Dinner

In my most recent blog post entitled “Time for Spring Cooking”, I mentioned that cooking with friends and going to grocery stores to learn from local chefs. Chef Patrick Mathieu (@StationHouseCCo) is my all time favourite chef at a local grocery store who was also on Chopped Canada! His recipes are beyond flavourful, not too […]

Just in time for spring, here’s myfavourite salmon recipe that is easy and delicious! This Maple Glazed Salmon tastes so good and the maple marinade only takes 5 minutes to prepare. If you have time to marinade your salmon, leave the coatedsalmon in the fridge for a couple hours tosoak up the flavours. The star […]

Who doesn’t love a good spinach salad?  I appreciate the firmer texture of the spinach leaves and enjoy how the eggs, mushrooms and, yes, even bacon, all come together to make a delicious salad. I love my fair share of spinach salads (check here for another of my recipes!) and today’s rendition is so simple, it’s […]

Batch cooking should be synonymous with chili making! I love to make chili because of how easy it is to both make and keep for future meals, as I mentioned in my post on freezer meals. Likewise, this One Pot Hearty Chili is extremely simple to prepare and features everything you would want in a chili, […]

Roasting is a simple way to cook extremely flavourful veggies! In my last blog, I explored the numerous nutrition benefits to having your veggies roasted opposed to raw or boiled. As a recap, I like roasting vegetables because it uses dry heat and does not require any water, therefore minimizing nutrient loss. Roasting also helps […]

This weekend has brought Southern Ontario cold weather alerts with temperatures plummeting and wind chills hitting -30 degrees! With the immensely cold weather, there is certainly no better way to keep warm than by enjoying some hearty homemade Minestrone soup.Minestrone soup originates from Italy, so “minestrone” actually translates to “big soup”, which is a fitting […]

Undoubtedly, we could all benefit from eating more greens. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 59.6% of Canadian adults eat fewer than 5 servings of fruits and vegetables in a day, which certainly does not meat the 10 serving recommendation. This Aged Asiago and Berry Salad is filled with both the salty flavours of […]

One of my all time favourite Julia Childquotes is, “You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces – just good food from fresh ingredients.” I certainly could not agree with her statement more! However, there are times where you want to go a little above to achieve the “wow factor” from family members, guests […]

Are you ever not sure what to make for dinner? When you have those days, having homemade tomato sauce ready in the freezer is certainly a lifesaver and makes the decision a lot easier. From spicing up simple spaghettis (like this one) to topping meatballs (which can also be homemade using this recipe), tomato sauce […]

Cooking certainly does not have to be complex and time-consuming, especially after a long day! Thus, this Easy Peasy Pizza is perfect when you need a simple meal idea. Specifically, this is ideal for those low on time and still want to avoid eating out. With this, you have the flexibility to use whatever grain […]

Are you looking to dazzle your guests this holiday season in a simply elegant dish? This D’Ambrosio family rendition of caprese salad isan easy, fresh and flavourful dish that you can prepare in just 10 minutes. It serves as a great appetizer or as a vegetableside dish that is perfect for sharing at all your […]

After learning about the outstanding nutritional profile of pumpkin seeds in my latest blog, here is a new recipe that uses these tasty little nutritional powerhouses. Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes INGREDIENTS: 4 cups fresh leaf lettuce, chopped 1 cup fresh strawberries,  sliced 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled ¼ cup pumpkin seeds, roasted and […]