Green Pea and Basil Pesto

Did you know that ‘pesto’ is not only made with basil? Sure we may associate pesto with basil most often, but parsley, arugula, mint, fresh dill, fresh sage, or anything […]
~Friday Night Frenzy~ Baked Sole, Roasted Veggies and Lentil Pilaf

Do you sometimes wait for that phone call to say, “I’m 15 minutes away” to make sure dinner will be ready to serve for when the whole family is home? […]
Fiesta Dinner Jam

Cooking with friends is one of my favourite things to do! Well, cooking with anyone. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy my “experimenting” and focus needed with some recipes, but […]
Fennel and Zucchini Seafood Pasta

I’ve learned over the years that when you really miss something and you start to crave it, it often means you haven’t done “that thing” in a long time, or […]
The Ultimate Breakfast Cookie

I have to admit – I like a little bit of a challenge! That comes from the fitness side of me, I know that for sure, or maybe from years […]
Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Rapini and Sausage

O.K. Most of you know me for quick and simple recipes, and while, if you make a double batch of these beautiful gnocchi’s and freeze them, it’ll make the recipe […]
Falafel Time

When you learn it’s National Hummus Day, Celiac Awareness Month, continue to promote 2016’s International Year of the Pulses, and have a special lunch date lined up, you want to be […]
Cinco De Mayo Fish Tacos

Some things seem so intimidating to make on your own when they are so nicely presented at a restaurant, but don’t let that hold you back (and you can omit […]
Mastering the Art of Pizza Making

I will go to my grave trying to master my Nonna Maria’s pizza. And so, with the lack of Crisco I use, I may just have to deal with the […]
Ground Sausage and Roasted Vegetable Pesto Pasta

Sometimes before you think you are doomed for tonight’s dinner idea, all you need to do is take a breath and think about what may be kicking around in your […]