From Pastries to Pasta - Food That Brings Joy
A grown up version of the classic hamburger helper, with less additives, and the addition of lots of garlic, extra old cheddar cheese and deliciously caramelized ground beef. This Ground Beef Zucchini Pasta is like the grown up version of hamburger helper without all the …
This Chicken and Potato Soup with Leeks is everything you want on a cold day: warm, hearty, and comforting. This Chicken and Potato Soup with Leeks is everything you want on a cold day: warm, hearty, and comforting. Although at first it may sound like …
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 …
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 …
This amazing Caprese Sandwich with Pesto can be prepared in only 5 minutes! The best Caprese salad I’ve ever had was at a restaurant in Sorrento on the Amalfi Coast of Italy. They served a giant ball of fresh Buffalo Mozzarella surrounded by chopped tomatoes, …
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 …
What better comfort food than a warm bowl of Creamy Butternut Squash and Chicken Soup? This Creamy Butternut Squash and Chicken Soup is everything you want on a cold day. It’s warm, hearty, and comforting. Although at first it may sound like a simple chicken …
This Focaccia Meatball Sandwich is the definition of comfort food. If you like fresh focaccia bread and flavourful meatballs, you will love this meal! I love Italian food, and this beautiful sandwich combines two of my favourite dishes: focaccia and meatballs. I created this recipe …
This Four Cheese Mac and Cheese with Pancetta 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 …
What makes this the BEST Beef Soft Shell Taco? It’s creamy, with a tart crunch and full of amazing flavour! Who doesn’t love tacos? Layers of delicious meat, cheese, and vegetables, all wrapped up in a delicious tortilla shell: perfection! Love of tacos seems to …
This Yogurt Marinated Chicken Naan is a unique dish with Indian inspiration! I created this recipe as a way to use up some extra yogurt I had in the fridge. I decided I wanted to make chicken, so marinating it in yogurt before barbequing it …
I guarantee this will be the best bacon smash burger you have ever had. All done in 13 minutes! This is not a typical North American burger. This delicious Bacon Smash Burger is inspired by the German Frikadellen my Father always made when I was …
To me, anything that’s warm, saucy and cheesy with lots of carbs is comfort food. While pasta obviously ticks all those boxes, sometimes I want to switch it up a bit. I love legumes, and wanted to find a way to include more of them …
This Fluffy Matzo Ball Soup will make a believer out of anyone. The Matzo Balls are soft and fluffy and easy to prepare! Matzo is unleavened flat bread served during Passover in remembrance of the Ancient Jewish flight from Egypt in the time of the …
This Delicious Instant Pot Yoich (Chicken Broth) can be the base to MANY other dishes! There are a million recipes for Yoich. Even within a single family there are many different versions. Yoich is the Yiddish word for broth. Yiddish is the historical language of …
This satisfying Chickpea Feta Salad recipe was inspired by one of my favourite dishes from a local coffee shop. Not only is this salad healthy and delicious, it’s incredibly hearty and can easily be eaten as a main for lunch. The chopped salad is delicious …
Given how much I love pasta it was only a matter of time before I finally tried making it from scratch. My first few tries were nothing to write home about, but by the third time I was able to pull together my dough in …
This Easy Avocado Toast recipe takes the prolific avocado toast to another level. The combination of creamy avocado, savoury woody mushrooms, and indulgent fried egg, all on top of nutty whole wheat bread, gives you the kind of satisfying bite normally only found in a …