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 …
This Orzo Pilaf is smooth, bright, and flavourful with crunchy cashews, caramelized onions and tart dried cranberries. Best yet it is easy and can be ready in 15 minutes! My first introduction to Pilaf was my Mother in Law’s Biryani. My Mother in Law was …
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 …
These Chicken Kofta with Yogurt Sauce are flavourful, complex, and sumptuous and easily come together in thirty minutes. Chicken is a favourite in our home. It’s a good source of lean protein, and a healthier alternative to red meat. I like to substitute chicken in …
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 …
These Zucchini Latkes are quick and simple to prepare and make the perfect dish for Chanukah or as a dinner/side dish any time of year! Growing up as a little Ashkenazi kid the highlight of my Chanukah celebrations was always my Mother’s deliciously golden and …
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 …
These soft and fluffy Blueberry Buttermilk are the perfect start to your day! Nothing says brunch like a stack of pancakes right off the pan. Pancakes have become a weekend staple in my home. In fact, my kids love them so much that I’m constantly …
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 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 …
These Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are both chewy and crisp and are ready in under 30 minutes! I created the recipe for these Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies one day when I had a few extra bananas, but not quite enough to make my …
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 …
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, …
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 soft and fluffy Mango Pancakes with Strawberry sauce will be the perfect start to your day! Nothing says brunch like a stack of pancakes fresh off the pan. Pancakes have become a weekend staple in my home. In fact, my kids love them so …
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 …