I have been making this recipe a lot lately. Basically it takes care of all those saran wrapped veggie remnants lying around in the fridge and combines them with some chicken, pineapple and rice. Those sad little veggies are transformed into a delicious summer dish that is impressive when it’s served but tastes great the next day as well. It tastes delicious served at room temperature, making it a great recipe for summer outing or a grab-and-go meal. Try it and feel free to change up the veggies, herbs or even the meat protein. I’ve used chicken here to
During these spring weeks, we have some form of asparagus on the table almost every night. I usually make this dish when I have leftover bacon (I know, that's almost an ironic statement) but if you want to make it from scratch, you can cook your bacon while your pasta is boiling. All in, this dish takes about 25 minutes from start to finish, but if you have the bacon on hand, it could be done in as little as 15! I sometimes make the bacon in the morning for a dinner meal while I am packing lunches and getting breakfast in the table. Nobody minds getting a little bac
Perfect for breakfast lunch and dinner. How often can you say that? Let's sweeten the pot. This dish can be ready in as little as 30 minutes. If you have leftover bacon, (in my home that means putting some aside to use the next day), you can shave this time in half!
These were a hit the very first night I made them. I could barely get the ice cream on the 'waffles' fast enough before someone was waiting for another. Instant cake batter makes waffles that are a little sweet and a little crispy, kind of like that drop of cake batter that cooks to a crisp when it sticks to the side of the pan.
This is one of my favorite all time pastas. It’s a quick and easy dish, and I always pile on the greens to make it extra healthy. I usually make it when I have some leftover sausage or cooked rapini in the fridge, but feel free to make it from scratch by following the directions below. It’s also a lunchtime winner because you can eat it at room temperature without having to heat it up.
Every time I go grocery shopping, I peruse the vegetable can and jar aisle and keep my eyes peeled for what’s on sale. Peppers, artichokes, eggplants, olives, beans, etc, all have a place in my pantry, waiting for the rainy day when I’ve got nothing in the fridge. These pantry salads can be real life-savers as they are super quick to throw together and are always so tasty and delicious.
For most people, greens are just one of those things you have to make your self eat. You might be indifferent or you may even hate them, and for many people the latter seems to be the case. If you’re Italian like me, it’s kind of the opposite. Greens are like the holy grail of an average everyday meal. They are almost always on the table, especially in the summer when there is often a heaping bowl of garlicky green goodness at almost every meal. Personally I am a greens addict.
This cake is seriously amaze-balls. It is the perfect storm of flavours; strong brewed espresso, chocolate and spicy chai notes. I was thinking of a riff on a chai latte of sorts and I finally came up with this combination. It is the perfect coffee cake for brunch or weekends, but also yummy enough to serve after dinner for guests. The very simple to make chocolate glaze is the perfet topper. Trust me this one will go fast!
This soup is a weekly staple at my house. I like to make homemade chicken stock in batches to store in the freezer so I always have some on hand. This is one of my family’s favourites. It happens to be a very healthy dish, but no one would know that as it packs a ton of flavour. It’s full of raw vegetables that give the soup a great crunch and jammed with rice noodles that are everyone’s favourite. The base is chicken stock seasoned with any Asian seasoning. I've used Tom Yum Paste here which I tend to have on hand in my fridge, but if yo
This recipe is a real keeper. It’s a version of the classic farmers omelette, built around the timeless combination of meat and potatoes. It makes a great breakfast or brunch dish but is hearty enough to make for a weeknight dinner. I usually make this when I have some leftover potatoes in the fridge or a bit of sausage leftover from a BBQ. It's a great way to reinvent those leftovers and make a dish that everyone loves. This omelette also tastes great cold, we love to pack it up for weekend outings and turn it into an awesome sandwich. Give it
This recipe is a bit of a riff on a traditional vanilla or coffee cake. I usually make them with plums or peaches in the summer time but have been thinking about a version to make during the winter. I love frozen cherries and am always amazed at how fresh and fruity they taste. They usually end up in my smoothies, but I thought they might work in a cake. They are a perfect way to jazz up a plain cake and get a taste of summer on your plate during these long winter months. I tried a few different recipes, but finally settled on this version. The almond meal add
I'm a big, big soup gal. Nothing hits the spot for me quite like a big bowl of soup. Especially through these colder months, a bowl of soup is like big hug and you'll find a pot of one recipe or another on the stove at my place a few times a week. This is one of the easier, tastier recipes I whip up regularly. It works well with almost any kind of root vegetable and it comes together really quickly. You can use any combination of squash, parsnip, celery root, sweet potato or turnip.
There’s nothing better than working away in the kitchen all day and serving a meal to appreciative guests, right? In my book, there is actually something way better, whipping together something easy and fast and still getting all those compliments. I always keep a couple of my secret weapons on hand, those key ingredients that give my dishes a little bit of that secret something.
No matter which vegetable skeptic I have sitting at my dinner table, this is the dish that wins them over. Whenever I make this salad, there is never any left. I’ve even had a notorious ‘meat and potatoes only’ guest help themselves to multiple servings of this salad only to declare it a salad that tastes like a meal.
This is one of my favorites. A little sweet and a little sour, it’s a great way to jazz up a plain piece of chicken and you can get it on the table in under 20 minutes! Serve a salad and some rice on the side, and you have a quick and yummy weeknight dinner.
These are a favorite at my house. They make a perfect snack, a quick dessert or a delicious breakfast. They are so easy to prepare you can assemble in literally 10 minutes and have them out of the oven in 25. You can substitute any jam or marmalade you have on hand in place of the cranberry sauce, but I always seem to have a cup of leftover cranberry in the back of the fridge during this time of year. Cranberries and cream cheese are an excellent combination; a little sweet, a little tart and a little creamy make for some delectable bites. The crescent dough is
Some version of this rice lands on my table about once a week. My husband is a real rice fan, so I am always looking for ways to change it up. This particular version was inspired by a few different things. We are in the middle of a kitchen reno, so access to the stove and countertop space has been pretty limited. I needed something quick to make and then easy to serve at room temperature the next day. I hit the pantry for some ingredients and came up with this version. One twist that made a big taste difference was the addition of fresh herbs. In the mi
These are a weekend favourite at my house. I usually make them when there are a few leftovers in the fridge, some potatoes from another meal, some leftover grated cheese or some sausage left overs. These work well with leftover chicken or steak too, but when we serve them for breakfast I really like the mix of sausage and potatoes. I usually prep the night before, slice up the sausage, dice up the veggies and pan fry the potatoes. That way the next morning these assemble in no time. A few minutes on the stove and you have a melty, crispy and delicious bre
