From Pastries to Pasta - Food That Brings Joy
This Orzo Carbonara is both the perfect weekday dish! It is light, creamy and can be ready in only 17 minutes! Carbonara is a dish I used to always order at restaurants. It hits all the right notes: salty, creamy, savoury and loaded with carbs! …
This pasta dish is full of flavour from the sausage, shrimp and cream sauce with saffron, but best of all it can be ready in only 25 minutes! I love how the unique taste of saffron immediately adds depth to any dish. Despite it’s presentation …
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 …
Penne Boscaiola is an incredibly hearty pasta dish packed with onion, herbs, mushrooms and tomato. This hearty dish is a perfect a one pan meal, and I’m sure it will become a favourite in your home as it is in mine. If you read this …
A delicious meal that takes needs only 5 minutes of prep time! This Farfalle Primavera is a healthy and hearty meal that is perfect for using up some of those extra vegetables in your fridge. I came up with this recipe as a way to …
This Lasagna with Sausage and Beef is the ultimate comfort food. Layers of savoury beef and sausage in tangy marinara sauce, al dente pasta, creamy bechamel, and melted mozzarella finished with beautiful sharp parmesan to top it all off. During our honeymoon in Italy, my …
This Creamy Steak Fettuccine is accentuated by garlic, peppercorns, mushrooms and rich cream to take a delicious steak and Creamy Fettuccine dinner to the next level. I don’t make steak very often (a good cut for a family of four can really add up!), but …
The pine nuts toasted nuttiness compliments the creaminess of the grated parmesan and crumbled feta, the brightness of the spinach and basil, and the acidity of the sundried tomatoes, while a good quality olive oil ties it all together. If you’ve been following Cooking with …
This Beef and Zucchini Cannelloni is reminiscent of lasagna, but quicker and just as delicious. You’ll love the combination of caramelized beef and zucchini with garlic! This Beef and Zucchini Cannelloni is the ultimate comfort food. It is hearty, savoury and full of flavour. Although …
This Dutch Oven Chicken Cacciatore layers many different flavours to create a deliciously dish. This delicious meal needs only 10 minutes to prepare and under an hour to cook making it a great choice for a weekend meal. My Mother has been frequenting the same …
This Creamy Chicken Carbonara recipe is both creamy and light and can be on your table in 15 minutes! Carbonara is the type of pasta dish I used to always order at restaurants. It has all the elements I crave in a delicious dish: salty, …
This Smoked Salmon Pesto Pasta is a delicious twist on the classic. The toasted nuttiness of the pine nuts compliments the tang of the grated parmesan, the brightness of the spinach, basil, and lemon, and the saltiness of the smoked salmon, while a good quality …
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 …
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 …
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 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 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 …
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 …
This delicious Pesto Sausage Ravioli recipe can be made in under 30 minutes! I used to think of ravioli as a restaurant only meal. I resigned myself to the idea that the only ravioli I would ever prepare would come pre made. Admittedly there are …
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 …