Wholesome and flavourful pasta and rice dishes, from cold pasta salads, to risottos, and finger foods.

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Insalata di Riso

Insalata di riso is an inexpensive summer comfort food that is a quintessential meal in every Italian household. It’s light and flavourful, yet filling and so simple to make....

Kale and Feta Barley Salad with Lemon Honey Balsamic Dressing

We’ve had a thing for kale lately, hasn’t everyone?!  I still don’t know why it took me so long to jump on the kale bandwagon seeing as rapini, broccoli, and swi...

Leftover Rice Frittata

This leftover rice frittata is a very simple, light-tasting, non-pretentious lunch that is flavourful and satisfying. It’s just rice. And eggs. And a ton of Parmesan cheese. ...

Leftover Rice Muffins

Leftover rice muffins are a versatile and easy to make finger food, ideal for school lunches, a grab n’go summer picnic item or as an unique appetizer for party guests. Thes...

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...

Pasta Carbonara

The delicious pasta carbonara is the easiest and quickest pasta dish you will make. This classic Italian pasta dish is made with creamy eggs, Parmesan cheese, salty pancetta, and a...

Pasta e Fagioli

This isn’t actually MY nonna’s recipe, but my son’s nonna’s recipe.  I tweaked it a bit, which is what I always end up doing…I’m notorious for ...

Pasta With Pancetta and Tomato Sauce

Pasta with pancetta and tomato sauce, traditionally known as pasta all’Amatriciana, is a quick and super simple pasta dish to prepare for the family. The sauce is one of the ...

Pastasciutta Frittata

I’m Italian, so apparently I’m supposed to love ALL pasta!  At the risk of offending my Italian heritage, I’m admitting (loud and clear) that I can’t stand...