Holiday

Every holiday party needs a veggie dish that is also a real attention grabber, like this Kale & Goat Cheese Salad!  If you are still looking for a festive, simple and delicious salad to serve your guests for Christmas, look no further. Pomegranates are loaded with fibre and antioxidants while adding the perfect sweetness and crunch to […]

The holiday baking season is upon us! If you are like my mother, you are certainly baking and freezing batches of cookies and treats for holiday entertaining. Today, I will be sharing my favourite recipe for Chewy Gingersnap Cookies. This recipe is a soft and festive cookie that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Gingersnap cookies are […]

“Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate” states Dr. Alan D Wolfelt. Valentine’s day is a perfect time to demonstrate your love through the art of cooking! The most recent version of Canada’s Food Guide actually recommends cooking with others to help foster a healthy relationship with eating. This Beet Risotto with Peas […]

It’s certainly hard to believe that we are only one week away from Christmas! Have you decided what festive salad you are bringing to the holiday party? This Pomegranate Feta Salad could be the perfect choice. Today’s recipe features both oranges and pomegranates, both being great sources of vitamin C and antioxidants, to elevate nutritional […]

Are looking for a crowd pleaser this holiday season? If so, be sure to try my chorizo stuffed jumbo shells! If you wish, you can prepare thisrecipe in stages. Additionally, the meat filling and sauce can be prepared ahead of time. You might also call upon your friendly sous-chef for some chopping and stirringassistance. This […]

This is certainly one of my favourite recipes that my mom will often make when I come home to visit. This succulent Veal Marsala can be served with whole grain spaghettiand two sides ofvegetables like steamed green beans and salad. Additionally, veal is an excellent protein and an exceptional source of iron, vitamin B12 and […]

As summer draws to a close, families are transitioning back to their routines. This also means getting back to the dinner table! Growing up, my family certainly enjoyed our share of homemadebruschetta. These Bruschetta Zucchini Boats adds a new twist to our traditional bruschetta by using zucchini as the base. Zucchini is also contains many […]

Believe it or not, mushrooms were my first favourite food. If you are a fellow mushroom lover, I am sure you will agree that they are just so delicious! These Italian Mushrooms are also great because mushrooms contain potassium. Potassium is a mineral that relaxes the arteries through the release of nitric oxide. This helps […]

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 […]

It’s a siesta and you cannot be without a really tasty guacamole recipe!  Here is my favourite recipe that takes fajitas to a whole new level of delicious.  Enjoy these heart healthy monounsaturated fats in this delicious guac! Serves: 6-8 Prep time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients: 3 ripe avocados 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 2 tomatoes, […]

Who doesn’t love a homemade apple crisp or a wild berry crumble?  There is unlimited versatility to use whatever seasonal fruit is available.   You can also use frozen fruit instead of the fresh and save time in washing and chopping. Warm crumble is best served over vanilla ice cream and enjoyed with family. Serves: 6-8 […]

It is so empowering to be able to make your own tomato sauce!  You can then portion or freeze extra sauce and then simply defrost and cook up a fresh batch of pasta for an easy meal with a side salad.  As a seafood fan, I enjoy the baby clams that pack a healthy protein […]