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Banana Peach Chia Smoothie

Sweet, creamy banana, tart peaches, and crunchy chia seeds make this banana peach chia smoothie a healthy, hearty treat for babies and toddlers of all ages. It doubles as a fresh p...

Lentil & Brown Rice Arancini

A meatless take on Italian arancini, these lentil brown rice arancini are a unique variation to the traditional recipe, with nutty lentils, hearty brown rice, and Mediterranean-ins...

A Stroll Through The Market

A trip to Europe would not be complete without a visit to a local market. It is the quintessential European experience; local vendors selling fresh, organic produce, authentic and ...

Roasted Bruschetta Eggplant

There are certain recipes that just call out my name in the summertime, especially when I have fresh, organic produce at the tips of my fingers. Take for example, this fresh roaste...

Pizza Party…Italian Style!

Nothing beats Italian pizza. Nothing! I’m talking about that delicious, thin crust, wood-oven baked pizza. Not the kind where you have to dive into the take-out box to grab y...

Watermelon Basil Agua Fresca

Nothing beats a cool, refreshing drink on a hot summer day. This refreshing watermelon basil agua fresca is a light and healthy drink to prepare for the kids, as opposed to offeri...

Mare e Monte

In Italy,”mare e monte” usually refers to a recipe composed of an ingredient that derives from the “ocean” and another that derives from the “mountain...

Caprese Pasta

Looking for an easy and delicious way to reinvent unappealing, dry leftover pasta? This caprese pasta combines all the flavours of traditional caprese salad-mozzarella, fresh tom...

Roasted Eggplant Dip

If your kids (or YOU for that matter!) are fans of hummus then they’re going to love this variation! This roasted eggplant dip (also known as Baba Ganoush) is a middle easter...

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 tel...