We all get excited about a holiday that allows us eat, drink, and merry until our heart’s content, so it’s no wonder that St.Patrick’s Day is one of the most celebrated holidays around the world. What makes it even more fun for a home chef – or anyone who likes to experiment in the kitchen […]

This is the perfect party pasta salad. It combines all the flavours of an authentic Mediterranean antipasto platter-feta cheese, artichokes, roasted red peppers, basil, olives, capers, and cherry tomatoes, and more. Pasta salads make great take-along meals to barbecues or potlucks since they can be prepared in advance, and maintain their texture and flavour for […]

Today I’m sharing a simple and delicious recipe for nut-free spinach pesto. This super simple condiment can be prepared in under 5 minutes and tastes delicious with just about anything-from pasta, rice, and vegetables, to fish, soups and stews, or as a spread for sandwiches. I adore pesto. So much so that I eat it by the spoonful. […]

What better way to celebrate St.Patrick’s Day than with a pesto-inspired theme in the kitchen. These 8 healthy pesto recipes are not only festive, they’re delicious and easy to prepare. Pesto is a classic ingredient in any Italian kitchen. From seafood and pasta, to vegetables and proteins, pesto is a rich, light-tasting condiment that adds a bright, fresh flavour to […]

Bring the fresh flavours of summer to your dinner table on a dreary fall evening with this light and tasty pesto caprese pasta salad. This recipe is unbelievably easy to make and requires only a few simple ingredients to prepare; perfectly cooked al dente pasta, nutty basil pesto, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella cheese. Although […]

Two of my family’s favourite ingredients are combined in this simple, easy to make recipe that packs a ton of flavour! These roasted pesto potatoes are a delicious side dish to serve the family or a great surprise to serve dinner guests, rather than traditional (boring!) roasted potatoes. Roasted potatoes go hand in hand with […]

The arrival of the warm summer months always inspire us to prepare fresher, quicker meal for the family, such as a simple salad. This mediterranean farro salad is a hearty and healthy meal to prepare for a family picnic or as a quick side salad at a barbeque. With its nutty flavour and rich texture, farro […]

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 […]

Looking for a fresh last-minute condiment for pasta? This rich and creamy classic basil pesto takes minutes to prepare and requires only 3 ingredients-fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, and extra virgin olive oil. I am infatuated with pesto. It’s a constant in my recipe rotation and you can almost always find a stash stored in the freezer. […]

Are you tired of making the same ole’ mac n’ cheese recipe? Are your KIDS tired of the same ole’ mac n’ cheese recipe too? If so, then you need to try this take on the traditional recipe…Smooth ricotta and fresh nutty pesto mixed together to make a creamy sauce. Now, doesn’t that sound much […]