Meats

Want an easy way to save on your grocery bill? Look no further than adding lentils to extend your meat dishes or as a meatless alternative. This Lentil & Mushroom-Stuffed Shells recipe is a variation of my Chorizo Stuffed Jumbo Shells but instead with the addition of lentils and a lot of finely chopped mushrooms. […]

Happy first day of Fall! Who doesn’t love fall flavours and oven meals? I certainly do. Today, I will be featuring this Sheet Pan Sweet Potatoes + Chicken! This is an awesome way of making meals simple. In other words, there’s only two steps: Put everything on one (or two) baking sheets and into the […]

Cooking doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming. After all, people are more likely to sustain lifestyle changes if these changes are enjoyable, realistic and appropriate considering your schedule. Therefore, today’s recipe is one of my favourite “lazy meals”. These Speedy Naan Pizzas are ready faster than take-out! Naan pizzas are also completely customizable based […]

Are you into batch cooking?  If not, I certainly recommend giving it a try with my Stuffed Peppers with Chorizo & Zucchini recipe! Making more of a recipe leads to convenient leftovers; ready in minutes.  Batch cooking also helps busy people eat well when they do not have a lot of time to cook during the week. Unlock […]

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 […]

Is there anything better than grandma’s cooking? I don’t think so. I am lucky to have grandparents on both sides that were great cooks. Today, I carry on some of my favourite recipes as comfort foods and reminders of them. Previously, I shared my grandma’s Mushroom, Broccoli, and Cheddar Quiche and this recipe of my […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

If you are tired of buying prepared pasta sauce laden with sugar, salt and preservatives, I encourage you to try this simple sauce that is packed with flavourful and colourful vegetables.  I enjoy spice so I used spicy sausage but you can also use mild sausage as well for a non-spicy version. Serves: 4 Prep […]

This is a simple, succulent recipe that provides an elegant protein option that can be served with seasoned roasted veggies at your next dinner party. Serves: 2 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts ¼ cup goat cheese 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Sprinkle ground pepper 1 tbsp oil oil […]