Tag Archives: Fish and Seafood

Mediterranean Calamari Risotto

This easy and quick Mediterranean calamari risotto is perfect for today’s busy cook! Packed with traditional Mediterranean flavours like cherry tomatoes, black olives, fresh parsley, extra virgin olive oil, and of course fresh calamari. This unconventional seafood risotto is just as delicious as traditionally prepared risotto, except for the fact that it is quicker and […]

Salmon Quinoa Salad with Lemon Caper Vinaigrette

This light and refreshing salmon quinoa salad with lemon caper vinaigrette is packed with protein and heart-healthy superfoods that will leave you feeling satisfied and wanting more! Summers in Sardinia are hot, and consequently the oven rarely gets turned on. Fresh salads are an integral part to summer fare, but since they are prepared so […]

Healthy Salmon Rice Burgers

These healthy salmon rice burgers deliver the flavour and texture of traditional burgers, without the fat and calories. They’re light and tasty and surprisingly filling an lend well to a clean eating lifestyle. Cooking to have leftovers is my ultimate secret to meal planning. Sunday mornings are usually reserved for making big batch meals, as well […]

Tomato-Coconut Shrimp Curry

This tomato-coconut shrimp curry is a quick and healthy rendition of traditional Indian curry. Simple enough to make for a weekday dinner yet sophisticated enough to serve to dinner guests. The combination of light and creamy coconut milk combined with sweet tomatoes, earthy garlic, aromatic curry powder, and a hint of lime makes this light and fresh curry […]

Warm Shrimp Quinoa Bowl

This delicious warm shrimp quinoa bowl is a light-tasting meal that’s quick and easy to prepare. It’s full of vibrant flavours and made with simple ingredients, like fresh lime juice, avocado, and sweet cherry tomatoes. The nutty, protein-rich quinoa, is a nutritious substitution for simple white rice and soaks up all the flavours of the fresh […]

Salmon Croquettes

When it comes to toddler-approved meals, there’s just something about finger foods that make everything taste better and look more appealing to the eye. At least, according to the kids. These salmon croquettes were a hit with my kids. They’re mild in flavour, light and tasty, and fun for the kids to eat, yet they’re elegant enough […]

Tuna Avocado Melt Tostadas

These simple, easy to make tuna avocado melt tostadas combine the essence of Mexican cuisine with the traditional all-American tuna melt. Crunchy corn tostadas covered with a combination of flaky tuna, creamy mozzarella cheese and a heart-healthy dose of avocado. Dinner time is often ‘crazy time’ for many parents so preparing a meal often leads to frustration […]

Tuna Olive Tapenade Spaghetti

This is a great recipe to try if you’re looking for an alternative to pasta with basic tomato sauce. Pasta is a blank canvas and lends to every flavour combination imaginable…but sometimes, less is more. All you need are fresh, simple, light ingredients to make a delicious family meal. This simple tuna olive tapenade spaghetti is […]

Honey Soy Glazed Salmon

Salmon has always been a hit in out house, especially when this honey soy glazed salmon is on the menu. It’s a stress-free, delicious meal that is bound to have the entire family excited at dinner time. The mild, delicate flavour of the salmon is an ideal blank canvas for the flavourful sauce, made with […]

Shrimp Sweet Pea Pesto Risotto

Contrary to popular belief, my children do not eat everything! Like most kids, they’re not big fans of green veggies, such as green beans, and of course, peas! I can also tell you that when I prepare this risotto all (baby) rules go out the window…they gobble this up, peas and all! Risotto is so […]