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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...

Smoked Salmon Rice Salad with Arugula and Cherry Tomatoes

This elegant smoked salmon rice salad with arugula and cherry tomatoes will impress your guests and satisfy their craving for fresh summer fare. ‘Forbidden’ black rice ...

Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi

These hearty yet fluffy spinach ricotta gnocchi are packed with vitamin-rich spinach, and creamy ricotta, seasoned with Parmesan cheese and a hint of earthy nutmeg. These gnocchi a...

Sweet Pea Prosciutto Rice Salad

Cool rice salads make for the perfect summer side dishes or main meals. They’re simple, easy to make, and easily adaptable to suit your personal preferences. This summery sweet ...

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Supple, earthy, bite-size morsels of sweet potato gnocchi that can be made at home? Believe it or not but these delicious gnocchi are relatively easy to prepare. Traditional gnocch...

Tex-Mex Risotto

The flavours of southwestern cooking come together with classic Italian risotto in this hearty tex-mex risotto. The fusion of flavours-sweet tomatoes, earthy spices, and fresh bea...

Tomato Mac n’ Cheese

I’ve never been much of a fan of Mac n’ Cheese, not for myself, let alone my son. For me it seems just as easy to make as buying a box of the pre-made stuff! I also lik...

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 dinn...

Tortellini with Zucchini Tomato Sauce

Nothing beats homemade tomato sauce because I know what ingredients are being used. And since I almost always use seasonal, local ingredients, I know the flavour of the sauce will...