Salad

A summer classic. This fresh side makes a wonderful accompaniment to BBQ dinners, and is very easy to prepare. Ingredients: 400-500g short-cut pasta 1 piece (roughly 200g) LQC Feta 1/2 cucumber,...

Feta Oil

Feta Oil

As soon as we discovered feta oil, we knew it had to be tried with our marinated Sunshine Feta - and it didn't disappoint. This flavour fest is delicious served with a soft...

Feta Oil

As soon as we discovered feta oil, we knew it had to be tried with our marinated Sunshine Feta - and it didn't disappoint. This flavour fest is delicious served with a soft...

The Dutch Baby: An Oven-Baked Skillet Pancake

The Dutch Baby: An Oven-Baked Skillet Pancake

A Dutch Baby is like a giant popover. Also known as a German Pancake, Bismarck, or Dutch Puff, this recipe is baked in the oven unlike traditional stovetop pancakes. This recipe is...

The Dutch Baby: An Oven-Baked Skillet Pancake

A Dutch Baby is like a giant popover. Also known as a German Pancake, Bismarck, or Dutch Puff, this recipe is baked in the oven unlike traditional stovetop pancakes. This recipe is...

Crispy Cheesy Potatoes

Crispy Cheesy Potatoes

Crispy Cheesy Potatoes are a fun, yummy, and easy way to shake up your roasted potato game. 🧀🥔   This side is so, so simple. Here's the guide: 1. Cover the...

Crispy Cheesy Potatoes

Crispy Cheesy Potatoes are a fun, yummy, and easy way to shake up your roasted potato game. 🧀🥔   This side is so, so simple. Here's the guide: 1. Cover the...

Crispy Cheese: The Best Kept Burger Secret

Crispy Cheese: The Best Kept Burger Secret

It's hard to believe there was a time when crispy cheese wasn't a standard in our burger spread. The crunch of golden cheese is a mouthwatering textural addition to any burger, plus...

Crispy Cheese: The Best Kept Burger Secret

It's hard to believe there was a time when crispy cheese wasn't a standard in our burger spread. The crunch of golden cheese is a mouthwatering textural addition to any burger, plus...