From Pastries to Pasta - Food That Brings Joy
This Creamy Chicken Prosciutto Fettuccine is a flavourful satisfying meal that is especially comforting on a cold or rainy evening. My kids love roast chicken, but a whole chicken is just too much for our family of four. Sure, I could just roast a few …
These Bolognese and Mozzarella Arancini are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside . The savoury bolognese, and fresh fiore de latte filling is complimented by the creamy rice and sharp parmesan in the risotto. This filling contrasts perfectly with the crispy golden …
This Taco Ground Beef Mac and Cheese is a delicious adult version of the childhood classic! Who doesn’t love mac and cheese? Creamy, hearty, and decadent, this dish is a favourite for a reason. As a teen my introduction to mac and cheese was the …
This Greek Chicken Marinade with Potatoes recipe is a one pan meal that results in deliciously flavourful chicken and fluffy yet crisp potatoes. The flavours in this Greek Chicken Marinade with Potatoes are reminiscent of a souvlaki dinner, however the cooking method couldn’t be more …
Once marinated, these Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos can be prepared in under 15 minutes and are the perfect quick lunch or dinner for all seafood lovers. Who doesn’t love tacos? Layers of delicious flavour, all wrapped up in a soft tortilla shell: perfection! Love of …
This Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger has an amazing crispy breaded coating on the outside and tender juicy chicken on the inside. If you marinate in advance this dish can be ready in under 20 minutes! This chicken burger reminds me of my Bubbie (grandmother). Although …
The pistachios toasted nuttiness compliments the creaminess of the grated parmesan and crumbled feta, the brightness of the kale and basil, and the acidity of the lemon, while a good quality olive oil ties it all together. The first time I really enjoyed a true …
This Juicy Lemon White Wine Chicken is easy and full of tangy and garlicky flavours complimented by a delicious BBQ char. When it begins to warm up outside the last thing I want to do is stand in front of a hot oven or stove. …
This Baked Rigatoni with Pancetta is the ultimate comfort food. Layers of flavour create a surprisingly complex meal in one pan. Nothing is more comforting than pasta in a creamy cheesy sauce. Growing up, my Mother’s baked ziti pasta was one of my favourite dinners. …
This Meatball pizza is amazing. Savoury chew from the meatball, richness from the mozzarella, acid from the marinara, and a beautiful chewy crust. In my opinion the best pizza is Neopolitan style with a thin base and a chewy soft crust, baked in under a …
If you like mushrooms this Crimini, Shiitake and Oyster Mushroom pizza is for you! This Crimini, Shiitake, and Oyster Mushroom pizza is made in the Neopolitan style. Neopolitan pizza is characterized by an extremely thin base and a soft pillowy crust. Traditionally they are baked …
This Chicken Thigh Schnitzel is the perfect combination of tender juicy chicken inside and crispy breaded coating outside . Chicken Schnitzel is one of those dishes that immediately taste like home to me. Schnitzel is a dish that originates in Austria and has been adopted …
These Saffron Arancini with Sausage are are creamy and flavourful on the inside, and crispy on the outside: you’ve got to try them! I’ve loved risotto from the first time I ordered a simple white wine risotto and was immediately hooked. It’s hearty, creamy, flavourful, …
This Pesto Pizza with Olives, Feta and Sundried Tomatoes is fresh, bright, and delicious! In my opinion, the best pizza can be found in and around Napoli (Naples) which is the birthplace of Neopolitan style pizza. Neopolitan pizza is characterized by an extremely thin base …
This Spicy Sausage Pizza is the perfect balance of savoury, salty and delicious. The best pizza I’ve ever had was in an adorable little restaurant in Sorrento on the Almafi Coast of Italy. Sorrento is very close to Napoli (Naples) which is the birthplace of …
This Orecchiette Pasta with Peas, Pancetta and Kale is both savory and bright and can be made in under 25 minutes! I came up with this recipe as a way to use up some extra kale I had in my fridge. I love kale and …
These delicious and Easy Instant Pot BBQ Ribs are both savoury and sweet and full of flavour! These delicious Easy Instant Pot BBQ Ribs are juicy, bright and flavourful. They have all the taste of amazing barbeque without an actual barbeque. They are cooked using …
This Moroccan Sweet and Savory Chicken dish has it all: juicy chicken, caramelized onion, apricots, olives, toasted almonds and tahini lemon sauce! When it finally starts to get warm outside the last thing I want to do is stand in front of a hot oven …
This Bolognese Lasagna combines savoury bolognese sauce, al dente pasta, creamy bechamel and mozzarella for the ultimate comfort food. During our honeymoon in Italy, my husband and I stayed in Florence for four days. Florence is a gorgeous walled medieval city in the Tuscan area …
These Roasted Crispy Cauliflower Tacos combine caramelized cauliflower, pickled onions and creamy cilantro yogurt! Who doesn’t love tacos? Layers of delicious flavour, all wrapped up in a soft tortilla shell: perfection! Love of tacos seems to be a universal truth, but that love is divided …