Serves:  8 | Time:  25 minutes active plus chilling | Type:  No-bake dessert Creamy, cozy, and student friendly This banana cheesecake is silky and light with a hint of vanilla and lemon to keep it bright. The crust snaps, the filling is pillowy, and the topping is a caramelized banana moment that tastes like a banana split met a cheesecake. No oven needed, just a fridge and a mixing bowl. Why we love this dessert No bake and no stress Uses spotty bananas that might be headed

Serves:  6–8 | Time:  90 minutes | Type:  One-pot, cosy dinner Cold night, warm bowl, bright colour Beef borscht is comfort with a little drama. Deep red broth, tender beef, sweet earth from beets, and a finish of dill and sour cream that ties it all together. This is the soup you make on a study night, then enjoy again for lunch because it gets even better the next day. Why we love this Big flavour from simple ingredients Meal prep friendly and freezer safe Affordable cut of

Serves:  6–8 | Time:  45–60 minutes total (plus optional marinades) | Type:  Backyard grill The vibe Sun, music, and a table that keeps refilling. This DWJ BBQ menu is simple, fast, and student-friendly. Two pork marinades that hit sweet, salty, and spicy. Trusty tofu finished with lemon butter. A pretty fruit platter for dessert. Mix and match, grill in batches, and eat as you go. Why we love this set One grill, four wins Flexible for halal, vegetarian, and gluten-free needs

Serves:  8 to 12 cookies | Time:  15 minutes | Type:  No-bake decorate This week's posts we give Chef Jordan a break. This recipe comes to you from Mehar and Ravneet with minimal cooking experience. Amazing for beginners! Spooky snack, zero stress We wanted a fast treat that looks party-level without any baking. Enter Reese’s Creepers . Start with any cookie, add a mini Reese’s cup for the body, pipe chocolate legs, and pop on candy eyes. They are cute, a little creepy, and g

Serves:  6–8 | Time:  1 hour plus rise | Type:  Early breakfast party Early breakfast. Big spirit. FOCO energy. FOCO at Queen’s starts early, so we built a breakfast that keeps up. Think fluffy yeast pancakes , a glossy honey butter syrup  inspired by Golden Diner NYC, and tricolour jelly shots  in Queen’s red, gold, and blue. Make it non-alcoholic for the morning rally, or add a responsible splash for later. This post will feature photos of Queen’s students in their colors.

Yield:  8 tartlets | Time:  about 1 hour active plus chilling | Type:  Bake and set A Bakery at Home? These tartlets look fancy but they come from simple steps done with care. A crisp almond tart shell, a silky lemon curd, a thin shimmer of lime thyme gelée, a cloud of lemon mascarpone cream, and a pool of vanilla spiked rum cream on the plate. It is the kind of dessert that makes a study night feel like a celebration. Why we love this dessert Make ahead hero:  Every part can

Serves:  4 | Time:  1 hour (plus chilling) | Type:  No-Bake Dessert A Dessert That Feels Like Art Some desserts are made to be shared, others are made to impress. The Raspberry Earl Grey Cheesecake Mousse  does both. This week, Chef Jordan combines the tart sweetness of raspberries with the floral aroma of Earl Grey tea to create a mousse that feels elegant yet comforting. It is creamy, light, and layered with flavor and a show-stopping dessert that requires no oven and no st

Serves:  2 | Time:  40 minutes | Type:  Grilled and Assembled Street Food, Reinvented for the Student Kitchen Few things bring people together like tacos. They are quick, flavorful, and endlessly customizable. This week, Chef Jordan shows how to take classic Carne Asada Tacos  and elevate them with a smoky, fire-roasted Charred Pepper Salsa  and homemade blue corn tortillas. It is the kind of meal that feels like a night out at your favorite taco spot, but made right in your

Serves:  2 | Time:  1 hour | Cooking Method:  Simmered or Sous Vide Turning Simple Ingredients into Fine Dining This week, Chef Jordan brings restaurant-quality flavor right into the student kitchen with one of his signature dishes: Chicken Roulade with Cauliflower Purée, Balsamic Reduction, and Herb Oil. It sounds fancy, but at its heart, this meal is about creativity and technique. Juicy chicken breasts are rolled with a savory spinach and mushroom filling, served on a crea

The Real Cost of Food Waste for Students Let’s be honest. When was the last time you cleaned out your fridge? You open the door and find half a bag of spinach that has turned yellow, an old yogurt that has passed its date, and a mysterious takeout container you are too scared to open. Every student has been there. It feels small in the moment, but all those little food mistakes add up. According to Second Harvest, the average Canadian household wastes about $1,700 worth of fo

Fine Dining, Right From Your Kitchen If you have ever wished your birthday dinner felt more special, or your friend’s celebration had that restaurant-quality flair without leaving home, Chef Jordan has you covered. Dining With Jordan is all about bringing people together through food. Whether it is a birthday, a housewarming, or a well-deserved night off from cooking, Chef Jordan turns ordinary student spaces into fine dining experiences that feel unforgettable. What Makes It

Time:  15 minutes + chilling | Serves:  10 balls | Type:  No-bake A Taste of Sweden, Right From Your Student Kitchen When life gets busy and you want something sweet without turning on your messy oven, Swedish chokladbullar are your new best friend. These chocolate oat balls are rich, chewy, and perfectly balanced, with a delightful blend of coffee and cocoa flavours. In Sweden, they are a staple of fika, the beloved coffee break that is all about slowing down, connecting, an

Time:  20 min | Serves:  2 | Type:  One-Pan Only From Dorm Fridge to Fine Dining There is a special kind of magic that happens when you turn leftovers into something new. That jar of kimchi sitting at the back of your fridge, the can of Spam in your pantry, and the cold rice from last night can come together to create something bold, flavorful, and unexpectedly elegant. In this week’s DWJ recipe, Chef Jordan  takes these simple ingredients and transforms them into a Korean co